Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Brockton, MA
VS
Yonkers, NY
🏆 Yonkers leads 15 of 23 categories
Brockton
Massachusetts
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$74,016
Violent Crime Index
158⚠ High
Population
104,713
Yonkers
New York
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
112.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$78,208 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
82 ✓ Safer
Population
209,780 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Brockton, MA
Pros
Homes cost $92k less ($364,700 vs $456,500)
Rent averages $213/mo less ($1,446 vs $1,659)
Commutes run 3 min shorter each way
Smaller class sizes — 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Violent crime (599.2/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.6)
Higher unemployment (8.2% vs 6.6%)
Median income trails Yonkers by $4,192/yr
Yonkers, NY
Pros
48% less violent crime than Brockton
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.6 pts lower (6.6%)
More college-educated — 35.5% hold a bachelor's or higher
Households earn $4,192 more per year on average
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $456,500
Higher rents — median is $1,659/mo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 112.5)
Longer commutes — 34.8 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Brockton
Cost of Living
1% cheaper
COL index 111.6 vs 112.5 (100 = US avg)
Brockton
Median Home Value
$92k less
$364,700 vs $456,500
Yonkers
Median Income
$4,192
$78,208 vs $74,016/yr
Yonkers
Violent Crime
48% lower
311.8 vs 599.2 per 100k
Yonkers
Unemployment
1.6 pp lower
6.6% vs 8.2% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Brockton, MA | Yonkers, NY |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 111.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 112.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $364,700⚠ High ✓ Lower | $456,500⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,446⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,659⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $74,016 | $78,208 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.2%⚠ High | 6.6%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 31.3 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 34.8 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 5.5% | 9.3% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 120⚠ High | 69 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 158⚠ High | 82 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 64 | 48 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (87) | B (99) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 15.6:1 ✓ Smaller | 17.1:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 20.7% | 35.5% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 81.8% | 83.8% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Brockton | YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 38.7°F | 39.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 84.2°F | 85.6°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.2" ✓ Drier | 51.2" |
| Annual Snowfall | 34.3" | 32.7" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 104,713 | 209,780 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.4 | 39.1 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 56.4% ✓ Higher | 48.3% |
| Under 18 | 25.0% ✓ More | 20.8% |
| Over 65 | 13.5% | 16.9% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Brockton's cost of living index is 111.6 vs Yonkers's 112.5 (US average = 100).
Brockton is 1% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Yonkers leads 15 of 23 categories. Brockton wins 8 and Yonkers wins 15. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Brockton to Yonkers or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($364,700 vs $456,500 median home), income ($74,016 vs $78,208), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Brockton, MA and Yonkers, NY are about 167 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.