Manhattan, New York vs. Brooklyn, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brooklyn, New York is 16.6% cheaper than Manhattan, New York.

You would need a salary of $41,712 in Brooklyn, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brooklyn, New York is cheaper than Manhattan, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Brooklyn
than in Manhattan, New York
Manhattan, NY vs. Brooklyn, NY
Compared to Manhattan, Brooklyn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  19.6% higher
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% lower