Cost of Living Calculator - Merced, California vs Brooklyn, New York


The cost of living in Brooklyn, New York is 74.6% more expensive than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $87,287 in Brooklyn, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brooklyn, New York is more expensive than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
136% more expensive in Brooklyn
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs Brooklyn, NY
Compared to Merced, Brooklyn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.6% 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
  18.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  195.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.4% higher
  Commute
  90.5% higher
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.5% higher

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