Cost of Living Calculator - San Francisco, California vs Brooklyn, New York


The cost of living in Brooklyn, New York is 24.3% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $454,143 in Brooklyn, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brooklyn, New York is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Brooklyn
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs Brooklyn, NY
Compared to San Francisco, Brooklyn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.3% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  55.5% higher
  Commute
  21.7% higher
  Health
  11.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower

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