Cost of Living Comparisons by City (2026) on Kultranz

Cost of Living: Austin vs Boston (2026)

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Boston is about 10% more expensive than Austin overall — $100,000 in Austin is worth about $110,401 in Boston.

Austin vs Boston: the numbers

Metric	Austin	Boston	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	98	108	+10%
Median rent	$1,655	$2,093	+26%
Median home value	$512,700	$710,400	+39%
Median household income	$91,461	$94,755	+4%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Austin vs Charlotte (2026)

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Charlotte is about 1% less expensive than Austin overall — $100,000 in Austin is worth about $99,268 in Charlotte.

Austin vs Charlotte: the numbers

Metric	Austin	Charlotte	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	98	97	-1%
Median rent	$1,655	$1,504	-9%
Median home value	$512,700	$351,500	-31%
Median household income	$91,461	$78,438	-14%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Austin vs Chicago (2026)

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Chicago is about 6% more expensive than Austin overall — $100,000 in Austin is worth about $105,638 in Chicago.

Austin vs Chicago: the numbers

Metric	Austin	Chicago	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	98	104	+6%
Median rent	$1,655	$1,380	-17%
Median home value	$512,700	$315,200	-39%
Median household income	$91,461	$75,134	-18%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Austin vs Columbus (2026)

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Columbus is about 3% less expensive than Austin overall — $100,000 in Austin is worth about $97,352 in Columbus.

Austin vs Columbus: the numbers

Metric	Austin	Columbus	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	98	95	-3%
Median rent	$1,655	$1,224	-26%
Median home value	$512,700	$234,500	-54%
Median household income	$91,461	$65,327	-29%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Austin vs Dallas (2026)

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Dallas is about 5% more expensive than Austin overall — $100,000 in Austin is worth about $105,123 in Dallas.

Austin vs Dallas: the numbers

Metric	Austin	Dallas	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	98	103	+5%
Median rent	$1,655	$1,403	-15%
Median home value	$512,700	$295,300	-42%
Median household income	$91,461	$67,760	-26%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Austin vs Denver (2026)

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Denver is about 8% more expensive than Austin overall — $100,000 in Austin is worth about $107,868 in Denver.

Austin vs Denver: the numbers

Metric	Austin	Denver	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	98	106	+8%
Median rent	$1,655	$1,770	+7%
Median home value	$512,700	$586,700	+14%
Median household income	$91,461	$91,681	+0%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Austin vs El Paso (2026)

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El Paso is about 8% less expensive than Austin overall — $100,000 in Austin is worth about $91,685 in El Paso.

Austin vs El Paso: the numbers

Metric	Austin	El Paso	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	98	90	-8%
Median rent	$1,655	$1,041	-37%
Median home value	$512,700	$171,700	-67%
Median household income	$91,461	$58,734	-36%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Austin vs Fort Worth (2026)

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Fort Worth is about 5% more expensive than Austin overall — $100,000 in Austin is worth about $105,123 in Fort Worth.

Austin vs Fort Worth: the numbers

Metric	Austin	Fort Worth	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	98	103	+5%
Median rent	$1,655	$1,412	-15%
Median home value	$512,700	$277,300	-46%
Median household income	$91,461	$76,602	-16%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Austin vs Houston (2026)

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Houston is about 1% more expensive than Austin overall — $100,000 in Austin is worth about $100,574 in Houston.

Austin vs Houston: the numbers

Metric	Austin	Houston	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	98	99	+1%
Median rent	$1,655	$1,313	-21%
Median home value	$512,700	$253,400	-51%
Median household income	$91,461	$62,894	-31%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Austin vs Indianapolis (2026)

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Indianapolis is about 2% less expensive than Austin overall — $100,000 in Austin is worth about $97,583 in Indianapolis.

Austin vs Indianapolis: the numbers

Metric	Austin	Indianapolis	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	98	96	-2%
Median rent	$1,655	$1,112	-33%
Median home value	$512,700	$207,000	-60%
Median household income	$91,461	$62,995	-31%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Austin vs Jacksonville (2026)

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Jacksonville is about 1% more expensive than Austin overall — $100,000 in Austin is worth about $101,446 in Jacksonville.

Austin vs Jacksonville: the numbers

Metric	Austin	Jacksonville	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	98	99	+1%
Median rent	$1,655	$1,375	-17%
Median home value	$512,700	$266,100	-48%
Median household income	$91,461	$66,981	-27%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Austin vs Las Vegas (2026)

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Las Vegas is about 2% more expensive than Austin overall — $100,000 in Austin is worth about $102,191 in Las Vegas.

Austin vs Las Vegas: the numbers

Metric	Austin	Las Vegas	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	98	100	+2%
Median rent	$1,655	$1,456	-12%
Median home value	$512,700	$395,300	-23%
Median household income	$91,461	$70,723	-23%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Austin vs Los Angeles (2026)

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Los Angeles is about 16% more expensive than Austin overall — $100,000 in Austin is worth about $115,806 in Los Angeles.

Austin vs Los Angeles: the numbers

Metric	Austin	Los Angeles	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	98	114	+16%
Median rent	$1,655	$1,879	+14%
Median home value	$512,700	$879,500	+72%
Median household income	$91,461	$80,366	-12%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Austin vs Nashville (2026)

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Nashville is about 2% less expensive than Austin overall — $100,000 in Austin is worth about $98,238 in Nashville.

Austin vs Nashville: the numbers

Metric	Austin	Nashville	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	98	96	-2%
Median rent	$1,655	$1,486	-10%
Median home value	$512,700	$383,100	-25%
Median household income	$91,461	$75,197	-18%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Austin vs New York (2026)

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New York is about 15% more expensive than Austin overall — $100,000 in Austin is worth about $114,783 in New York.

Austin vs New York: the numbers

Metric	Austin	New York	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	98	113	+15%
Median rent	$1,655	$1,779	+7%
Median home value	$512,700	$751,700	+47%
Median household income	$91,461	$79,713	-13%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Austin vs Oklahoma City (2026)

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Oklahoma City is about 8% less expensive than Austin overall — $100,000 in Austin is worth about $92,191 in Oklahoma City.

Austin vs Oklahoma City: the numbers

Metric	Austin	Oklahoma City	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	98	90	-8%
Median rent	$1,655	$1,083	-35%
Median home value	$512,700	$215,100	-58%
Median household income	$91,461	$66,702	-27%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Austin vs Philadelphia (2026)

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Philadelphia is about 5% more expensive than Austin overall — $100,000 in Austin is worth about $104,577 in Philadelphia.

Austin vs Philadelphia: the numbers

Metric	Austin	Philadelphia	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	98	103	+5%
Median rent	$1,655	$1,323	-20%
Median home value	$512,700	$232,400	-55%
Median household income	$91,461	$60,698	-34%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Austin vs Phoenix (2026)

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Phoenix is about 5% more expensive than Austin overall — $100,000 in Austin is worth about $105,354 in Phoenix.

Austin vs Phoenix: the numbers

Metric	Austin	Phoenix	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	98	103	+5%
Median rent	$1,655	$1,458	-12%
Median home value	$512,700	$381,900	-26%
Median household income	$91,461	$77,041	-16%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Austin vs San Antonio (2026)

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San Antonio is about 3% less expensive than Austin overall — $100,000 in Austin is worth about $96,584 in San Antonio.

Austin vs San Antonio: the numbers

Metric	Austin	San Antonio	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	98	95	-3%
Median rent	$1,655	$1,258	-24%
Median home value	$512,700	$219,700	-57%
Median household income	$91,461	$62,917	-31%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Austin vs San Diego (2026)

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San Diego is about 14% more expensive than Austin overall — $100,000 in Austin is worth about $114,094 in San Diego.

Austin vs San Diego: the numbers

Metric	Austin	San Diego	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	98	112	+14%
Median rent	$1,655	$2,223	+34%
Median home value	$512,700	$848,500	+66%
Median household income	$91,461	$104,321	+14%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Austin vs San Francisco (2026)

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San Francisco is about 18% more expensive than Austin overall — $100,000 in Austin is worth about $117,893 in San Francisco.

Austin vs San Francisco: the numbers

Metric	Austin	San Francisco	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	98	116	+18%
Median rent	$1,655	$2,419	+46%
Median home value	$512,700	$1,380,500	+169%
Median household income	$91,461	$141,446	+55%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Austin vs San Jose (2026)

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San Jose is about 13% more expensive than Austin overall — $100,000 in Austin is worth about $112,601 in San Jose.

Austin vs San Jose: the numbers

Metric	Austin	San Jose	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	98	110	+13%
Median rent	$1,655	$2,617	+58%
Median home value	$512,700	$1,187,800	+132%
Median household income	$91,461	$141,565	+55%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Austin vs Seattle (2026)

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Seattle is about 13% more expensive than Austin overall — $100,000 in Austin is worth about $113,325 in Seattle.

Austin vs Seattle: the numbers

Metric	Austin	Seattle	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	98	111	+13%
Median rent	$1,655	$1,998	+21%
Median home value	$512,700	$912,100	+78%
Median household income	$91,461	$121,984	+33%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Austin vs Washington (2026)

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Washington is about 11% more expensive than Austin overall — $100,000 in Austin is worth about $111,031 in Washington.

Austin vs Washington: the numbers

Metric	Austin	Washington	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	98	109	+11%
Median rent	$1,655	$1,900	+15%
Median home value	$512,700	$724,600	+41%
Median household income	$91,461	$106,287	+16%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Boston vs Charlotte (2026)

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Charlotte is about 10% less expensive than Boston overall — $100,000 in Boston is worth about $89,916 in Charlotte.

Boston vs Charlotte: the numbers

Metric	Boston	Charlotte	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	108	97	-10%
Median rent	$2,093	$1,504	-28%
Median home value	$710,400	$351,500	-51%
Median household income	$94,755	$78,438	-17%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Boston vs Chicago (2026)

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Chicago is about 4% less expensive than Boston overall — $100,000 in Boston is worth about $95,686 in Chicago.

Boston vs Chicago: the numbers

Metric	Boston	Chicago	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	108	104	-4%
Median rent	$2,093	$1,380	-34%
Median home value	$710,400	$315,200	-56%
Median household income	$94,755	$75,134	-21%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Boston vs Columbus (2026)

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Columbus is about 12% less expensive than Boston overall — $100,000 in Boston is worth about $88,180 in Columbus.

Boston vs Columbus: the numbers

Metric	Boston	Columbus	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	108	95	-12%
Median rent	$2,093	$1,224	-42%
Median home value	$710,400	$234,500	-67%
Median household income	$94,755	$65,327	-31%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Boston vs Dallas (2026)

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Dallas is about 5% less expensive than Boston overall — $100,000 in Boston is worth about $95,219 in Dallas.

Boston vs Dallas: the numbers

Metric	Boston	Dallas	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	108	103	-5%
Median rent	$2,093	$1,403	-33%
Median home value	$710,400	$295,300	-58%
Median household income	$94,755	$67,760	-28%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Boston vs Denver (2026)

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Denver is about 2% less expensive than Boston overall — $100,000 in Boston is worth about $97,706 in Denver.

Boston vs Denver: the numbers

Metric	Boston	Denver	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	108	106	-2%
Median rent	$2,093	$1,770	-15%
Median home value	$710,400	$586,700	-17%
Median household income	$94,755	$91,681	-3%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Boston vs El Paso (2026)

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El Paso is about 17% less expensive than Boston overall — $100,000 in Boston is worth about $83,047 in El Paso.

Boston vs El Paso: the numbers

Metric	Boston	El Paso	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	108	90	-17%
Median rent	$2,093	$1,041	-50%
Median home value	$710,400	$171,700	-76%
Median household income	$94,755	$58,734	-38%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Boston vs Fort Worth (2026)

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Fort Worth is about 5% less expensive than Boston overall — $100,000 in Boston is worth about $95,219 in Fort Worth.

Boston vs Fort Worth: the numbers

Metric	Boston	Fort Worth	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	108	103	-5%
Median rent	$2,093	$1,412	-33%
Median home value	$710,400	$277,300	-61%
Median household income	$94,755	$76,602	-19%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Boston vs Houston (2026)

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Houston is about 9% less expensive than Boston overall — $100,000 in Boston is worth about $91,099 in Houston.

Boston vs Houston: the numbers

Metric	Boston	Houston	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	108	99	-9%
Median rent	$2,093	$1,313	-37%
Median home value	$710,400	$253,400	-64%
Median household income	$94,755	$62,894	-34%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Boston vs Indianapolis (2026)

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Indianapolis is about 12% less expensive than Boston overall — $100,000 in Boston is worth about $88,390 in Indianapolis.

Boston vs Indianapolis: the numbers

Metric	Boston	Indianapolis	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	108	96	-12%
Median rent	$2,093	$1,112	-47%
Median home value	$710,400	$207,000	-71%
Median household income	$94,755	$62,995	-34%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Boston vs Jacksonville (2026)

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Jacksonville is about 8% less expensive than Boston overall — $100,000 in Boston is worth about $91,888 in Jacksonville.

Boston vs Jacksonville: the numbers

Metric	Boston	Jacksonville	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	108	99	-8%
Median rent	$2,093	$1,375	-34%
Median home value	$710,400	$266,100	-63%
Median household income	$94,755	$66,981	-29%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Boston vs Las Vegas (2026)

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Las Vegas is about 7% less expensive than Boston overall — $100,000 in Boston is worth about $92,564 in Las Vegas.

Boston vs Las Vegas: the numbers

Metric	Boston	Las Vegas	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	108	100	-7%
Median rent	$2,093	$1,456	-30%
Median home value	$710,400	$395,300	-44%
Median household income	$94,755	$70,723	-25%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Boston vs Los Angeles (2026)

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Los Angeles is about 5% more expensive than Boston overall — $100,000 in Boston is worth about $104,895 in Los Angeles.

Boston vs Los Angeles: the numbers

Metric	Boston	Los Angeles	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	108	114	+5%
Median rent	$2,093	$1,879	-10%
Median home value	$710,400	$879,500	+24%
Median household income	$94,755	$80,366	-15%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Boston vs Nashville (2026)

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Nashville is about 11% less expensive than Boston overall — $100,000 in Boston is worth about $88,983 in Nashville.

Boston vs Nashville: the numbers

Metric	Boston	Nashville	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	108	96	-11%
Median rent	$2,093	$1,486	-29%
Median home value	$710,400	$383,100	-46%
Median household income	$94,755	$75,197	-21%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Boston vs New York (2026)

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New York is about 4% more expensive than Boston overall — $100,000 in Boston is worth about $103,969 in New York.

Boston vs New York: the numbers

Metric	Boston	New York	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	108	113	+4%
Median rent	$2,093	$1,779	-15%
Median home value	$710,400	$751,700	+6%
Median household income	$94,755	$79,713	-16%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Boston vs Oklahoma City (2026)

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Oklahoma City is about 16% less expensive than Boston overall — $100,000 in Boston is worth about $83,505 in Oklahoma City.

Boston vs Oklahoma City: the numbers

Metric	Boston	Oklahoma City	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	108	90	-16%
Median rent	$2,093	$1,083	-48%
Median home value	$710,400	$215,100	-70%
Median household income	$94,755	$66,702	-30%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Boston vs Philadelphia (2026)

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Philadelphia is about 5% less expensive than Boston overall — $100,000 in Boston is worth about $94,724 in Philadelphia.

Boston vs Philadelphia: the numbers

Metric	Boston	Philadelphia	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	108	103	-5%
Median rent	$2,093	$1,323	-37%
Median home value	$710,400	$232,400	-67%
Median household income	$94,755	$60,698	-36%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Boston vs Phoenix (2026)

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Phoenix is about 5% less expensive than Boston overall — $100,000 in Boston is worth about $95,428 in Phoenix.

Boston vs Phoenix: the numbers

Metric	Boston	Phoenix	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	108	103	-5%
Median rent	$2,093	$1,458	-30%
Median home value	$710,400	$381,900	-46%
Median household income	$94,755	$77,041	-19%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Boston vs San Antonio (2026)

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San Antonio is about 13% less expensive than Boston overall — $100,000 in Boston is worth about $87,485 in San Antonio.

Boston vs San Antonio: the numbers

Metric	Boston	San Antonio	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	108	95	-13%
Median rent	$2,093	$1,258	-40%
Median home value	$710,400	$219,700	-69%
Median household income	$94,755	$62,917	-34%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Boston vs San Diego (2026)

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San Diego is about 3% more expensive than Boston overall — $100,000 in Boston is worth about $103,345 in San Diego.

Boston vs San Diego: the numbers

Metric	Boston	San Diego	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	108	112	+3%
Median rent	$2,093	$2,223	+6%
Median home value	$710,400	$848,500	+19%
Median household income	$94,755	$104,321	+10%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Boston vs San Francisco (2026)

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San Francisco is about 7% more expensive than Boston overall — $100,000 in Boston is worth about $106,786 in San Francisco.

Boston vs San Francisco: the numbers

Metric	Boston	San Francisco	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	108	116	+7%
Median rent	$2,093	$2,419	+16%
Median home value	$710,400	$1,380,500	+94%
Median household income	$94,755	$141,446	+49%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Boston vs San Jose (2026)

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San Jose is about 2% more expensive than Boston overall — $100,000 in Boston is worth about $101,992 in San Jose.

Boston vs San Jose: the numbers

Metric	Boston	San Jose	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	108	110	+2%
Median rent	$2,093	$2,617	+25%
Median home value	$710,400	$1,187,800	+67%
Median household income	$94,755	$141,565	+49%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Boston vs Seattle (2026)

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Seattle is about 3% more expensive than Boston overall — $100,000 in Boston is worth about $102,648 in Seattle.

Boston vs Seattle: the numbers

Metric	Boston	Seattle	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	108	111	+3%
Median rent	$2,093	$1,998	-5%
Median home value	$710,400	$912,100	+28%
Median household income	$94,755	$121,984	+29%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Boston vs Washington (2026)

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Washington is about 1% more expensive than Boston overall — $100,000 in Boston is worth about $100,571 in Washington.

Boston vs Washington: the numbers

Metric	Boston	Washington	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	108	109	+1%
Median rent	$2,093	$1,900	-9%
Median home value	$710,400	$724,600	+2%
Median household income	$94,755	$106,287	+12%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Charlotte vs Chicago (2026)

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Chicago is about 6% more expensive than Charlotte overall — $100,000 in Charlotte is worth about $106,417 in Chicago.

Charlotte vs Chicago: the numbers

Metric	Charlotte	Chicago	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	97	104	+6%
Median rent	$1,504	$1,380	-8%
Median home value	$351,500	$315,200	-10%
Median household income	$78,438	$75,134	-4%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Charlotte vs Columbus (2026)

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Columbus is about 2% less expensive than Charlotte overall — $100,000 in Charlotte is worth about $98,070 in Columbus.

Charlotte vs Columbus: the numbers

Metric	Charlotte	Columbus	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	97	95	-2%
Median rent	$1,504	$1,224	-19%
Median home value	$351,500	$234,500	-33%
Median household income	$78,438	$65,327	-17%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Charlotte vs Dallas (2026)

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Dallas is about 6% more expensive than Charlotte overall — $100,000 in Charlotte is worth about $105,898 in Dallas.

Charlotte vs Dallas: the numbers

Metric	Charlotte	Dallas	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	97	103	+6%
Median rent	$1,504	$1,403	-7%
Median home value	$351,500	$295,300	-16%
Median household income	$78,438	$67,760	-14%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Charlotte vs Denver (2026)

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Denver is about 9% more expensive than Charlotte overall — $100,000 in Charlotte is worth about $108,664 in Denver.

Charlotte vs Denver: the numbers

Metric	Charlotte	Denver	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	97	106	+9%
Median rent	$1,504	$1,770	+18%
Median home value	$351,500	$586,700	+67%
Median household income	$78,438	$91,681	+17%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Charlotte vs El Paso (2026)

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El Paso is about 8% less expensive than Charlotte overall — $100,000 in Charlotte is worth about $92,361 in El Paso.

Charlotte vs El Paso: the numbers

Metric	Charlotte	El Paso	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	97	90	-8%
Median rent	$1,504	$1,041	-31%
Median home value	$351,500	$171,700	-51%
Median household income	$78,438	$58,734	-25%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Charlotte vs Fort Worth (2026)

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Fort Worth is about 6% more expensive than Charlotte overall — $100,000 in Charlotte is worth about $105,898 in Fort Worth.

Charlotte vs Fort Worth: the numbers

Metric	Charlotte	Fort Worth	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	97	103	+6%
Median rent	$1,504	$1,412	-6%
Median home value	$351,500	$277,300	-21%
Median household income	$78,438	$76,602	-2%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Charlotte vs Houston (2026)

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Houston is about 1% more expensive than Charlotte overall — $100,000 in Charlotte is worth about $101,316 in Houston.

Charlotte vs Houston: the numbers

Metric	Charlotte	Houston	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	97	99	+1%
Median rent	$1,504	$1,313	-13%
Median home value	$351,500	$253,400	-28%
Median household income	$78,438	$62,894	-20%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Charlotte vs Indianapolis (2026)

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Indianapolis is about 2% less expensive than Charlotte overall — $100,000 in Charlotte is worth about $98,303 in Indianapolis.

Charlotte vs Indianapolis: the numbers

Metric	Charlotte	Indianapolis	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	97	96	-2%
Median rent	$1,504	$1,112	-26%
Median home value	$351,500	$207,000	-41%
Median household income	$78,438	$62,995	-20%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Charlotte vs Jacksonville (2026)

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Jacksonville is about 2% more expensive than Charlotte overall — $100,000 in Charlotte is worth about $102,194 in Jacksonville.

Charlotte vs Jacksonville: the numbers

Metric	Charlotte	Jacksonville	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	97	99	+2%
Median rent	$1,504	$1,375	-9%
Median home value	$351,500	$266,100	-24%
Median household income	$78,438	$66,981	-15%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Charlotte vs Las Vegas (2026)

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Las Vegas is about 3% more expensive than Charlotte overall — $100,000 in Charlotte is worth about $102,945 in Las Vegas.

Charlotte vs Las Vegas: the numbers

Metric	Charlotte	Las Vegas	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	97	100	+3%
Median rent	$1,504	$1,456	-3%
Median home value	$351,500	$395,300	+12%
Median household income	$78,438	$70,723	-10%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Charlotte vs Los Angeles (2026)

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Los Angeles is about 17% more expensive than Charlotte overall — $100,000 in Charlotte is worth about $116,660 in Los Angeles.

Charlotte vs Los Angeles: the numbers

Metric	Charlotte	Los Angeles	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	97	114	+17%
Median rent	$1,504	$1,879	+25%
Median home value	$351,500	$879,500	+150%
Median household income	$78,438	$80,366	+2%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Charlotte vs Nashville (2026)

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Nashville is about 1% less expensive than Charlotte overall — $100,000 in Charlotte is worth about $98,962 in Nashville.

Charlotte vs Nashville: the numbers

Metric	Charlotte	Nashville	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	97	96	-1%
Median rent	$1,504	$1,486	-1%
Median home value	$351,500	$383,100	+9%
Median household income	$78,438	$75,197	-4%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Charlotte vs New York (2026)

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New York is about 16% more expensive than Charlotte overall — $100,000 in Charlotte is worth about $115,629 in New York.

Charlotte vs New York: the numbers

Metric	Charlotte	New York	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	97	113	+16%
Median rent	$1,504	$1,779	+18%
Median home value	$351,500	$751,700	+114%
Median household income	$78,438	$79,713	+2%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Charlotte vs Oklahoma City (2026)

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Oklahoma City is about 7% less expensive than Charlotte overall — $100,000 in Charlotte is worth about $92,871 in Oklahoma City.

Charlotte vs Oklahoma City: the numbers

Metric	Charlotte	Oklahoma City	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	97	90	-7%
Median rent	$1,504	$1,083	-28%
Median home value	$351,500	$215,100	-39%
Median household income	$78,438	$66,702	-15%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Charlotte vs Philadelphia (2026)

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Philadelphia is about 5% more expensive than Charlotte overall — $100,000 in Charlotte is worth about $105,348 in Philadelphia.

Charlotte vs Philadelphia: the numbers

Metric	Charlotte	Philadelphia	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	97	103	+5%
Median rent	$1,504	$1,323	-12%
Median home value	$351,500	$232,400	-34%
Median household income	$78,438	$60,698	-23%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Charlotte vs Phoenix (2026)

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Phoenix is about 6% more expensive than Charlotte overall — $100,000 in Charlotte is worth about $106,131 in Phoenix.

Charlotte vs Phoenix: the numbers

Metric	Charlotte	Phoenix	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	97	103	+6%
Median rent	$1,504	$1,458	-3%
Median home value	$351,500	$381,900	+9%
Median household income	$78,438	$77,041	-2%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Charlotte vs San Antonio (2026)

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San Antonio is about 3% less expensive than Charlotte overall — $100,000 in Charlotte is worth about $97,296 in San Antonio.

Charlotte vs San Antonio: the numbers

Metric	Charlotte	San Antonio	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	97	95	-3%
Median rent	$1,504	$1,258	-16%
Median home value	$351,500	$219,700	-38%
Median household income	$78,438	$62,917	-20%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Charlotte vs San Diego (2026)

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San Diego is about 15% more expensive than Charlotte overall — $100,000 in Charlotte is worth about $114,935 in San Diego.

Charlotte vs San Diego: the numbers

Metric	Charlotte	San Diego	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	97	112	+15%
Median rent	$1,504	$2,223	+48%
Median home value	$351,500	$848,500	+141%
Median household income	$78,438	$104,321	+33%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Charlotte vs San Francisco (2026)

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San Francisco is about 19% more expensive than Charlotte overall — $100,000 in Charlotte is worth about $118,763 in San Francisco.

Charlotte vs San Francisco: the numbers

Metric	Charlotte	San Francisco	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	97	116	+19%
Median rent	$1,504	$2,419	+61%
Median home value	$351,500	$1,380,500	+293%
Median household income	$78,438	$141,446	+80%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Charlotte vs San Jose (2026)

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San Jose is about 13% more expensive than Charlotte overall — $100,000 in Charlotte is worth about $113,431 in San Jose.

Charlotte vs San Jose: the numbers

Metric	Charlotte	San Jose	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	97	110	+13%
Median rent	$1,504	$2,617	+74%
Median home value	$351,500	$1,187,800	+238%
Median household income	$78,438	$141,565	+80%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Charlotte vs Seattle (2026)

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Seattle is about 14% more expensive than Charlotte overall — $100,000 in Charlotte is worth about $114,161 in Seattle.

Charlotte vs Seattle: the numbers

Metric	Charlotte	Seattle	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	97	111	+14%
Median rent	$1,504	$1,998	+33%
Median home value	$351,500	$912,100	+159%
Median household income	$78,438	$121,984	+56%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Charlotte vs Washington (2026)

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Washington is about 12% more expensive than Charlotte overall — $100,000 in Charlotte is worth about $111,850 in Washington.

Charlotte vs Washington: the numbers

Metric	Charlotte	Washington	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	97	109	+12%
Median rent	$1,504	$1,900	+26%
Median home value	$351,500	$724,600	+106%
Median household income	$78,438	$106,287	+36%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Chicago vs Columbus (2026)

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Columbus is about 8% less expensive than Chicago overall — $100,000 in Chicago is worth about $92,156 in Columbus.

Chicago vs Columbus: the numbers

Metric	Chicago	Columbus	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	104	95	-8%
Median rent	$1,380	$1,224	-11%
Median home value	$315,200	$234,500	-26%
Median household income	$75,134	$65,327	-13%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Chicago vs Dallas (2026)

Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Dallas is about 0% less expensive than Chicago overall — $100,000 in Chicago is worth about $99,513 in Dallas.

Chicago vs Dallas: the numbers

Metric	Chicago	Dallas	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	104	103	-0%
Median rent	$1,380	$1,403	+2%
Median home value	$315,200	$295,300	-6%
Median household income	$75,134	$67,760	-10%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Chicago vs Denver (2026)

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Denver is about 2% more expensive than Chicago overall — $100,000 in Chicago is worth about $102,111 in Denver.

Chicago vs Denver: the numbers

Metric	Chicago	Denver	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	104	106	+2%
Median rent	$1,380	$1,770	+28%
Median home value	$315,200	$586,700	+86%
Median household income	$75,134	$91,681	+22%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Chicago vs El Paso (2026)

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El Paso is about 13% less expensive than Chicago overall — $100,000 in Chicago is worth about $86,792 in El Paso.

Chicago vs El Paso: the numbers

Metric	Chicago	El Paso	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	104	90	-13%
Median rent	$1,380	$1,041	-25%
Median home value	$315,200	$171,700	-46%
Median household income	$75,134	$58,734	-22%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Chicago vs Fort Worth (2026)

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Fort Worth is about 0% less expensive than Chicago overall — $100,000 in Chicago is worth about $99,513 in Fort Worth.

Chicago vs Fort Worth: the numbers

Metric	Chicago	Fort Worth	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	104	103	-0%
Median rent	$1,380	$1,412	+2%
Median home value	$315,200	$277,300	-12%
Median household income	$75,134	$76,602	+2%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Chicago vs Houston (2026)

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Houston is about 5% less expensive than Chicago overall — $100,000 in Chicago is worth about $95,206 in Houston.

Chicago vs Houston: the numbers

Metric	Chicago	Houston	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	104	99	-5%
Median rent	$1,380	$1,313	-5%
Median home value	$315,200	$253,400	-20%
Median household income	$75,134	$62,894	-16%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Chicago vs Indianapolis (2026)

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Indianapolis is about 8% less expensive than Chicago overall — $100,000 in Chicago is worth about $92,375 in Indianapolis.

Chicago vs Indianapolis: the numbers

Metric	Chicago	Indianapolis	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	104	96	-8%
Median rent	$1,380	$1,112	-19%
Median home value	$315,200	$207,000	-34%
Median household income	$75,134	$62,995	-16%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Chicago vs Jacksonville (2026)

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Jacksonville is about 4% less expensive than Chicago overall — $100,000 in Chicago is worth about $96,032 in Jacksonville.

Chicago vs Jacksonville: the numbers

Metric	Chicago	Jacksonville	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	104	99	-4%
Median rent	$1,380	$1,375	-0%
Median home value	$315,200	$266,100	-16%
Median household income	$75,134	$66,981	-11%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Chicago vs Las Vegas (2026)

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Las Vegas is about 3% less expensive than Chicago overall — $100,000 in Chicago is worth about $96,737 in Las Vegas.

Chicago vs Las Vegas: the numbers

Metric	Chicago	Las Vegas	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	104	100	-3%
Median rent	$1,380	$1,456	+6%
Median home value	$315,200	$395,300	+25%
Median household income	$75,134	$70,723	-6%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Chicago vs Los Angeles (2026)

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Los Angeles is about 10% more expensive than Chicago overall — $100,000 in Chicago is worth about $109,625 in Los Angeles.

Chicago vs Los Angeles: the numbers

Metric	Chicago	Los Angeles	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	104	114	+10%
Median rent	$1,380	$1,879	+36%
Median home value	$315,200	$879,500	+179%
Median household income	$75,134	$80,366	+7%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Chicago vs Nashville (2026)

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Nashville is about 7% less expensive than Chicago overall — $100,000 in Chicago is worth about $92,995 in Nashville.

Chicago vs Nashville: the numbers

Metric	Chicago	Nashville	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	104	96	-7%
Median rent	$1,380	$1,486	+8%
Median home value	$315,200	$383,100	+22%
Median household income	$75,134	$75,197	+0%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Chicago vs New York (2026)

Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

New York is about 9% more expensive than Chicago overall — $100,000 in Chicago is worth about $108,657 in New York.

Chicago vs New York: the numbers

Metric	Chicago	New York	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	104	113	+9%
Median rent	$1,380	$1,779	+29%
Median home value	$315,200	$751,700	+138%
Median household income	$75,134	$79,713	+6%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Chicago vs Oklahoma City (2026)

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Oklahoma City is about 13% less expensive than Chicago overall — $100,000 in Chicago is worth about $87,271 in Oklahoma City.

Chicago vs Oklahoma City: the numbers

Metric	Chicago	Oklahoma City	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	104	90	-13%
Median rent	$1,380	$1,083	-22%
Median home value	$315,200	$215,100	-32%
Median household income	$75,134	$66,702	-11%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Chicago vs Philadelphia (2026)

Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Philadelphia is about 1% less expensive than Chicago overall — $100,000 in Chicago is worth about $98,995 in Philadelphia.

Chicago vs Philadelphia: the numbers

Metric	Chicago	Philadelphia	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	104	103	-1%
Median rent	$1,380	$1,323	-4%
Median home value	$315,200	$232,400	-26%
Median household income	$75,134	$60,698	-19%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Chicago vs Phoenix (2026)

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Phoenix is about 0% less expensive than Chicago overall — $100,000 in Chicago is worth about $99,731 in Phoenix.

Chicago vs Phoenix: the numbers

Metric	Chicago	Phoenix	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	104	103	-0%
Median rent	$1,380	$1,458	+6%
Median home value	$315,200	$381,900	+21%
Median household income	$75,134	$77,041	+3%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Chicago vs San Antonio (2026)

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San Antonio is about 9% less expensive than Chicago overall — $100,000 in Chicago is worth about $91,429 in San Antonio.

Chicago vs San Antonio: the numbers

Metric	Chicago	San Antonio	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	104	95	-9%
Median rent	$1,380	$1,258	-9%
Median home value	$315,200	$219,700	-30%
Median household income	$75,134	$62,917	-16%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Chicago vs San Diego (2026)

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San Diego is about 8% more expensive than Chicago overall — $100,000 in Chicago is worth about $108,004 in San Diego.

Chicago vs San Diego: the numbers

Metric	Chicago	San Diego	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	104	112	+8%
Median rent	$1,380	$2,223	+61%
Median home value	$315,200	$848,500	+169%
Median household income	$75,134	$104,321	+39%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Chicago vs San Francisco (2026)

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San Francisco is about 12% more expensive than Chicago overall — $100,000 in Chicago is worth about $111,601 in San Francisco.

Chicago vs San Francisco: the numbers

Metric	Chicago	San Francisco	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	104	116	+12%
Median rent	$1,380	$2,419	+75%
Median home value	$315,200	$1,380,500	+338%
Median household income	$75,134	$141,446	+88%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Chicago vs San Jose (2026)

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San Jose is about 7% more expensive than Chicago overall — $100,000 in Chicago is worth about $106,591 in San Jose.

Chicago vs San Jose: the numbers

Metric	Chicago	San Jose	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	104	110	+7%
Median rent	$1,380	$2,617	+90%
Median home value	$315,200	$1,187,800	+277%
Median household income	$75,134	$141,565	+88%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Chicago vs Seattle (2026)

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Seattle is about 7% more expensive than Chicago overall — $100,000 in Chicago is worth about $107,276 in Seattle.

Chicago vs Seattle: the numbers

Metric	Chicago	Seattle	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	104	111	+7%
Median rent	$1,380	$1,998	+45%
Median home value	$315,200	$912,100	+189%
Median household income	$75,134	$121,984	+62%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Chicago vs Washington (2026)

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Washington is about 5% more expensive than Chicago overall — $100,000 in Chicago is worth about $105,105 in Washington.

Chicago vs Washington: the numbers

Metric	Chicago	Washington	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	104	109	+5%
Median rent	$1,380	$1,900	+38%
Median home value	$315,200	$724,600	+130%
Median household income	$75,134	$106,287	+41%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Columbus vs Dallas (2026)

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Dallas is about 8% more expensive than Columbus overall — $100,000 in Columbus is worth about $107,983 in Dallas.

Columbus vs Dallas: the numbers

Metric	Columbus	Dallas	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	95	103	+8%
Median rent	$1,224	$1,403	+15%
Median home value	$234,500	$295,300	+26%
Median household income	$65,327	$67,760	+4%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Columbus vs Denver (2026)

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Denver is about 11% more expensive than Columbus overall — $100,000 in Columbus is worth about $110,802 in Denver.

Columbus vs Denver: the numbers

Metric	Columbus	Denver	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	95	106	+11%
Median rent	$1,224	$1,770	+45%
Median home value	$234,500	$586,700	+150%
Median household income	$65,327	$91,681	+40%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Columbus vs El Paso (2026)

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El Paso is about 6% less expensive than Columbus overall — $100,000 in Columbus is worth about $94,179 in El Paso.

Columbus vs El Paso: the numbers

Metric	Columbus	El Paso	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	95	90	-6%
Median rent	$1,224	$1,041	-15%
Median home value	$234,500	$171,700	-27%
Median household income	$65,327	$58,734	-10%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Columbus vs Fort Worth (2026)

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Fort Worth is about 8% more expensive than Columbus overall — $100,000 in Columbus is worth about $107,983 in Fort Worth.

Columbus vs Fort Worth: the numbers

Metric	Columbus	Fort Worth	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	95	103	+8%
Median rent	$1,224	$1,412	+15%
Median home value	$234,500	$277,300	+18%
Median household income	$65,327	$76,602	+17%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Columbus vs Houston (2026)

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Houston is about 3% more expensive than Columbus overall — $100,000 in Columbus is worth about $103,310 in Houston.

Columbus vs Houston: the numbers

Metric	Columbus	Houston	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	95	99	+3%
Median rent	$1,224	$1,313	+7%
Median home value	$234,500	$253,400	+8%
Median household income	$65,327	$62,894	-4%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Columbus vs Indianapolis (2026)

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Indianapolis is about 0% more expensive than Columbus overall — $100,000 in Columbus is worth about $100,238 in Indianapolis.

Columbus vs Indianapolis: the numbers

Metric	Columbus	Indianapolis	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	95	96	+0%
Median rent	$1,224	$1,112	-9%
Median home value	$234,500	$207,000	-12%
Median household income	$65,327	$62,995	-4%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Columbus vs Jacksonville (2026)

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Jacksonville is about 4% more expensive than Columbus overall — $100,000 in Columbus is worth about $104,206 in Jacksonville.

Columbus vs Jacksonville: the numbers

Metric	Columbus	Jacksonville	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	95	99	+4%
Median rent	$1,224	$1,375	+12%
Median home value	$234,500	$266,100	+13%
Median household income	$65,327	$66,981	+3%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Columbus vs Las Vegas (2026)

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Las Vegas is about 5% more expensive than Columbus overall — $100,000 in Columbus is worth about $104,971 in Las Vegas.

Columbus vs Las Vegas: the numbers

Metric	Columbus	Las Vegas	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	95	100	+5%
Median rent	$1,224	$1,456	+19%
Median home value	$234,500	$395,300	+69%
Median household income	$65,327	$70,723	+8%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Columbus vs Los Angeles (2026)

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Los Angeles is about 19% more expensive than Columbus overall — $100,000 in Columbus is worth about $118,956 in Los Angeles.

Columbus vs Los Angeles: the numbers

Metric	Columbus	Los Angeles	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	95	114	+19%
Median rent	$1,224	$1,879	+54%
Median home value	$234,500	$879,500	+275%
Median household income	$65,327	$80,366	+23%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Columbus vs Nashville (2026)

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Nashville is about 1% more expensive than Columbus overall — $100,000 in Columbus is worth about $100,910 in Nashville.

Columbus vs Nashville: the numbers

Metric	Columbus	Nashville	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	95	96	+1%
Median rent	$1,224	$1,486	+21%
Median home value	$234,500	$383,100	+63%
Median household income	$65,327	$75,197	+15%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Columbus vs New York (2026)

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New York is about 18% more expensive than Columbus overall — $100,000 in Columbus is worth about $117,905 in New York.

Columbus vs New York: the numbers

Metric	Columbus	New York	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	95	113	+18%
Median rent	$1,224	$1,779	+45%
Median home value	$234,500	$751,700	+221%
Median household income	$65,327	$79,713	+22%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Columbus vs Oklahoma City (2026)

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Oklahoma City is about 5% less expensive than Columbus overall — $100,000 in Columbus is worth about $94,699 in Oklahoma City.

Columbus vs Oklahoma City: the numbers

Metric	Columbus	Oklahoma City	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	95	90	-5%
Median rent	$1,224	$1,083	-12%
Median home value	$234,500	$215,100	-8%
Median household income	$65,327	$66,702	+2%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Columbus vs Philadelphia (2026)

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Philadelphia is about 7% more expensive than Columbus overall — $100,000 in Columbus is worth about $107,421 in Philadelphia.

Columbus vs Philadelphia: the numbers

Metric	Columbus	Philadelphia	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	95	103	+7%
Median rent	$1,224	$1,323	+8%
Median home value	$234,500	$232,400	-1%
Median household income	$65,327	$60,698	-7%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Columbus vs Phoenix (2026)

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Phoenix is about 8% more expensive than Columbus overall — $100,000 in Columbus is worth about $108,219 in Phoenix.

Columbus vs Phoenix: the numbers

Metric	Columbus	Phoenix	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	95	103	+8%
Median rent	$1,224	$1,458	+19%
Median home value	$234,500	$381,900	+63%
Median household income	$65,327	$77,041	+18%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Columbus vs San Antonio (2026)

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San Antonio is about 1% less expensive than Columbus overall — $100,000 in Columbus is worth about $99,211 in San Antonio.

Columbus vs San Antonio: the numbers

Metric	Columbus	San Antonio	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	95	95	-1%
Median rent	$1,224	$1,258	+3%
Median home value	$234,500	$219,700	-6%
Median household income	$65,327	$62,917	-4%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Columbus vs San Diego (2026)

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San Diego is about 17% more expensive than Columbus overall — $100,000 in Columbus is worth about $117,197 in San Diego.

Columbus vs San Diego: the numbers

Metric	Columbus	San Diego	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	95	112	+17%
Median rent	$1,224	$2,223	+82%
Median home value	$234,500	$848,500	+262%
Median household income	$65,327	$104,321	+60%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Columbus vs San Francisco (2026)

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San Francisco is about 21% more expensive than Columbus overall — $100,000 in Columbus is worth about $121,100 in San Francisco.

Columbus vs San Francisco: the numbers

Metric	Columbus	San Francisco	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	95	116	+21%
Median rent	$1,224	$2,419	+98%
Median home value	$234,500	$1,380,500	+489%
Median household income	$65,327	$141,446	+117%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Columbus vs San Jose (2026)

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San Jose is about 16% more expensive than Columbus overall — $100,000 in Columbus is worth about $115,664 in San Jose.

Columbus vs San Jose: the numbers

Metric	Columbus	San Jose	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	95	110	+16%
Median rent	$1,224	$2,617	+114%
Median home value	$234,500	$1,187,800	+407%
Median household income	$65,327	$141,565	+117%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Columbus vs Seattle (2026)

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Seattle is about 16% more expensive than Columbus overall — $100,000 in Columbus is worth about $116,407 in Seattle.

Columbus vs Seattle: the numbers

Metric	Columbus	Seattle	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	95	111	+16%
Median rent	$1,224	$1,998	+63%
Median home value	$234,500	$912,100	+289%
Median household income	$65,327	$121,984	+87%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Columbus vs Washington (2026)

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Washington is about 14% more expensive than Columbus overall — $100,000 in Columbus is worth about $114,052 in Washington.

Columbus vs Washington: the numbers

Metric	Columbus	Washington	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	95	109	+14%
Median rent	$1,224	$1,900	+55%
Median home value	$234,500	$724,600	+209%
Median household income	$65,327	$106,287	+63%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Dallas vs Denver (2026)

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Denver is about 3% more expensive than Dallas overall — $100,000 in Dallas is worth about $102,611 in Denver.

Dallas vs Denver: the numbers

Metric	Dallas	Denver	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	103	106	+3%
Median rent	$1,403	$1,770	+26%
Median home value	$295,300	$586,700	+99%
Median household income	$67,760	$91,681	+35%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Dallas vs El Paso (2026)

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El Paso is about 13% less expensive than Dallas overall — $100,000 in Dallas is worth about $87,217 in El Paso.

Dallas vs El Paso: the numbers

Metric	Dallas	El Paso	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	103	90	-13%
Median rent	$1,403	$1,041	-26%
Median home value	$295,300	$171,700	-42%
Median household income	$67,760	$58,734	-13%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Dallas vs Fort Worth (2026)

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Fort Worth is about 0% less expensive than Dallas overall — $100,000 in Dallas is worth about $100,000 in Fort Worth.

Dallas vs Fort Worth: the numbers

Metric	Dallas	Fort Worth	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	103	103	0%
Median rent	$1,403	$1,412	+1%
Median home value	$295,300	$277,300	-6%
Median household income	$67,760	$76,602	+13%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Dallas vs Houston (2026)

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Houston is about 4% less expensive than Dallas overall — $100,000 in Dallas is worth about $95,673 in Houston.

Dallas vs Houston: the numbers

Metric	Dallas	Houston	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	103	99	-4%
Median rent	$1,403	$1,313	-6%
Median home value	$295,300	$253,400	-14%
Median household income	$67,760	$62,894	-7%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Dallas vs Indianapolis (2026)

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Indianapolis is about 7% less expensive than Dallas overall — $100,000 in Dallas is worth about $92,828 in Indianapolis.

Dallas vs Indianapolis: the numbers

Metric	Dallas	Indianapolis	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	103	96	-7%
Median rent	$1,403	$1,112	-21%
Median home value	$295,300	$207,000	-30%
Median household income	$67,760	$62,995	-7%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Dallas vs Jacksonville (2026)

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Jacksonville is about 4% less expensive than Dallas overall — $100,000 in Dallas is worth about $96,502 in Jacksonville.

Dallas vs Jacksonville: the numbers

Metric	Dallas	Jacksonville	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	103	99	-4%
Median rent	$1,403	$1,375	-2%
Median home value	$295,300	$266,100	-10%
Median household income	$67,760	$66,981	-1%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Dallas vs Las Vegas (2026)

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Las Vegas is about 3% less expensive than Dallas overall — $100,000 in Dallas is worth about $97,211 in Las Vegas.

Dallas vs Las Vegas: the numbers

Metric	Dallas	Las Vegas	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	103	100	-3%
Median rent	$1,403	$1,456	+4%
Median home value	$295,300	$395,300	+34%
Median household income	$67,760	$70,723	+4%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Dallas vs Los Angeles (2026)

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Los Angeles is about 10% more expensive than Dallas overall — $100,000 in Dallas is worth about $110,162 in Los Angeles.

Dallas vs Los Angeles: the numbers

Metric	Dallas	Los Angeles	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	103	114	+10%
Median rent	$1,403	$1,879	+34%
Median home value	$295,300	$879,500	+198%
Median household income	$67,760	$80,366	+19%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Dallas vs Nashville (2026)

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Nashville is about 7% less expensive than Dallas overall — $100,000 in Dallas is worth about $93,450 in Nashville.

Dallas vs Nashville: the numbers

Metric	Dallas	Nashville	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	103	96	-7%
Median rent	$1,403	$1,486	+6%
Median home value	$295,300	$383,100	+30%
Median household income	$67,760	$75,197	+11%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Dallas vs New York (2026)

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New York is about 9% more expensive than Dallas overall — $100,000 in Dallas is worth about $109,189 in New York.

Dallas vs New York: the numbers

Metric	Dallas	New York	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	103	113	+9%
Median rent	$1,403	$1,779	+27%
Median home value	$295,300	$751,700	+155%
Median household income	$67,760	$79,713	+18%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Dallas vs Oklahoma City (2026)

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Oklahoma City is about 12% less expensive than Dallas overall — $100,000 in Dallas is worth about $87,698 in Oklahoma City.

Dallas vs Oklahoma City: the numbers

Metric	Dallas	Oklahoma City	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	103	90	-12%
Median rent	$1,403	$1,083	-23%
Median home value	$295,300	$215,100	-27%
Median household income	$67,760	$66,702	-2%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Dallas vs Philadelphia (2026)

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Philadelphia is about 1% less expensive than Dallas overall — $100,000 in Dallas is worth about $99,480 in Philadelphia.

Dallas vs Philadelphia: the numbers

Metric	Dallas	Philadelphia	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	103	103	-1%
Median rent	$1,403	$1,323	-6%
Median home value	$295,300	$232,400	-21%
Median household income	$67,760	$60,698	-10%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Dallas vs Phoenix (2026)

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Phoenix is about 0% more expensive than Dallas overall — $100,000 in Dallas is worth about $100,219 in Phoenix.

Dallas vs Phoenix: the numbers

Metric	Dallas	Phoenix	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	103	103	+0%
Median rent	$1,403	$1,458	+4%
Median home value	$295,300	$381,900	+29%
Median household income	$67,760	$77,041	+14%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Dallas vs San Antonio (2026)

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San Antonio is about 8% less expensive than Dallas overall — $100,000 in Dallas is worth about $91,877 in San Antonio.

Dallas vs San Antonio: the numbers

Metric	Dallas	San Antonio	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	103	95	-8%
Median rent	$1,403	$1,258	-10%
Median home value	$295,300	$219,700	-26%
Median household income	$67,760	$62,917	-7%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Dallas vs San Diego (2026)

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San Diego is about 9% more expensive than Dallas overall — $100,000 in Dallas is worth about $108,533 in San Diego.

Dallas vs San Diego: the numbers

Metric	Dallas	San Diego	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	103	112	+9%
Median rent	$1,403	$2,223	+58%
Median home value	$295,300	$848,500	+187%
Median household income	$67,760	$104,321	+54%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Dallas vs San Francisco (2026)

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San Francisco is about 12% more expensive than Dallas overall — $100,000 in Dallas is worth about $112,148 in San Francisco.

Dallas vs San Francisco: the numbers

Metric	Dallas	San Francisco	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	103	116	+12%
Median rent	$1,403	$2,419	+72%
Median home value	$295,300	$1,380,500	+367%
Median household income	$67,760	$141,446	+109%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Dallas vs San Jose (2026)

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San Jose is about 7% more expensive than Dallas overall — $100,000 in Dallas is worth about $107,113 in San Jose.

Dallas vs San Jose: the numbers

Metric	Dallas	San Jose	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	103	110	+7%
Median rent	$1,403	$2,617	+87%
Median home value	$295,300	$1,187,800	+302%
Median household income	$67,760	$141,565	+109%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Dallas vs Seattle (2026)

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Seattle is about 8% more expensive than Dallas overall — $100,000 in Dallas is worth about $107,802 in Seattle.

Dallas vs Seattle: the numbers

Metric	Dallas	Seattle	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	103	111	+8%
Median rent	$1,403	$1,998	+42%
Median home value	$295,300	$912,100	+209%
Median household income	$67,760	$121,984	+80%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Dallas vs Washington (2026)

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Washington is about 6% more expensive than Dallas overall — $100,000 in Dallas is worth about $105,620 in Washington.

Dallas vs Washington: the numbers

Metric	Dallas	Washington	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	103	109	+6%
Median rent	$1,403	$1,900	+35%
Median home value	$295,300	$724,600	+145%
Median household income	$67,760	$106,287	+57%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Denver vs El Paso (2026)

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El Paso is about 15% less expensive than Denver overall — $100,000 in Denver is worth about $84,997 in El Paso.

Denver vs El Paso: the numbers

Metric	Denver	El Paso	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	106	90	-15%
Median rent	$1,770	$1,041	-41%
Median home value	$586,700	$171,700	-71%
Median household income	$91,681	$58,734	-36%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Denver vs Fort Worth (2026)

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Fort Worth is about 3% less expensive than Denver overall — $100,000 in Denver is worth about $97,455 in Fort Worth.

Denver vs Fort Worth: the numbers

Metric	Denver	Fort Worth	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	106	103	-3%
Median rent	$1,770	$1,412	-20%
Median home value	$586,700	$277,300	-53%
Median household income	$91,681	$76,602	-16%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Denver vs Houston (2026)

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Houston is about 7% less expensive than Denver overall — $100,000 in Denver is worth about $93,238 in Houston.

Denver vs Houston: the numbers

Metric	Denver	Houston	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	106	99	-7%
Median rent	$1,770	$1,313	-26%
Median home value	$586,700	$253,400	-57%
Median household income	$91,681	$62,894	-31%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Denver vs Indianapolis (2026)

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Indianapolis is about 10% less expensive than Denver overall — $100,000 in Denver is worth about $90,465 in Indianapolis.

Denver vs Indianapolis: the numbers

Metric	Denver	Indianapolis	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	106	96	-10%
Median rent	$1,770	$1,112	-37%
Median home value	$586,700	$207,000	-65%
Median household income	$91,681	$62,995	-31%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Denver vs Jacksonville (2026)

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Jacksonville is about 6% less expensive than Denver overall — $100,000 in Denver is worth about $94,046 in Jacksonville.

Denver vs Jacksonville: the numbers

Metric	Denver	Jacksonville	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	106	99	-6%
Median rent	$1,770	$1,375	-22%
Median home value	$586,700	$266,100	-55%
Median household income	$91,681	$66,981	-27%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Denver vs Las Vegas (2026)

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Las Vegas is about 5% less expensive than Denver overall — $100,000 in Denver is worth about $94,737 in Las Vegas.

Denver vs Las Vegas: the numbers

Metric	Denver	Las Vegas	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	106	100	-5%
Median rent	$1,770	$1,456	-18%
Median home value	$586,700	$395,300	-33%
Median household income	$91,681	$70,723	-23%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Denver vs Los Angeles (2026)

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Los Angeles is about 7% more expensive than Denver overall — $100,000 in Denver is worth about $107,359 in Los Angeles.

Denver vs Los Angeles: the numbers

Metric	Denver	Los Angeles	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	106	114	+7%
Median rent	$1,770	$1,879	+6%
Median home value	$586,700	$879,500	+50%
Median household income	$91,681	$80,366	-12%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Denver vs Nashville (2026)

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Nashville is about 9% less expensive than Denver overall — $100,000 in Denver is worth about $91,072 in Nashville.

Denver vs Nashville: the numbers

Metric	Denver	Nashville	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	106	96	-9%
Median rent	$1,770	$1,486	-16%
Median home value	$586,700	$383,100	-35%
Median household income	$91,681	$75,197	-18%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Denver vs New York (2026)

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New York is about 6% more expensive than Denver overall — $100,000 in Denver is worth about $106,410 in New York.

Denver vs New York: the numbers

Metric	Denver	New York	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	106	113	+6%
Median rent	$1,770	$1,779	+1%
Median home value	$586,700	$751,700	+28%
Median household income	$91,681	$79,713	-13%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Denver vs Oklahoma City (2026)

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Oklahoma City is about 15% less expensive than Denver overall — $100,000 in Denver is worth about $85,466 in Oklahoma City.

Denver vs Oklahoma City: the numbers

Metric	Denver	Oklahoma City	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	106	90	-15%
Median rent	$1,770	$1,083	-39%
Median home value	$586,700	$215,100	-63%
Median household income	$91,681	$66,702	-27%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Denver vs Philadelphia (2026)

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Philadelphia is about 3% less expensive than Denver overall — $100,000 in Denver is worth about $96,948 in Philadelphia.

Denver vs Philadelphia: the numbers

Metric	Denver	Philadelphia	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	106	103	-3%
Median rent	$1,770	$1,323	-25%
Median home value	$586,700	$232,400	-60%
Median household income	$91,681	$60,698	-34%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Denver vs Phoenix (2026)

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Phoenix is about 2% less expensive than Denver overall — $100,000 in Denver is worth about $97,669 in Phoenix.

Denver vs Phoenix: the numbers

Metric	Denver	Phoenix	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	106	103	-2%
Median rent	$1,770	$1,458	-18%
Median home value	$586,700	$381,900	-35%
Median household income	$91,681	$77,041	-16%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Denver vs San Antonio (2026)

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San Antonio is about 10% less expensive than Denver overall — $100,000 in Denver is worth about $89,539 in San Antonio.

Denver vs San Antonio: the numbers

Metric	Denver	San Antonio	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	106	95	-10%
Median rent	$1,770	$1,258	-29%
Median home value	$586,700	$219,700	-63%
Median household income	$91,681	$62,917	-31%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Denver vs San Diego (2026)

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San Diego is about 6% more expensive than Denver overall — $100,000 in Denver is worth about $105,771 in San Diego.

Denver vs San Diego: the numbers

Metric	Denver	San Diego	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	106	112	+6%
Median rent	$1,770	$2,223	+26%
Median home value	$586,700	$848,500	+45%
Median household income	$91,681	$104,321	+14%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Denver vs San Francisco (2026)

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San Francisco is about 9% more expensive than Denver overall — $100,000 in Denver is worth about $109,294 in San Francisco.

Denver vs San Francisco: the numbers

Metric	Denver	San Francisco	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	106	116	+9%
Median rent	$1,770	$2,419	+37%
Median home value	$586,700	$1,380,500	+135%
Median household income	$91,681	$141,446	+54%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Denver vs San Jose (2026)

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San Jose is about 4% more expensive than Denver overall — $100,000 in Denver is worth about $104,387 in San Jose.

Denver vs San Jose: the numbers

Metric	Denver	San Jose	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	106	110	+4%
Median rent	$1,770	$2,617	+48%
Median home value	$586,700	$1,187,800	+102%
Median household income	$91,681	$141,565	+54%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Denver vs Seattle (2026)

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Seattle is about 5% more expensive than Denver overall — $100,000 in Denver is worth about $105,059 in Seattle.

Denver vs Seattle: the numbers

Metric	Denver	Seattle	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	106	111	+5%
Median rent	$1,770	$1,998	+13%
Median home value	$586,700	$912,100	+55%
Median household income	$91,681	$121,984	+33%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Denver vs Washington (2026)

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Washington is about 3% more expensive than Denver overall — $100,000 in Denver is worth about $102,932 in Washington.

Denver vs Washington: the numbers

Metric	Denver	Washington	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	106	109	+3%
Median rent	$1,770	$1,900	+7%
Median home value	$586,700	$724,600	+24%
Median household income	$91,681	$106,287	+16%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: El Paso vs Fort Worth (2026)

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Fort Worth is about 15% more expensive than El Paso overall — $100,000 in El Paso is worth about $114,657 in Fort Worth.

El Paso vs Fort Worth: the numbers

Metric	El Paso	Fort Worth	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	90	103	+15%
Median rent	$1,041	$1,412	+36%
Median home value	$171,700	$277,300	+62%
Median household income	$58,734	$76,602	+30%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: El Paso vs Houston (2026)

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Houston is about 10% more expensive than El Paso overall — $100,000 in El Paso is worth about $109,695 in Houston.

El Paso vs Houston: the numbers

Metric	El Paso	Houston	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	90	99	+10%
Median rent	$1,041	$1,313	+26%
Median home value	$171,700	$253,400	+48%
Median household income	$58,734	$62,894	+7%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: El Paso vs Indianapolis (2026)

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Indianapolis is about 6% more expensive than El Paso overall — $100,000 in El Paso is worth about $106,433 in Indianapolis.

El Paso vs Indianapolis: the numbers

Metric	El Paso	Indianapolis	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	90	96	+6%
Median rent	$1,041	$1,112	+7%
Median home value	$171,700	$207,000	+21%
Median household income	$58,734	$62,995	+7%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: El Paso vs Jacksonville (2026)

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Jacksonville is about 11% more expensive than El Paso overall — $100,000 in El Paso is worth about $110,646 in Jacksonville.

El Paso vs Jacksonville: the numbers

Metric	El Paso	Jacksonville	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	90	99	+11%
Median rent	$1,041	$1,375	+32%
Median home value	$171,700	$266,100	+55%
Median household income	$58,734	$66,981	+14%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: El Paso vs Las Vegas (2026)

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Las Vegas is about 11% more expensive than El Paso overall — $100,000 in El Paso is worth about $111,459 in Las Vegas.

El Paso vs Las Vegas: the numbers

Metric	El Paso	Las Vegas	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	90	100	+11%
Median rent	$1,041	$1,456	+40%
Median home value	$171,700	$395,300	+130%
Median household income	$58,734	$70,723	+20%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: El Paso vs Los Angeles (2026)

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Los Angeles is about 26% more expensive than El Paso overall — $100,000 in El Paso is worth about $126,308 in Los Angeles.

El Paso vs Los Angeles: the numbers

Metric	El Paso	Los Angeles	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	90	114	+26%
Median rent	$1,041	$1,879	+80%
Median home value	$171,700	$879,500	+412%
Median household income	$58,734	$80,366	+37%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: El Paso vs Nashville (2026)

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Nashville is about 7% more expensive than El Paso overall — $100,000 in El Paso is worth about $107,147 in Nashville.

El Paso vs Nashville: the numbers

Metric	El Paso	Nashville	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	90	96	+7%
Median rent	$1,041	$1,486	+43%
Median home value	$171,700	$383,100	+123%
Median household income	$58,734	$75,197	+28%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: El Paso vs New York (2026)

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New York is about 25% more expensive than El Paso overall — $100,000 in El Paso is worth about $125,192 in New York.

El Paso vs New York: the numbers

Metric	El Paso	New York	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	90	113	+25%
Median rent	$1,041	$1,779	+71%
Median home value	$171,700	$751,700	+338%
Median household income	$58,734	$79,713	+36%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: El Paso vs Oklahoma City (2026)

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Oklahoma City is about 1% more expensive than El Paso overall — $100,000 in El Paso is worth about $100,552 in Oklahoma City.

El Paso vs Oklahoma City: the numbers

Metric	El Paso	Oklahoma City	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	90	90	+1%
Median rent	$1,041	$1,083	+4%
Median home value	$171,700	$215,100	+25%
Median household income	$58,734	$66,702	+14%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: El Paso vs Philadelphia (2026)

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Philadelphia is about 14% more expensive than El Paso overall — $100,000 in El Paso is worth about $114,060 in Philadelphia.

El Paso vs Philadelphia: the numbers

Metric	El Paso	Philadelphia	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	90	103	+14%
Median rent	$1,041	$1,323	+27%
Median home value	$171,700	$232,400	+35%
Median household income	$58,734	$60,698	+3%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: El Paso vs Phoenix (2026)

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Phoenix is about 15% more expensive than El Paso overall — $100,000 in El Paso is worth about $114,908 in Phoenix.

El Paso vs Phoenix: the numbers

Metric	El Paso	Phoenix	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	90	103	+15%
Median rent	$1,041	$1,458	+40%
Median home value	$171,700	$381,900	+122%
Median household income	$58,734	$77,041	+31%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: El Paso vs San Antonio (2026)

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San Antonio is about 5% more expensive than El Paso overall — $100,000 in El Paso is worth about $105,343 in San Antonio.

El Paso vs San Antonio: the numbers

Metric	El Paso	San Antonio	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	90	95	+5%
Median rent	$1,041	$1,258	+21%
Median home value	$171,700	$219,700	+28%
Median household income	$58,734	$62,917	+7%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: El Paso vs San Diego (2026)

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San Diego is about 24% more expensive than El Paso overall — $100,000 in El Paso is worth about $124,441 in San Diego.

El Paso vs San Diego: the numbers

Metric	El Paso	San Diego	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	90	112	+24%
Median rent	$1,041	$2,223	+114%
Median home value	$171,700	$848,500	+394%
Median household income	$58,734	$104,321	+78%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: El Paso vs San Francisco (2026)

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San Francisco is about 29% more expensive than El Paso overall — $100,000 in El Paso is worth about $128,585 in San Francisco.

El Paso vs San Francisco: the numbers

Metric	El Paso	San Francisco	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	90	116	+29%
Median rent	$1,041	$2,419	+132%
Median home value	$171,700	$1,380,500	+704%
Median household income	$58,734	$141,446	+141%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: El Paso vs San Jose (2026)

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San Jose is about 23% more expensive than El Paso overall — $100,000 in El Paso is worth about $122,812 in San Jose.

El Paso vs San Jose: the numbers

Metric	El Paso	San Jose	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	90	110	+23%
Median rent	$1,041	$2,617	+151%
Median home value	$171,700	$1,187,800	+592%
Median household income	$58,734	$141,565	+141%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: El Paso vs Seattle (2026)

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Seattle is about 24% more expensive than El Paso overall — $100,000 in El Paso is worth about $123,602 in Seattle.

El Paso vs Seattle: the numbers

Metric	El Paso	Seattle	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	90	111	+24%
Median rent	$1,041	$1,998	+92%
Median home value	$171,700	$912,100	+431%
Median household income	$58,734	$121,984	+108%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: El Paso vs Washington (2026)

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Washington is about 21% more expensive than El Paso overall — $100,000 in El Paso is worth about $121,101 in Washington.

El Paso vs Washington: the numbers

Metric	El Paso	Washington	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	90	109	+21%
Median rent	$1,041	$1,900	+83%
Median home value	$171,700	$724,600	+322%
Median household income	$58,734	$106,287	+81%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Fort Worth vs Houston (2026)

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Houston is about 4% less expensive than Fort Worth overall — $100,000 in Fort Worth is worth about $95,673 in Houston.

Fort Worth vs Houston: the numbers

Metric	Fort Worth	Houston	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	103	99	-4%
Median rent	$1,412	$1,313	-7%
Median home value	$277,300	$253,400	-9%
Median household income	$76,602	$62,894	-18%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Fort Worth vs Indianapolis (2026)

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Indianapolis is about 7% less expensive than Fort Worth overall — $100,000 in Fort Worth is worth about $92,828 in Indianapolis.

Fort Worth vs Indianapolis: the numbers

Metric	Fort Worth	Indianapolis	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	103	96	-7%
Median rent	$1,412	$1,112	-21%
Median home value	$277,300	$207,000	-25%
Median household income	$76,602	$62,995	-18%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Fort Worth vs Jacksonville (2026)

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Jacksonville is about 4% less expensive than Fort Worth overall — $100,000 in Fort Worth is worth about $96,502 in Jacksonville.

Fort Worth vs Jacksonville: the numbers

Metric	Fort Worth	Jacksonville	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	103	99	-4%
Median rent	$1,412	$1,375	-3%
Median home value	$277,300	$266,100	-4%
Median household income	$76,602	$66,981	-13%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Fort Worth vs Las Vegas (2026)

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Las Vegas is about 3% less expensive than Fort Worth overall — $100,000 in Fort Worth is worth about $97,211 in Las Vegas.

Fort Worth vs Las Vegas: the numbers

Metric	Fort Worth	Las Vegas	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	103	100	-3%
Median rent	$1,412	$1,456	+3%
Median home value	$277,300	$395,300	+43%
Median household income	$76,602	$70,723	-8%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Fort Worth vs Los Angeles (2026)

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Los Angeles is about 10% more expensive than Fort Worth overall — $100,000 in Fort Worth is worth about $110,162 in Los Angeles.

Fort Worth vs Los Angeles: the numbers

Metric	Fort Worth	Los Angeles	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	103	114	+10%
Median rent	$1,412	$1,879	+33%
Median home value	$277,300	$879,500	+217%
Median household income	$76,602	$80,366	+5%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Fort Worth vs Nashville (2026)

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Nashville is about 7% less expensive than Fort Worth overall — $100,000 in Fort Worth is worth about $93,450 in Nashville.

Fort Worth vs Nashville: the numbers

Metric	Fort Worth	Nashville	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	103	96	-7%
Median rent	$1,412	$1,486	+5%
Median home value	$277,300	$383,100	+38%
Median household income	$76,602	$75,197	-2%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Fort Worth vs New York (2026)

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New York is about 9% more expensive than Fort Worth overall — $100,000 in Fort Worth is worth about $109,189 in New York.

Fort Worth vs New York: the numbers

Metric	Fort Worth	New York	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	103	113	+9%
Median rent	$1,412	$1,779	+26%
Median home value	$277,300	$751,700	+171%
Median household income	$76,602	$79,713	+4%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Fort Worth vs Oklahoma City (2026)

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Oklahoma City is about 12% less expensive than Fort Worth overall — $100,000 in Fort Worth is worth about $87,698 in Oklahoma City.

Fort Worth vs Oklahoma City: the numbers

Metric	Fort Worth	Oklahoma City	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	103	90	-12%
Median rent	$1,412	$1,083	-23%
Median home value	$277,300	$215,100	-22%
Median household income	$76,602	$66,702	-13%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Fort Worth vs Philadelphia (2026)

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Philadelphia is about 1% less expensive than Fort Worth overall — $100,000 in Fort Worth is worth about $99,480 in Philadelphia.

Fort Worth vs Philadelphia: the numbers

Metric	Fort Worth	Philadelphia	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	103	103	-1%
Median rent	$1,412	$1,323	-6%
Median home value	$277,300	$232,400	-16%
Median household income	$76,602	$60,698	-21%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Fort Worth vs Phoenix (2026)

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Phoenix is about 0% more expensive than Fort Worth overall — $100,000 in Fort Worth is worth about $100,219 in Phoenix.

Fort Worth vs Phoenix: the numbers

Metric	Fort Worth	Phoenix	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	103	103	+0%
Median rent	$1,412	$1,458	+3%
Median home value	$277,300	$381,900	+38%
Median household income	$76,602	$77,041	+1%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Fort Worth vs San Antonio (2026)

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San Antonio is about 8% less expensive than Fort Worth overall — $100,000 in Fort Worth is worth about $91,877 in San Antonio.

Fort Worth vs San Antonio: the numbers

Metric	Fort Worth	San Antonio	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	103	95	-8%
Median rent	$1,412	$1,258	-11%
Median home value	$277,300	$219,700	-21%
Median household income	$76,602	$62,917	-18%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Fort Worth vs San Diego (2026)

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San Diego is about 9% more expensive than Fort Worth overall — $100,000 in Fort Worth is worth about $108,533 in San Diego.

Fort Worth vs San Diego: the numbers

Metric	Fort Worth	San Diego	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	103	112	+9%
Median rent	$1,412	$2,223	+57%
Median home value	$277,300	$848,500	+206%
Median household income	$76,602	$104,321	+36%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Fort Worth vs San Francisco (2026)

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San Francisco is about 12% more expensive than Fort Worth overall — $100,000 in Fort Worth is worth about $112,148 in San Francisco.

Fort Worth vs San Francisco: the numbers

Metric	Fort Worth	San Francisco	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	103	116	+12%
Median rent	$1,412	$2,419	+71%
Median home value	$277,300	$1,380,500	+398%
Median household income	$76,602	$141,446	+85%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Fort Worth vs San Jose (2026)

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San Jose is about 7% more expensive than Fort Worth overall — $100,000 in Fort Worth is worth about $107,113 in San Jose.

Fort Worth vs San Jose: the numbers

Metric	Fort Worth	San Jose	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	103	110	+7%
Median rent	$1,412	$2,617	+85%
Median home value	$277,300	$1,187,800	+328%
Median household income	$76,602	$141,565	+85%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Fort Worth vs Seattle (2026)

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Seattle is about 8% more expensive than Fort Worth overall — $100,000 in Fort Worth is worth about $107,802 in Seattle.

Fort Worth vs Seattle: the numbers

Metric	Fort Worth	Seattle	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	103	111	+8%
Median rent	$1,412	$1,998	+42%
Median home value	$277,300	$912,100	+229%
Median household income	$76,602	$121,984	+59%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Fort Worth vs Washington (2026)

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Washington is about 6% more expensive than Fort Worth overall — $100,000 in Fort Worth is worth about $105,620 in Washington.

Fort Worth vs Washington: the numbers

Metric	Fort Worth	Washington	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	103	109	+6%
Median rent	$1,412	$1,900	+35%
Median home value	$277,300	$724,600	+161%
Median household income	$76,602	$106,287	+39%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Houston vs Indianapolis (2026)

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Indianapolis is about 3% less expensive than Houston overall — $100,000 in Houston is worth about $97,026 in Indianapolis.

Houston vs Indianapolis: the numbers

Metric	Houston	Indianapolis	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	99	96	-3%
Median rent	$1,313	$1,112	-15%
Median home value	$253,400	$207,000	-18%
Median household income	$62,894	$62,995	+0%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Houston vs Jacksonville (2026)

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Jacksonville is about 1% more expensive than Houston overall — $100,000 in Houston is worth about $100,867 in Jacksonville.

Houston vs Jacksonville: the numbers

Metric	Houston	Jacksonville	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	99	99	+1%
Median rent	$1,313	$1,375	+5%
Median home value	$253,400	$266,100	+5%
Median household income	$62,894	$66,981	+6%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Houston vs Las Vegas (2026)

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Las Vegas is about 2% more expensive than Houston overall — $100,000 in Houston is worth about $101,608 in Las Vegas.

Houston vs Las Vegas: the numbers

Metric	Houston	Las Vegas	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	99	100	+2%
Median rent	$1,313	$1,456	+11%
Median home value	$253,400	$395,300	+56%
Median household income	$62,894	$70,723	+12%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Houston vs Los Angeles (2026)

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Los Angeles is about 15% more expensive than Houston overall — $100,000 in Houston is worth about $115,145 in Los Angeles.

Houston vs Los Angeles: the numbers

Metric	Houston	Los Angeles	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	99	114	+15%
Median rent	$1,313	$1,879	+43%
Median home value	$253,400	$879,500	+247%
Median household income	$62,894	$80,366	+28%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Houston vs Nashville (2026)

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Nashville is about 2% less expensive than Houston overall — $100,000 in Houston is worth about $97,677 in Nashville.

Houston vs Nashville: the numbers

Metric	Houston	Nashville	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	99	96	-2%
Median rent	$1,313	$1,486	+13%
Median home value	$253,400	$383,100	+51%
Median household income	$62,894	$75,197	+20%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Houston vs New York (2026)

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New York is about 14% more expensive than Houston overall — $100,000 in Houston is worth about $114,128 in New York.

Houston vs New York: the numbers

Metric	Houston	New York	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	99	113	+14%
Median rent	$1,313	$1,779	+35%
Median home value	$253,400	$751,700	+197%
Median household income	$62,894	$79,713	+27%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Houston vs Oklahoma City (2026)

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Oklahoma City is about 8% less expensive than Houston overall — $100,000 in Houston is worth about $91,665 in Oklahoma City.

Houston vs Oklahoma City: the numbers

Metric	Houston	Oklahoma City	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	99	90	-8%
Median rent	$1,313	$1,083	-18%
Median home value	$253,400	$215,100	-15%
Median household income	$62,894	$66,702	+6%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Houston vs Philadelphia (2026)

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Philadelphia is about 4% more expensive than Houston overall — $100,000 in Houston is worth about $103,980 in Philadelphia.

Houston vs Philadelphia: the numbers

Metric	Houston	Philadelphia	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	99	103	+4%
Median rent	$1,313	$1,323	+1%
Median home value	$253,400	$232,400	-8%
Median household income	$62,894	$60,698	-3%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Houston vs Phoenix (2026)

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Phoenix is about 5% more expensive than Houston overall — $100,000 in Houston is worth about $104,752 in Phoenix.

Houston vs Phoenix: the numbers

Metric	Houston	Phoenix	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	99	103	+5%
Median rent	$1,313	$1,458	+11%
Median home value	$253,400	$381,900	+51%
Median household income	$62,894	$77,041	+22%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Houston vs San Antonio (2026)

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San Antonio is about 4% less expensive than Houston overall — $100,000 in Houston is worth about $96,033 in San Antonio.

Houston vs San Antonio: the numbers

Metric	Houston	San Antonio	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	99	95	-4%
Median rent	$1,313	$1,258	-4%
Median home value	$253,400	$219,700	-13%
Median household income	$62,894	$62,917	+0%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Houston vs San Diego (2026)

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San Diego is about 13% more expensive than Houston overall — $100,000 in Houston is worth about $113,442 in San Diego.

Houston vs San Diego: the numbers

Metric	Houston	San Diego	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	99	112	+13%
Median rent	$1,313	$2,223	+69%
Median home value	$253,400	$848,500	+235%
Median household income	$62,894	$104,321	+66%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Houston vs San Francisco (2026)

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San Francisco is about 17% more expensive than Houston overall — $100,000 in Houston is worth about $117,220 in San Francisco.

Houston vs San Francisco: the numbers

Metric	Houston	San Francisco	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	99	116	+17%
Median rent	$1,313	$2,419	+84%
Median home value	$253,400	$1,380,500	+445%
Median household income	$62,894	$141,446	+125%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Houston vs San Jose (2026)

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San Jose is about 12% more expensive than Houston overall — $100,000 in Houston is worth about $111,958 in San Jose.

Houston vs San Jose: the numbers

Metric	Houston	San Jose	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	99	110	+12%
Median rent	$1,313	$2,617	+99%
Median home value	$253,400	$1,187,800	+369%
Median household income	$62,894	$141,565	+125%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Houston vs Seattle (2026)

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Seattle is about 13% more expensive than Houston overall — $100,000 in Houston is worth about $112,678 in Seattle.

Houston vs Seattle: the numbers

Metric	Houston	Seattle	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	99	111	+13%
Median rent	$1,313	$1,998	+52%
Median home value	$253,400	$912,100	+260%
Median household income	$62,894	$121,984	+94%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Houston vs Washington (2026)

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Washington is about 10% more expensive than Houston overall — $100,000 in Houston is worth about $110,398 in Washington.

Houston vs Washington: the numbers

Metric	Houston	Washington	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	99	109	+10%
Median rent	$1,313	$1,900	+45%
Median home value	$253,400	$724,600	+186%
Median household income	$62,894	$106,287	+69%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Indianapolis vs Jacksonville (2026)

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Jacksonville is about 4% more expensive than Indianapolis overall — $100,000 in Indianapolis is worth about $103,958 in Jacksonville.

Indianapolis vs Jacksonville: the numbers

Metric	Indianapolis	Jacksonville	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	96	99	+4%
Median rent	$1,112	$1,375	+24%
Median home value	$207,000	$266,100	+29%
Median household income	$62,995	$66,981	+6%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Indianapolis vs Las Vegas (2026)

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Las Vegas is about 5% more expensive than Indianapolis overall — $100,000 in Indianapolis is worth about $104,722 in Las Vegas.

Indianapolis vs Las Vegas: the numbers

Metric	Indianapolis	Las Vegas	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	96	100	+5%
Median rent	$1,112	$1,456	+31%
Median home value	$207,000	$395,300	+91%
Median household income	$62,995	$70,723	+12%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Indianapolis vs Los Angeles (2026)

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Los Angeles is about 19% more expensive than Indianapolis overall — $100,000 in Indianapolis is worth about $118,674 in Los Angeles.

Indianapolis vs Los Angeles: the numbers

Metric	Indianapolis	Los Angeles	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	96	114	+19%
Median rent	$1,112	$1,879	+69%
Median home value	$207,000	$879,500	+325%
Median household income	$62,995	$80,366	+28%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Indianapolis vs Nashville (2026)

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Nashville is about 1% more expensive than Indianapolis overall — $100,000 in Indianapolis is worth about $100,671 in Nashville.

Indianapolis vs Nashville: the numbers

Metric	Indianapolis	Nashville	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	96	96	+1%
Median rent	$1,112	$1,486	+34%
Median home value	$207,000	$383,100	+85%
Median household income	$62,995	$75,197	+19%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Indianapolis vs New York (2026)

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New York is about 18% more expensive than Indianapolis overall — $100,000 in Indianapolis is worth about $117,626 in New York.

Indianapolis vs New York: the numbers

Metric	Indianapolis	New York	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	96	113	+18%
Median rent	$1,112	$1,779	+60%
Median home value	$207,000	$751,700	+263%
Median household income	$62,995	$79,713	+27%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Indianapolis vs Oklahoma City (2026)

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Oklahoma City is about 6% less expensive than Indianapolis overall — $100,000 in Indianapolis is worth about $94,474 in Oklahoma City.

Indianapolis vs Oklahoma City: the numbers

Metric	Indianapolis	Oklahoma City	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	96	90	-6%
Median rent	$1,112	$1,083	-3%
Median home value	$207,000	$215,100	+4%
Median household income	$62,995	$66,702	+6%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Indianapolis vs Philadelphia (2026)

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Philadelphia is about 7% more expensive than Indianapolis overall — $100,000 in Indianapolis is worth about $107,166 in Philadelphia.

Indianapolis vs Philadelphia: the numbers

Metric	Indianapolis	Philadelphia	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	96	103	+7%
Median rent	$1,112	$1,323	+19%
Median home value	$207,000	$232,400	+12%
Median household income	$62,995	$60,698	-4%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Indianapolis vs Phoenix (2026)

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Phoenix is about 8% more expensive than Indianapolis overall — $100,000 in Indianapolis is worth about $107,963 in Phoenix.

Indianapolis vs Phoenix: the numbers

Metric	Indianapolis	Phoenix	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	96	103	+8%
Median rent	$1,112	$1,458	+31%
Median home value	$207,000	$381,900	+84%
Median household income	$62,995	$77,041	+22%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Indianapolis vs San Antonio (2026)

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San Antonio is about 1% less expensive than Indianapolis overall — $100,000 in Indianapolis is worth about $98,976 in San Antonio.

Indianapolis vs San Antonio: the numbers

Metric	Indianapolis	San Antonio	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	96	95	-1%
Median rent	$1,112	$1,258	+13%
Median home value	$207,000	$219,700	+6%
Median household income	$62,995	$62,917	-0%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Indianapolis vs San Diego (2026)

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San Diego is about 17% more expensive than Indianapolis overall — $100,000 in Indianapolis is worth about $116,919 in San Diego.

Indianapolis vs San Diego: the numbers

Metric	Indianapolis	San Diego	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	96	112	+17%
Median rent	$1,112	$2,223	+100%
Median home value	$207,000	$848,500	+310%
Median household income	$62,995	$104,321	+66%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Indianapolis vs San Francisco (2026)

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San Francisco is about 21% more expensive than Indianapolis overall — $100,000 in Indianapolis is worth about $120,813 in San Francisco.

Indianapolis vs San Francisco: the numbers

Metric	Indianapolis	San Francisco	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	96	116	+21%
Median rent	$1,112	$2,419	+118%
Median home value	$207,000	$1,380,500	+567%
Median household income	$62,995	$141,446	+125%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Indianapolis vs San Jose (2026)

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San Jose is about 15% more expensive than Indianapolis overall — $100,000 in Indianapolis is worth about $115,389 in San Jose.

Indianapolis vs San Jose: the numbers

Metric	Indianapolis	San Jose	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	96	110	+15%
Median rent	$1,112	$2,617	+135%
Median home value	$207,000	$1,187,800	+474%
Median household income	$62,995	$141,565	+125%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Indianapolis vs Seattle (2026)

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Seattle is about 16% more expensive than Indianapolis overall — $100,000 in Indianapolis is worth about $116,131 in Seattle.

Indianapolis vs Seattle: the numbers

Metric	Indianapolis	Seattle	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	96	111	+16%
Median rent	$1,112	$1,998	+80%
Median home value	$207,000	$912,100	+341%
Median household income	$62,995	$121,984	+94%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Indianapolis vs Washington (2026)

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Washington is about 14% more expensive than Indianapolis overall — $100,000 in Indianapolis is worth about $113,781 in Washington.

Indianapolis vs Washington: the numbers

Metric	Indianapolis	Washington	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	96	109	+14%
Median rent	$1,112	$1,900	+71%
Median home value	$207,000	$724,600	+250%
Median household income	$62,995	$106,287	+69%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Jacksonville vs Las Vegas (2026)

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Las Vegas is about 1% more expensive than Jacksonville overall — $100,000 in Jacksonville is worth about $100,735 in Las Vegas.

Jacksonville vs Las Vegas: the numbers

Metric	Jacksonville	Las Vegas	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	99	100	+1%
Median rent	$1,375	$1,456	+6%
Median home value	$266,100	$395,300	+49%
Median household income	$66,981	$70,723	+6%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Jacksonville vs Los Angeles (2026)

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Los Angeles is about 14% more expensive than Jacksonville overall — $100,000 in Jacksonville is worth about $114,155 in Los Angeles.

Jacksonville vs Los Angeles: the numbers

Metric	Jacksonville	Los Angeles	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	99	114	+14%
Median rent	$1,375	$1,879	+37%
Median home value	$266,100	$879,500	+231%
Median household income	$66,981	$80,366	+20%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Jacksonville vs Nashville (2026)

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Nashville is about 3% less expensive than Jacksonville overall — $100,000 in Jacksonville is worth about $96,838 in Nashville.

Jacksonville vs Nashville: the numbers

Metric	Jacksonville	Nashville	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	99	96	-3%
Median rent	$1,375	$1,486	+8%
Median home value	$266,100	$383,100	+44%
Median household income	$66,981	$75,197	+12%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Jacksonville vs New York (2026)

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New York is about 13% more expensive than Jacksonville overall — $100,000 in Jacksonville is worth about $113,147 in New York.

Jacksonville vs New York: the numbers

Metric	Jacksonville	New York	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	99	113	+13%
Median rent	$1,375	$1,779	+29%
Median home value	$266,100	$751,700	+182%
Median household income	$66,981	$79,713	+19%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Jacksonville vs Oklahoma City (2026)

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Oklahoma City is about 9% less expensive than Jacksonville overall — $100,000 in Jacksonville is worth about $90,877 in Oklahoma City.

Jacksonville vs Oklahoma City: the numbers

Metric	Jacksonville	Oklahoma City	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	99	90	-9%
Median rent	$1,375	$1,083	-21%
Median home value	$266,100	$215,100	-19%
Median household income	$66,981	$66,702	-0%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Jacksonville vs Philadelphia (2026)

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Philadelphia is about 3% more expensive than Jacksonville overall — $100,000 in Jacksonville is worth about $103,086 in Philadelphia.

Jacksonville vs Philadelphia: the numbers

Metric	Jacksonville	Philadelphia	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	99	103	+3%
Median rent	$1,375	$1,323	-4%
Median home value	$266,100	$232,400	-13%
Median household income	$66,981	$60,698	-9%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Jacksonville vs Phoenix (2026)

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Phoenix is about 4% more expensive than Jacksonville overall — $100,000 in Jacksonville is worth about $103,852 in Phoenix.

Jacksonville vs Phoenix: the numbers

Metric	Jacksonville	Phoenix	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	99	103	+4%
Median rent	$1,375	$1,458	+6%
Median home value	$266,100	$381,900	+44%
Median household income	$66,981	$77,041	+15%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Jacksonville vs San Antonio (2026)

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San Antonio is about 5% less expensive than Jacksonville overall — $100,000 in Jacksonville is worth about $95,207 in San Antonio.

Jacksonville vs San Antonio: the numbers

Metric	Jacksonville	San Antonio	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	99	95	-5%
Median rent	$1,375	$1,258	-9%
Median home value	$266,100	$219,700	-17%
Median household income	$66,981	$62,917	-6%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Jacksonville vs San Diego (2026)

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San Diego is about 12% more expensive than Jacksonville overall — $100,000 in Jacksonville is worth about $112,467 in San Diego.

