Summary of Cost Of Living Index By US City
• This index compares 92 cities based on Cost Of Living With Rent and Cost Of Living Without Rent, with New York City serving as the baseline (100).
• For a single person with a typical lifestyle, the average cost of living with rent index value is 62.2, with 38 cities above-average and 54 below-average.
• The highest-ranking city is New York City with an index value of 100.0, while the lowest-ranking is Minneapolis with an index value of 42.9.
Disclaimer: The data presented on this page is for informational purposes only and should be used as a general guide. Actual index values may vary significantly based on individual lifestyle choices and current economic conditions. We strive to provide up-to-date information, but values are subject to change without notice. Always conduct thorough personal research and consult with financial professionals before making important financial or relocation decisions.
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Index Details
| # | City | Cost Of Living With Rent Index | Monthly Cost Of Living With Rent | Cost Of Living Without Rent Index | Monthly Cost Of Living Without Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York City | 100.0 | $6,175.00 | 100.0 | $2,675.00 |
| 2 | San Francisco | 95.8 | $5,915.00 | 97.8 | $2,615.00 |
| 3 | Miami | 91.6 | $5,657.00 | 95.6 | $2,557.00 |
| 4 | Boston | 90.9 | $5,610.00 | 93.8 | $2,510.00 |
| 5 | San Jose | 90.6 | $5,597.00 | 100.8 | $2,697.00 |
| 6 | San Diego | 85.2 | $5,260.00 | 108.8 | $2,910.00 |
| 7 | Honolulu | 81.7 | $5,042.00 | 104.4 | $2,792.00 |
| 8 | Los Angeles | 80.6 | $4,975.00 | 94.4 | $2,525.00 |
| 9 | Washington, D.C. | 75.1 | $4,639.90 | 83.7 | $2,239.90 |
| 10 | Seattle | 75.0 | $4,633.00 | 89.1 | $2,383.00 |
| 11 | Riverside | 73.2 | $4,520.00 | 94.2 | $2,520.00 |
| 12 | Austin | 73.1 | $4,517.00 | 97.8 | $2,617.00 |
| 13 | Oxnard | 72.3 | $4,465.00 | 84.7 | $2,265.00 |
| 14 | Portland | 71.7 | $4,429.00 | 98.3 | $2,629.00 |
| 15 | Fort Myers | 71.1 | $4,390.00 | 96.8 | $2,590.00 |
| 16 | Providence | 70.3 | $4,338.00 | 91.1 | $2,438.00 |
| 17 | Sacramento | 70.0 | $4,320.00 | 87.7 | $2,345.00 |
| 18 | Nashville | 69.5 | $4,289.00 | 91.2 | $2,439.00 |
| 19 | Philadelphia | 68.9 | $4,252.00 | 89.8 | $2,402.00 |
| 20 | New Haven | 68.5 | $4,227.00 | 81.4 | $2,177.00 |
| 21 | Chicago | 68.2 | $4,210.00 | 86.4 | $2,310.00 |
| 22 | Durham | 67.9 | $4,193.00 | 95.1 | $2,543.00 |
| 23 | North Port | 67.9 | $4,190.00 | 93.1 | $2,490.00 |
| 24 | Atlanta | 66.9 | $4,130.00 | 85.2 | $2,280.00 |
| 25 | Baltimore | 66.5 | $4,106.00 | 90.7 | $2,426.00 |
| 26 | Worcester | 65.7 | $4,055.00 | 84.3 | $2,255.00 |
| 27 | Tampa | 65.5 | $4,043.00 | 76.4 | $2,043.00 |
| 28 | Orlando | 65.3 | $4,031.00 | 81.5 | $2,181.00 |
| 29 | Virginia Beach | 65.2 | $4,029.00 | 88.9 | $2,379.00 |
| 30 | Jacksonville | 64.9 | $4,010.00 | 90.1 | $2,410.00 |
| 31 | Denver | 64.4 | $3,978.00 | 77.7 | $2,078.00 |
| 32 | Charleston | 64.2 | $3,965.00 | 77.2 | $2,065.00 |
| 33 | Houston | 63.6 | $3,930.00 | 84.1 | $2,250.00 |
| 34 | Albany | 63.5 | $3,920.00 | 90.5 | $2,420.00 |
| 35 | Hartford | 63.5 | $3,919.00 | 84.8 | $2,269.00 |
| 36 | Indianapolis | 63.3 | $3,908.00 | 91.9 | $2,458.00 |
| 37 | Charlotte | 62.8 | $3,875.00 | 83.2 | $2,225.00 |
| 38 | Dallas | 62.8 | $3,875.00 | 75.7 | $2,025.00 |
| 39 | Bridgeport | 61.7 | $3,809.00 | 77.0 | $2,059.00 |
| 40 | Pittsburgh | 61.5 | $3,798.00 | 84.0 | $2,248.00 |
| 41 | Modesto | 61.3 | $3,787.00 | 76.1 | $2,037.00 |
| 42 | New Orleans | 61.2 | $3,780.00 | 83.4 | $2,230.00 |
| 43 | Bakersfield | 60.3 | $3,725.00 | 86.9 | $2,325.00 |
| 44 | Las Vegas | 60.1 | $3,712.00 | 80.8 | $2,162.00 |
| 45 | Phoenix | 60.0 | $3,705.00 | 78.7 | $2,105.00 |
| 46 | Richmond | 60.0 | $3,705.00 | 78.7 | $2,105.00 |
| 47 | Raleigh | 59.9 | $3,696.72 | 78.4 | $2,096.72 |
| 48 | Buffalo | 59.8 | $3,691.00 | 87.5 | $2,341.00 |
| 49 | Detroit | 59.7 | $3,687.00 | 79.9 | $2,137.00 |
| 50 | Fresno | 59.5 | $3,677.00 | 79.5 | $2,127.00 |
| 51 | Allentown | 59.0 | $3,645.00 | 85.8 | $2,295.00 |
| 52 | Boise City | 58.9 | $3,635.00 | 76.1 | $2,035.00 |
| 53 | Grand Rapids | 58.8 | $3,632.00 | 83.4 | $2,232.00 |
| 54 | Rochester | 58.8 | $3,631.83 | 81.6 | $2,181.83 |
| 55 | Knoxville | 58.5 | $3,612.00 | 80.8 | $2,162.00 |
| 56 | Salt Lake City | 58.5 | $3,610.00 | 77.0 | $2,060.00 |
| 57 | Palm Bay | 58.2 | $3,594.00 | 80.1 | $2,144.00 |
| 58 | Tulsa | 58.1 | $3,590.00 | 93.1 | $2,490.00 |
| 59 | Greenville | 58.1 | $3,589.00 | 76.2 | $2,039.00 |
| 60 | Cincinnati | 57.8 | $3,567.00 | 79.1 | $2,117.00 |
| 61 | Madison | 57.7 | $3,560.45 | 75.2 | $2,010.45 |
| 62 | Birmingham | 57.4 | $3,544.00 | 80.1 | $2,144.00 |
| 63 | Provo | 57.3 | $3,538.00 | 76.2 | $2,038.00 |
| 64 | Stockton | 57.3 | $3,536.19 | 72.4 | $1,936.19 |
| 65 | Colorado Springs | 56.7 | $3,500.00 | 72.9 | $1,950.00 |
| 66 | Cleveland | 56.4 | $3,485.00 | 77.9 | $2,085.00 |
| 67 | Milwaukee | 56.1 | $3,463.00 | 79.0 | $2,113.00 |
| 68 | Kansas City | 55.4 | $3,423.00 | 81.2 | $2,173.00 |
| 69 | Tucson | 54.9 | $3,392.00 | 78.2 | $2,092.00 |
| 70 | Columbus | 54.6 | $3,370.00 | 69.9 | $1,870.00 |
| 71 | Baton Rouge | 54.3 | $3,350.00 | 80.4 | $2,150.00 |
| 72 | Syracuse | 54.2 | $3,344.00 | 83.0 | $2,219.00 |
| 73 | Winston-Salem | 53.5 | $3,302.00 | 78.6 | $2,102.00 |
| 74 | Harrisburg | 53.4 | $3,300.00 | 74.8 | $2,000.00 |
| 75 | San Antonio | 53.1 | $3,279.00 | 74.0 | $1,979.00 |
| 76 | Oklahoma City | 52.5 | $3,241.00 | 78.2 | $2,091.00 |
| 77 | Des Moines | 52.4 | $3,238.00 | 76.2 | $2,038.00 |
| 78 | St. Louis | 52.3 | $3,230.00 | 79.6 | $2,130.00 |
| 79 | Omaha | 51.7 | $3,192.00 | 74.5 | $1,992.00 |
| 80 | Louisville | 51.3 | $3,169.00 | 68.0 | $1,819.00 |
| 81 | Memphis | 51.3 | $3,168.00 | 69.8 | $1,868.00 |
| 82 | Greensboro | 51.0 | $3,149.40 | 76.6 | $2,049.40 |
| 83 | Toledo | 50.9 | $3,140.00 | 78.1 | $2,090.00 |
| 84 | Albuquerque | 50.0 | $3,090.00 | 70.7 | $1,890.00 |
| 85 | Little Rock | 49.7 | $3,072.00 | 77.5 | $2,072.00 |
| 86 | El Paso | 47.4 | $2,930.00 | 71.4 | $1,910.00 |
| 87 | McAllen | 47.4 | $2,925.00 | 73.8 | $1,975.00 |
| 88 | Akron | 47.1 | $2,910.00 | 71.4 | $1,910.00 |
| 89 | Dayton | 46.9 | $2,897.00 | 72.8 | $1,947.00 |
| 90 | Wichita | 46.5 | $2,870.00 | 71.8 | $1,920.00 |
| 91 | Columbia City | 44.7 | $2,760.00 | 65.8 | $1,760.00 |
| 92 | Minneapolis | 42.9 | $2,652.00 | 71.1 | $1,902.00 |
Index Distribution
This histogram visualizes how cities are distributed across different cost of living with rent index value ranges.