Cost of Living Calculator - Manhattan, New York vs Brookline, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Brookline, Massachusetts is 8.2% cheaper than Manhattan, New York.

You would need a salary of $275,342 in Brookline, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookline, Massachusetts is cheaper than Manhattan, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Brookline
than in Manhattan, New York
Manhattan, NY vs Brookline, MA
Compared to Manhattan, Brookline is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.8% lower
  Commute
  22.8% lower
  Health
  28.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.8% lower

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