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Cost of Living Calculator
Compare cost of living between cities and calculate required salary adjustments
Location & Income
Enter your current location and salary details
Cost Comparison Results
Salary requirements and cost differences between cities
Los Angeles is 13.4% cheaper than New York
$64,950.00
Equivalent Salary
-13.4%
Cost Difference
$10,050.00
Potential Yearly Savings
$837.50 per month
To maintain the same standard of living in Los Angeles, CA, you would need $64,950.00 annually.
Cost of Living Index Comparison
Compare cost of living indices across major US cities (New York = 100)
New York
100
High
Los Angeles
86.6
Medium
Chicago
71.8
Low
Houston
67.1
Low
Phoenix
65.4
Low
Philadelphia
73.2
Low
San Antonio
63.8
Low
San Diego
84.7
Medium
Dallas
68.9
Low
San Jose
94.5
High
Austin
71.2
Low
Jacksonville
61.5
Low
Seattle
83.8
Medium
Denver
76.4
Low
Boston
88.9
Medium
Miami
76.8
Low
Atlanta
69.2
Low
Washington
92.1
High
Minneapolis
74.8
Low
Cost of Living Breakdown
Typical expense distribution in cost of living calculations
Expense Categories
- Housing30%
- Food & Groceries15%
- Transportation15%
- Utilities10%
- Healthcare10%
- Entertainment10%
- Clothing5%
- Education5%
Cost of Living Tips
- • Housing is typically the largest expense (30%)
- • Consider transportation costs and commute times
- • Research local tax rates and deductions
- • Factor in healthcare and insurance costs
- • Consider quality of life factors beyond cost