Mountain View, California vs. Brooklyn, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brooklyn, New York is 33.8% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $26,499 in Brooklyn, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brooklyn, New York is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Brooklyn
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs. Brooklyn, NY
Compared to Mountain View, Brooklyn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.8% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  71.1% higher
  Commute
  39.0% higher
  Health
  18.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% higher