Mount Vernon, New York vs. Brooklyn, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brooklyn, New York is 31.4% more expensive than Mount Vernon, New York.

You would need a salary of $65,683 in Brooklyn, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Vernon, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brooklyn, New York is more expensive than Mount Vernon, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Brooklyn
than in Mount Vernon, New York
Mount Vernon, NY vs. Brooklyn, NY
Compared to Mount Vernon, Brooklyn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.4% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  54.3% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher