Cost of Living Calculator
Compare cost of living between US cities. See what salary you need in a new city to maintain the same standard of living.
Cost of Living Index (US Average = 100)
New York, NY
187.2
San Francisco, CA
179.6
Los Angeles, CA
166
Boston, MA
152.2
Washington, DC
152.1
Seattle, WA
149.6
San Diego, CA
146.1
Miami, FL
128.8
Denver, CO
128.7
Portland, OR
130.2
Chicago, IL
107.5
Austin, TX
103.2
Minneapolis, MN
102.1
Atlanta, GA
101.4
Dallas, TX
100.8
Phoenix, AZ
100.7
Nashville, TN
98.3
Charlotte, NC
95.7
Houston, TX
95.5
San Antonio, TX
90.4
Kansas City, MO
89.8
Indianapolis, IN
88.5
Columbus, OH
88
Memphis, TN
82.7
Oklahoma City, OK
82.5
Frequently Asked Questions
How is cost of living calculated?
Cost of living indexes compare the relative cost of housing, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and utilities between cities. A score of 100 = US average. Higher = more expensive.
What is the most expensive US city?
New York City has the highest cost of living index among major US cities at around 187, meaning it costs 87% more than the national average. San Francisco follows closely.