Kensington, California vs. Brooklyn, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brooklyn, New York is 27.2% cheaper than Kensington, California.

You would need a salary of $36,387 in Brooklyn, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Kensington, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brooklyn, New York is cheaper than Kensington, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Brooklyn
than in Kensington, California
Kensington, CA vs. Brooklyn, NY
Compared to Kensington, Brooklyn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  53.8% higher
  Commute
  43.6% higher
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher