Livingston, New Jersey vs. Brooklyn, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brooklyn, New York is 18.1% more expensive than Livingston, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $59,047 in Brooklyn, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Livingston, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brooklyn, New York is more expensive than Livingston, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Brooklyn
than in Livingston, New Jersey
Livingston, NJ vs. Brooklyn, NY
Compared to Livingston, Brooklyn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% higher
      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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.1% higher
  Commute
  33.9% higher
  Health
  28.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher