Cost of Living Calculator — Compare Living Expenses Across Locations

Cost of Living Calculator

Compare living expenses between cities worldwide. Calculate how much you need to maintain your standard of living in different locations.

Step 1: Current Location

$60,000

About Cost of Living Index

The cost of living index compares expenses for housing, food, transportation, and more. New York City (100) is used as the baseline for comparison.

Step 2: Target Location

Important Factors

Cost of living varies based on housing, taxes, healthcare, education, and lifestyle. Consider all expenses when comparing locations.

Cost of Living Comparison Results

Summary
City Comparison
Expense Breakdown

Equivalent Salary Required

$75,000
To maintain same lifestyle in London as $60,000 in New York
Cost of Living Index
125
Rent Index
110
Monthly Difference
+$1,250
Annual Difference
+$15,000

Global City Cost Comparison

City Cost of Living Index Rent Index Equivalent Salary

Monthly Expense Breakdown

Cost of Living Formula

Equivalent Salary = Current Salary × (Target COL Index ÷ Current COL Index)

To calculate equivalent salary: Multiply your current salary by the ratio of the target city’s cost of living index to your current city’s index.

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