Last updated: October 13, 2025

Agreement to Terms

Welcome to Cost Living Explorer ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website located at costlivingexplorer.com (the "Service") operated by Alexander.

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service.

Use of the Service

Acceptable Use

You may use our Service for lawful purposes only. You agree not to use the Service:

In any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation
To engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Service
To interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers or networks connected to the Service
To attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service
To use any automated system to access or scrape the Service

Calculator and Data Use

Our cost of living calculator is provided for informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee that the information provided is error-free, complete, or current. You should not rely solely on this information for making important financial or relocation decisions.

Intellectual Property Rights

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Cost Living Explorer and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used without our prior written consent.

Data Sources and Accuracy

Our cost of living data is sourced from publicly available information including:

Numbeo.com and other crowdsourced databases
Government statistics and official sources
Real estate and rental market data
Insurance industry averages

While we endeavor to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we cannot guarantee its accuracy, completeness, or timeliness. All information is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind.

User Content and Feedback

If you provide feedback, suggestions, or other communications to us through our contact forms or other means, you grant us the right to use such feedback for improving our Service without any obligation to compensate you.

Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the Service, to understand our practices.

Disclaimers

No Professional Advice

The information provided through our Service is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as professional financial, legal, or relocation advice. You should consult with qualified professionals before making any decisions based on the information provided.

Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Cost Living Explorer. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Cost Living Explorer, nor its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your use of the Service.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Cost Living Explorer and its licensee and licensors, and their employees, contractors, agents, officers and directors, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees).

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the sole and entire agreement between you and Cost Living Explorer regarding the Service and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Email: Through our contact page
Website: costlivingexplorer.com

Additional Terms for Specific Services

Cost of Living Calculator

When using our cost of living calculator, please note:

Results are estimates based on available data and should be used as a starting point for your research
Actual costs may vary significantly based on personal lifestyle, specific location within a city, and timing
We recommend conducting additional research and consulting with local resources before making relocation decisions
The calculator is updated regularly, but data may not reflect the most current market conditions

Blog and Educational Content

Our blog posts and educational content are provided for informational purposes only and represent our opinions and research. You should:

Verify information independently before making decisions
Consider multiple sources when researching cost of living topics
Understand that conditions and costs can change rapidly