Richmond, Virginia vs. Brooklyn, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brooklyn, New York is 92.2% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $480,418 in Brooklyn, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brooklyn, New York is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
170% more expensive in Brooklyn
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Brooklyn, NY
Compared to Richmond, Brooklyn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  92.2% 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
  20.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  257.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  53.3% higher
  Commute
  130.7% higher
  Health
  28.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher