Cost of Living Calculator
Compare the cost of living in two U.S. metro areas and estimate the income you may need after you move.
To maintain your standard of living in your destination, you may need to earn:
$50,000
The overall price level is 0.0% different in your destination.
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0 item estimates across six categories. Green is lower in the destination; red is higher.
BLS rows use June 2026 U.S. average prices as the starting point. Other rows are labeled planning benchmarks. Every local value is an estimate adjusted with blended BEA category and overall metro price indexes—not an observed store quote.
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Start with fast-growing metro areas or places with lower price levels, then send one directly into the calculator above.