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Cost of Living Calculator

See what your salary is really worth in another city. Compare two cost-of-living indices and get the exact salary you need to keep your standard of living.

Current city
Target city
Equivalent salary in target city
to maintain the same buying power—
Cost difference
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target vs current
Salary needed
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Salary change
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your salary vs needed
Your salary worth
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in target city dollars
The math
Equivalent salary = salary × (target index / current index)
A cost-of-living index of 100 is the national average. If your city scores 100 and the target scores 139, prices there are 39% higher, so you need 39% more income for the same lifestyle. Housing, groceries, utilities and healthcare are blended into one overall index.

🌎 City presets

Pick from a dozen US cities with typical index values, or type your own.

📈 Buying power

See exactly what your current salary is worth once you move.

💰 Salary math

Know the raise you need — or how much cheaper the new city really is.

⚡ Live updates

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