Brooklyn, OH vs Kent, OH

Brooklyn is moderately more affordable than Kent, with a 7.4% lower cost of living index. Brooklyn scores 74 compared to 80 for Kent, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kent can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brooklyn is $944/month compared to $983/month in Kent — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Brooklyn is more affordable at $153,000 median vs $210,700.

Median household income in Brooklyn is $69,535 compared to $42,524 in Kent (+63.5%). Brooklyn offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Brooklyn spend roughly 16.3% of their income on rent, less than the 27.7% in Kent.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.4°F vs 52.3°F). Brooklyn receives more rainfall at 41" per year compared to 32.5" in Kent.