🌆Cost of Living Calculator

Estimate the salary needed to maintain your lifestyle in a new city.

Rent / Housing ($/month)

Groceries ($/month)

Transportation ($/month)

Utilities ($/month)

Entertainment ($/month)

Rent / Housing ($/month)

Groceries ($/month)

Transportation ($/month)

Utilities ($/month)

Entertainment ($/month)

About Cost of Living Calculator

Estimate how much salary you need in a new city to maintain the same standard of living as your current location. Enter your current city, target city, and current salary to get a cost-adjusted salary recommendation based on relative costs of housing, food, transport, healthcare, and utilities.

How to Use Cost of Living Calculator

1
Enter your current situation
Select your current city and input your current annual salary.
2
Choose your target city
Select the city you are considering moving to.
3
View the adjusted salary
See the equivalent salary needed in the target city, with a category-by-category cost breakdown.

Common Use Cases

Negotiating salary for a job offer in a new city
Evaluating a remote work relocation decision financially
Comparing the real value of job offers in different locations
Planning an international or interstate move budget

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the cost of living index calculated?

The calculator uses relative cost indices for major expense categories — housing (the largest factor), groceries, transport, healthcare, and utilities. These are weighted by their typical share of household spending to produce an overall adjustment factor.

Is the comparison accurate for all cities?

The tool provides estimates based on average cost indices and is most useful for ballpark comparisons and salary negotiation starting points. Actual costs vary significantly by neighbourhood, lifestyle, and individual circumstances.