Summary of Transportation Cost Index By US City
• This index compares 92 cities based on Transportation Cost, with New York City serving as the baseline (100).
• For a single person with a typical lifestyle, the average transportation cost index value is 70.9, with 43 cities above-average and 49 below-average.
• The highest-ranking city is Virginia Beach with an index value of 119.0, while the lowest-ranking is Albuquerque with an index value of 40.5.
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 | Transportation Cost Index | Monthly Transportation Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston | 119.0 | $250.00 |
| 2 | Virginia Beach | 119.0 | $250.00 |
| 3 | Sacramento | 114.3 | $240.00 |
| 4 | Miami | 109.5 | $230.00 |
| 5 | Cincinnati | 107.1 | $225.00 |
| 6 | New York City | 100.0 | $210.00 |
| 7 | Buffalo | 95.2 | $200.00 |
| 8 | Charlotte | 95.2 | $200.00 |
| 9 | Chicago | 95.2 | $200.00 |
| 10 | Los Angeles | 95.2 | $200.00 |
| 11 | Philadelphia | 95.2 | $200.00 |
| 12 | San Diego | 95.2 | $200.00 |
| 13 | Denver | 90.5 | $190.00 |
| 14 | Pittsburgh | 90.5 | $190.00 |
| 15 | Atlanta | 85.7 | $180.00 |
| 16 | Durham | 85.7 | $180.00 |
| 17 | Grand Rapids | 85.7 | $180.00 |
| 18 | Houston | 85.7 | $180.00 |
| 19 | Indianapolis | 85.7 | $180.00 |
| 20 | Las Vegas | 85.7 | $180.00 |
| 21 | Little Rock | 85.7 | $180.00 |
| 22 | McAllen | 85.7 | $180.00 |
| 23 | Riverside | 85.7 | $180.00 |
| 24 | Seattle | 85.7 | $180.00 |
| 25 | St. Louis | 85.7 | $180.00 |
| 26 | Washington, D.C. | 85.7 | $180.00 |
| 27 | Nashville | 83.3 | $175.00 |
| 28 | Palm Bay | 83.3 | $175.00 |
| 29 | San Jose | 83.3 | $175.00 |
| 30 | Tucson | 83.3 | $175.00 |
| 31 | San Francisco | 81.0 | $170.00 |
| 32 | Harrisburg | 76.2 | $160.00 |
| 33 | Jacksonville | 76.2 | $160.00 |
| 34 | New Orleans | 76.2 | $160.00 |
| 35 | Portland | 76.2 | $160.00 |
| 36 | Provo | 76.2 | $160.00 |
| 37 | Baltimore | 71.4 | $150.00 |
| 38 | Colorado Springs | 71.4 | $150.00 |
| 39 | Providence | 71.4 | $150.00 |
| 40 | Raleigh | 71.4 | $150.00 |
| 41 | Rochester | 71.4 | $150.00 |
| 42 | Stockton | 71.4 | $150.00 |
| 43 | Toledo | 71.4 | $150.00 |
| 44 | Honolulu | 69.0 | $145.00 |
| 45 | Albany | 66.7 | $140.00 |
| 46 | Austin | 66.7 | $140.00 |
| 47 | Hartford | 66.7 | $140.00 |
| 48 | Louisville | 66.7 | $140.00 |
| 49 | Milwaukee | 66.7 | $140.00 |
| 50 | Oklahoma City | 66.7 | $140.00 |
| 51 | Salt Lake City | 66.7 | $140.00 |
| 52 | Columbus | 65.2 | $137.00 |
| 53 | Bakersfield | 64.3 | $135.00 |
| 54 | Syracuse | 64.3 | $135.00 |
| 55 | Charleston | 61.9 | $130.00 |
| 56 | Detroit | 61.9 | $130.00 |
| 57 | Knoxville | 61.9 | $130.00 |
| 58 | North Port | 61.9 | $130.00 |
| 59 | Tampa | 61.9 | $130.00 |
| 60 | Greenville | 59.5 | $125.00 |
| 61 | Orlando | 59.5 | $125.00 |
| 62 | Akron | 57.1 | $120.00 |
| 63 | Birmingham | 57.1 | $120.00 |
| 64 | Bridgeport | 57.1 | $120.00 |
| 65 | Dayton | 57.1 | $120.00 |
| 66 | Des Moines | 57.1 | $120.00 |
| 67 | Kansas City | 57.1 | $120.00 |
| 68 | Madison | 57.1 | $120.00 |
| 69 | Memphis | 57.1 | $120.00 |
| 70 | Modesto | 57.1 | $120.00 |
| 71 | New Haven | 57.1 | $120.00 |
| 72 | Omaha | 57.1 | $120.00 |
| 73 | Oxnard | 57.1 | $120.00 |
| 74 | Phoenix | 57.1 | $120.00 |
| 75 | Richmond | 57.1 | $120.00 |
| 76 | Worcester | 57.1 | $120.00 |
| 77 | San Antonio | 54.8 | $115.00 |
| 78 | Baton Rouge | 52.4 | $110.00 |
| 79 | Cleveland | 52.4 | $110.00 |
| 80 | Fresno | 52.4 | $110.00 |
| 81 | Greensboro | 52.4 | $110.00 |
| 82 | Tulsa | 52.4 | $110.00 |
| 83 | Allentown | 50.0 | $105.00 |
| 84 | Columbia City | 47.6 | $100.00 |
| 85 | Fort Myers | 47.6 | $100.00 |
| 86 | El Paso | 45.2 | $95.00 |
| 87 | Minneapolis | 45.2 | $95.00 |
| 88 | Winston-Salem | 45.2 | $95.00 |
| 89 | Boise City | 42.9 | $90.00 |
| 90 | Dallas | 42.9 | $90.00 |
| 91 | Wichita | 42.9 | $90.00 |
| 92 | Albuquerque | 40.5 | $85.00 |
Index Distribution
This histogram visualizes how cities are distributed across different transportation cost index value ranges.