Brooklyn, NY Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Brooklyn, New York?
$14,130 / month
for a family, 161.7% more expensive than the national average A total of $169,560 for the year for a family.
$7,433 / month
for a single person, 55.9% more expensive than the national average A total of $89,200 for the year for a single person.

Brooklyn cost of living score
172.5
More expensive
72.5% higher
than the US average
42.0% higher
than the New York average
Brooklyn, New York gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 172.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 72.5% higher than the U.S. average and 42.0% lower than the average for New York.

Brooklyn, NY

Housing costs in Brooklyn?
A typical home costs $884,000, which is 161.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 113.7% more expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Brooklyn costs $2,520 per month, which is 76.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and 22.2% more than the state average of $1,960.

Can I afford Brooklyn?
To live comfortably in Brooklyn, New York, a minimum annual income of $169,560 for a family, and $89,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Brooklyn?
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.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesBrooklynNew YorkUnited States
    Unlock121.5100.0
  117.8  Unlock100.0
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  268.4  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$413,600$338,100
  151.6  Unlock100.0
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  136.1  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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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  More

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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  More

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