Is That Salary Actually Worth It?
A $120,000 salary in Austin is not the same as $120,000 in San Francisco. Adjust any offer for real purchasing power.
Your Current Situation
Enter to compare against the equivalent salary.
Equivalent Salary in New City
Cost-of-Living Index Breakdown
Index values are relative to the US national average (100). Sources: Numbeo, C2ER COLI data.
Select your current city and new city to see the adjusted salary.
How Cost-of-Living Adjustment Works
The Formula
Equivalent Salary = Current Salary × (New City COL Index ÷ Current City COL Index). This tells you what you'd need to earn in the new city to maintain the same purchasing power.
What's Included
The composite index weights housing (33%), groceries (13%), utilities (10%), transportation (17%), healthcare (5%), and miscellaneous goods and services (22%).
Important Caveat
COL indices are averages. Your actual experience depends on your lifestyle, neighborhood, and spending habits. Use this as a directional guide, not a precise figure.