Newark, New Jersey vs. Brooklyn, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brooklyn, New York is 50.4% more expensive than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $255,692 in Brooklyn, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brooklyn, New York is more expensive than Newark, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
129% more expensive in Brooklyn
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs. Brooklyn, NY
Compared to Newark, Brooklyn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.4% 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
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  188.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.9% higher
  Commute
  23.4% higher
  Health
  28.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher