Queens, New York vs. Brooklyn, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brooklyn, New York is 9.7% more expensive than Queens, New York.

You would need a salary of $82,308 in Brooklyn, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Queens, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brooklyn, New York is more expensive than Queens, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Brooklyn
than in Queens, New York
Queens, NY vs. Brooklyn, NY
Compared to Queens, Brooklyn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  2.2% higher
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower