Cost of Living Comparison Calculator
Compare cost of living between two cities and calculate the equivalent salary needed in a new location.
Calculation Inputs
Calculation Results
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Enter inputs on the left and click Calculate to view results.
Formula & Methodology
Equivalent Salary = Current Salary × (New COL Index / Current COL Index)
COL indexes (Numbeo, C2ER) compare local prices relative to a base city. NYC is ~187, Austin ~90, relative to 100.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find the cost of living index for a city?
Numbeo.com, NerdWallet, or the Council for Community & Economic Research (C2ER) publish cost of living indexes for hundreds of cities.