🏙️ Cost of Living Comparison
Compare monthly expenses between two cities. Enter your actual costs or estimates.
City A Monthly
$3,850
City B Monthly
$2,880
Difference
+$970/mo
33.7% more expensive
To maintain the same lifestyle, you'd need $100,260 in City A vs $75,000 in City B. (+11,640/year difference)
| Category | City A | City B | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| +600 | ||||
| +70 | ||||
| +100 | ||||
| +70 | ||||
| +30 | ||||
| +20 | ||||
| +30 | ||||
| 0 | ||||
| +50 |
Visual Comparison
Rent / Mortgage
$1800
$1200
Groceries
$450
$380
Restaurants & Dining
$300
$200
Transportation (gas, transit, car)
$350
$280
Utilities (electric, water, internet)
$200
$170
Healthcare & Insurance
$400
$380
Entertainment & Subscriptions
$150
$120
Personal & Miscellaneous
$200
$150
City ACity B
How to Use
Enter your monthly costs (or estimates) for each category in both cities. The calculator shows the total difference, percentage comparison, and the equivalent salary you'd need to maintain the same standard of living. Use the CSV export to save or share your comparison.