Cost of Living Calculator
Compare the cost of living between two U.S. cities and find out what salary you'd need to maintain your current lifestyle after moving.
New York is 74.8% more expensive than Chicago
$139,813/yr needed
You'd need $59,813 more per year to maintain your current lifestyle.
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What does cost of living mean?
Cost of living refers to the amount of money needed to maintain a certain standard of living in a specific location, including housing, food, transportation, healthcare, and other expenses.
How is the cost of living index calculated?
Cost of living indices compare the relative cost of goods and services between cities, typically using a base city (often New York City = 100). A city with an index of 75 is 25% cheaper than NYC.
What salary do I need in a new city?
Divide your current salary by your current city's cost of living index, then multiply by the new city's index. This gives the equivalent purchasing power in the new location.
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