Compare the cost of living between two US cities
Cost of living varies dramatically across US cities. San Francisco is 94% more expensive than the national average. New York City is 85% higher. Austin Texas is 1% above average. To maintain the same lifestyle moving from San Francisco to Austin requires approximately 49% less income.
Cost of living measures how expensive it is to live in a particular city or region relative to a national baseline. It includes housing, food, transportation, healthcare and taxes. This calculator shows how much income you need in a new city to maintain your current standard of living.
To maintain your lifestyle in Austin, TX you need
| Category | New York | Austin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall CoL Index | 187 | 125 | -33.2% |
| Housing | $35,000 | $23,396 | -33% |
| Groceries | $12,000 | $8,021 | -33% |
| Transportation | $15,000 | $10,027 | -33% |
| Healthcare | $10,000 | $6,684 | -33% |
| Utilities | $8,000 | $5,348 | -33% |
Estimates based on proportional CoL index (national avg = 100). Actual category costs vary.
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Cost of living index data is approximate. Actual costs vary significantly by neighborhood, lifestyle and personal choices. For educational purposes only.