Brooklyn, New York 

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Cost of Living in Brooklyn, New York

Brooklyn is known as one of the most expensive places to live in New York City. The cost of living is 25% higher than the national average due to its high median rents and home prices. Housing costs alone make up 47% of a Brooklyn resident's expenses. In addition, monthly bills such as groceries, transportation and utilities are also more expensive than the national average.

Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Brooklyn is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Brooklyn, New York is more expensive.

Brooklyn cost of living is 184.7

COST OF LIVINGBrooklynNew YorkUSA
  184.7121.5100
  117.8103.8100
  127.6120.7100
  268.4127.9100
  $884,000$413,600$338,100
  151.6115.9100
  192.6140.7100
  136.1121.8100
100=National Average
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    Reviews for Brooklyn    2 Reviews
    Brooklyn's weather needs its own chart. - 11/9/2021
    Born in Downstate IE East Flatbush. Lived in Bushwick, Brownsville, Canarsie, Crown Heights, East New York and Back in East Flatbush now. If you know Brooklyn you'll... Read More
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    It's All About Brooklyn!!! - 9/27/2018
    I looooooove Brooklyn! So much culture! So many options of restaurants! So much diversity. It's one of the best places I've been to and lived. Granted, the commute is... Read More
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