Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
43% cheaper
Gilbert is 43% more affordable than Brooklyn. A $75,000 salary in Brooklyn is equivalent to $42,692 in Gilbert.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Brooklyn has a housing index of 325 while Gilbert sits at 128 (national average = 100). The median home in Brooklyn costs $780,000 compared to $470,000 in Gilbert, a difference of $310,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $2,900 in Brooklyn versus $1,700 in Gilbert.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Brooklyn scores 108 while Gilbert scores 100.
Healthcare costs in Brooklyn (108) are higher than Gilbert (95).
Median household income in Brooklyn is $65,294 compared to $94,518 in Gilbert. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Gilbert.
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