CostLivingExplorer

City Cost of Living Guides

Comprehensive guides to living costs, salaries, neighborhoods, and lifestyle factors in major cities across America and beyond.

📊 What's Included in Each Guide

• Detailed housing costs
• Transportation expenses
• Food & dining budgets
• Salary requirements
• Neighborhood insights
• Job market analysis

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New York City skyline
Index: 168

New York City

New York

The city that never sleeps demands a premium, but offers unmatched opportunities.

Avg 1BR Rent
$4,200
Comfortable Salary
$105K
Key Highlights:
World-class public transitDiverse job marketCultural capital
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San Francisco skyline
Index: 244

San Francisco

California

Tech capital with sky-high costs but equally impressive salaries.

Avg 1BR Rent
$5,800
Comfortable Salary
$175K
Key Highlights:
Tech industry hubBeautiful sceneryInnovation culture
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Austin skyline
Index: 98

Austin

Texas

Keep Austin weird and affordable - growing tech scene with reasonable costs.

Avg 1BR Rent
$2,100
Comfortable Salary
$75K
Key Highlights:
No state income taxGrowing tech sceneGreat food culture
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Chicago skyline
Index: 108

Chicago

Illinois

World-class city amenities at a fraction of coastal prices.

Avg 1BR Rent
$2,400
Comfortable Salary
$80K
Key Highlights:
Affordable big city livingStrong job marketAmazing architecture
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Los Angeles skyline
Index: 143

Los Angeles

California

City of Angels offers entertainment industry opportunities and diverse neighborhoods.

Avg 1BR Rent
$3,200
Comfortable Salary
$95K
Key Highlights:
Entertainment capitalDiverse neighborhoodsYear-round sunshine
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