Jacksonville vs San Diego: the numbers

Metric	Jacksonville	San Diego	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	99	112	+12%
Median rent	$1,375	$2,223	+62%
Median home value	$266,100	$848,500	+219%
Median household income	$66,981	$104,321	+56%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Jacksonville vs San Francisco (2026)

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San Francisco is about 16% more expensive than Jacksonville overall — $100,000 in Jacksonville is worth about $116,213 in San Francisco.

Jacksonville vs San Francisco: the numbers

Metric	Jacksonville	San Francisco	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	99	116	+16%
Median rent	$1,375	$2,419	+76%
Median home value	$266,100	$1,380,500	+419%
Median household income	$66,981	$141,446	+111%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Jacksonville vs San Jose (2026)

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San Jose is about 11% more expensive than Jacksonville overall — $100,000 in Jacksonville is worth about $110,996 in San Jose.

Jacksonville vs San Jose: the numbers

Metric	Jacksonville	San Jose	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	99	110	+11%
Median rent	$1,375	$2,617	+90%
Median home value	$266,100	$1,187,800	+346%
Median household income	$66,981	$141,565	+111%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Jacksonville vs Seattle (2026)

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Seattle is about 12% more expensive than Jacksonville overall — $100,000 in Jacksonville is worth about $111,709 in Seattle.

Jacksonville vs Seattle: the numbers

Metric	Jacksonville	Seattle	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	99	111	+12%
Median rent	$1,375	$1,998	+45%
Median home value	$266,100	$912,100	+243%
Median household income	$66,981	$121,984	+82%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Jacksonville vs Washington (2026)

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Washington is about 9% more expensive than Jacksonville overall — $100,000 in Jacksonville is worth about $109,449 in Washington.

Jacksonville vs Washington: the numbers

Metric	Jacksonville	Washington	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	99	109	+9%
Median rent	$1,375	$1,900	+38%
Median home value	$266,100	$724,600	+172%
Median household income	$66,981	$106,287	+59%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Las Vegas vs Los Angeles (2026)

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Los Angeles is about 13% more expensive than Las Vegas overall — $100,000 in Las Vegas is worth about $113,322 in Los Angeles.

Las Vegas vs Los Angeles: the numbers

Metric	Las Vegas	Los Angeles	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	100	114	+13%
Median rent	$1,456	$1,879	+29%
Median home value	$395,300	$879,500	+122%
Median household income	$70,723	$80,366	+14%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Las Vegas vs Nashville (2026)

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Nashville is about 4% less expensive than Las Vegas overall — $100,000 in Las Vegas is worth about $96,131 in Nashville.

Las Vegas vs Nashville: the numbers

Metric	Las Vegas	Nashville	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	100	96	-4%
Median rent	$1,456	$1,486	+2%
Median home value	$395,300	$383,100	-3%
Median household income	$70,723	$75,197	+6%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Las Vegas vs New York (2026)

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New York is about 12% more expensive than Las Vegas overall — $100,000 in Las Vegas is worth about $112,322 in New York.

Las Vegas vs New York: the numbers

Metric	Las Vegas	New York	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	100	113	+12%
Median rent	$1,456	$1,779	+22%
Median home value	$395,300	$751,700	+90%
Median household income	$70,723	$79,713	+13%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Las Vegas vs Oklahoma City (2026)

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Oklahoma City is about 10% less expensive than Las Vegas overall — $100,000 in Las Vegas is worth about $90,214 in Oklahoma City.

Las Vegas vs Oklahoma City: the numbers

Metric	Las Vegas	Oklahoma City	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	100	90	-10%
Median rent	$1,456	$1,083	-26%
Median home value	$395,300	$215,100	-46%
Median household income	$70,723	$66,702	-6%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Las Vegas vs Philadelphia (2026)

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Philadelphia is about 2% more expensive than Las Vegas overall — $100,000 in Las Vegas is worth about $102,334 in Philadelphia.

Las Vegas vs Philadelphia: the numbers

Metric	Las Vegas	Philadelphia	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	100	103	+2%
Median rent	$1,456	$1,323	-9%
Median home value	$395,300	$232,400	-41%
Median household income	$70,723	$60,698	-14%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Las Vegas vs Phoenix (2026)

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Phoenix is about 3% more expensive than Las Vegas overall — $100,000 in Las Vegas is worth about $103,094 in Phoenix.

Las Vegas vs Phoenix: the numbers

Metric	Las Vegas	Phoenix	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	100	103	+3%
Median rent	$1,456	$1,458	+0%
Median home value	$395,300	$381,900	-3%
Median household income	$70,723	$77,041	+9%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Las Vegas vs San Antonio (2026)

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San Antonio is about 5% less expensive than Las Vegas overall — $100,000 in Las Vegas is worth about $94,513 in San Antonio.

Las Vegas vs San Antonio: the numbers

Metric	Las Vegas	San Antonio	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	100	95	-5%
Median rent	$1,456	$1,258	-14%
Median home value	$395,300	$219,700	-44%
Median household income	$70,723	$62,917	-11%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Las Vegas vs San Diego (2026)

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San Diego is about 12% more expensive than Las Vegas overall — $100,000 in Las Vegas is worth about $111,647 in San Diego.

Las Vegas vs San Diego: the numbers

Metric	Las Vegas	San Diego	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	100	112	+12%
Median rent	$1,456	$2,223	+53%
Median home value	$395,300	$848,500	+115%
Median household income	$70,723	$104,321	+48%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Las Vegas vs San Francisco (2026)

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San Francisco is about 15% more expensive than Las Vegas overall — $100,000 in Las Vegas is worth about $115,365 in San Francisco.

Las Vegas vs San Francisco: the numbers

Metric	Las Vegas	San Francisco	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	100	116	+15%
Median rent	$1,456	$2,419	+66%
Median home value	$395,300	$1,380,500	+249%
Median household income	$70,723	$141,446	+100%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Las Vegas vs San Jose (2026)

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San Jose is about 10% more expensive than Las Vegas overall — $100,000 in Las Vegas is worth about $110,186 in San Jose.

Las Vegas vs San Jose: the numbers

Metric	Las Vegas	San Jose	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	100	110	+10%
Median rent	$1,456	$2,617	+80%
Median home value	$395,300	$1,187,800	+200%
Median household income	$70,723	$141,565	+100%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Las Vegas vs Seattle (2026)

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Seattle is about 11% more expensive than Las Vegas overall — $100,000 in Las Vegas is worth about $110,895 in Seattle.

Las Vegas vs Seattle: the numbers

Metric	Las Vegas	Seattle	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	100	111	+11%
Median rent	$1,456	$1,998	+37%
Median home value	$395,300	$912,100	+131%
Median household income	$70,723	$121,984	+72%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Las Vegas vs Washington (2026)

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Washington is about 9% more expensive than Las Vegas overall — $100,000 in Las Vegas is worth about $108,650 in Washington.

Las Vegas vs Washington: the numbers

Metric	Las Vegas	Washington	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	100	109	+9%
Median rent	$1,456	$1,900	+30%
Median home value	$395,300	$724,600	+83%
Median household income	$70,723	$106,287	+50%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Los Angeles vs Nashville (2026)

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Nashville is about 15% less expensive than Los Angeles overall — $100,000 in Los Angeles is worth about $84,830 in Nashville.

Los Angeles vs Nashville: the numbers

Metric	Los Angeles	Nashville	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	114	96	-15%
Median rent	$1,879	$1,486	-21%
Median home value	$879,500	$383,100	-56%
Median household income	$80,366	$75,197	-6%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Los Angeles vs New York (2026)

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New York is about 1% less expensive than Los Angeles overall — $100,000 in Los Angeles is worth about $99,117 in New York.

Los Angeles vs New York: the numbers

Metric	Los Angeles	New York	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	114	113	-1%
Median rent	$1,879	$1,779	-5%
Median home value	$879,500	$751,700	-15%
Median household income	$80,366	$79,713	-1%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Los Angeles vs Oklahoma City (2026)

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Oklahoma City is about 20% less expensive than Los Angeles overall — $100,000 in Los Angeles is worth about $79,608 in Oklahoma City.

Los Angeles vs Oklahoma City: the numbers

Metric	Los Angeles	Oklahoma City	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	114	90	-20%
Median rent	$1,879	$1,083	-42%
Median home value	$879,500	$215,100	-76%
Median household income	$80,366	$66,702	-17%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Los Angeles vs Philadelphia (2026)

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Philadelphia is about 10% less expensive than Los Angeles overall — $100,000 in Los Angeles is worth about $90,303 in Philadelphia.

Los Angeles vs Philadelphia: the numbers

Metric	Los Angeles	Philadelphia	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	114	103	-10%
Median rent	$1,879	$1,323	-30%
Median home value	$879,500	$232,400	-74%
Median household income	$80,366	$60,698	-24%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Los Angeles vs Phoenix (2026)

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Phoenix is about 9% less expensive than Los Angeles overall — $100,000 in Los Angeles is worth about $90,974 in Phoenix.

Los Angeles vs Phoenix: the numbers

Metric	Los Angeles	Phoenix	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	114	103	-9%
Median rent	$1,879	$1,458	-22%
Median home value	$879,500	$381,900	-57%
Median household income	$80,366	$77,041	-4%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Los Angeles vs San Antonio (2026)

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San Antonio is about 17% less expensive than Los Angeles overall — $100,000 in Los Angeles is worth about $83,402 in San Antonio.

Los Angeles vs San Antonio: the numbers

Metric	Los Angeles	San Antonio	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	114	95	-17%
Median rent	$1,879	$1,258	-33%
Median home value	$879,500	$219,700	-75%
Median household income	$80,366	$62,917	-22%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Los Angeles vs San Diego (2026)

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San Diego is about 1% less expensive than Los Angeles overall — $100,000 in Los Angeles is worth about $98,522 in San Diego.

Los Angeles vs San Diego: the numbers

Metric	Los Angeles	San Diego	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	114	112	-1%
Median rent	$1,879	$2,223	+18%
Median home value	$879,500	$848,500	-4%
Median household income	$80,366	$104,321	+30%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Los Angeles vs San Francisco (2026)

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San Francisco is about 2% more expensive than Los Angeles overall — $100,000 in Los Angeles is worth about $101,802 in San Francisco.

Los Angeles vs San Francisco: the numbers

Metric	Los Angeles	San Francisco	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	114	116	+2%
Median rent	$1,879	$2,419	+29%
Median home value	$879,500	$1,380,500	+57%
Median household income	$80,366	$141,446	+76%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Los Angeles vs San Jose (2026)

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San Jose is about 3% less expensive than Los Angeles overall — $100,000 in Los Angeles is worth about $97,232 in San Jose.

Los Angeles vs San Jose: the numbers

Metric	Los Angeles	San Jose	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	114	110	-3%
Median rent	$1,879	$2,617	+39%
Median home value	$879,500	$1,187,800	+35%
Median household income	$80,366	$141,565	+76%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Los Angeles vs Seattle (2026)

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Seattle is about 2% less expensive than Los Angeles overall — $100,000 in Los Angeles is worth about $97,858 in Seattle.

Los Angeles vs Seattle: the numbers

Metric	Los Angeles	Seattle	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	114	111	-2%
Median rent	$1,879	$1,998	+6%
Median home value	$879,500	$912,100	+4%
Median household income	$80,366	$121,984	+52%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Los Angeles vs Washington (2026)

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Washington is about 4% less expensive than Los Angeles overall — $100,000 in Los Angeles is worth about $95,877 in Washington.

Los Angeles vs Washington: the numbers

Metric	Los Angeles	Washington	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	114	109	-4%
Median rent	$1,879	$1,900	+1%
Median home value	$879,500	$724,600	-18%
Median household income	$80,366	$106,287	+32%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Nashville vs New York (2026)

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New York is about 17% more expensive than Nashville overall — $100,000 in Nashville is worth about $116,842 in New York.

Nashville vs New York: the numbers

Metric	Nashville	New York	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	96	113	+17%
Median rent	$1,486	$1,779	+20%
Median home value	$383,100	$751,700	+96%
Median household income	$75,197	$79,713	+6%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Nashville vs Oklahoma City (2026)

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Oklahoma City is about 6% less expensive than Nashville overall — $100,000 in Nashville is worth about $93,845 in Oklahoma City.

Nashville vs Oklahoma City: the numbers

Metric	Nashville	Oklahoma City	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	96	90	-6%
Median rent	$1,486	$1,083	-27%
Median home value	$383,100	$215,100	-44%
Median household income	$75,197	$66,702	-11%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Nashville vs Philadelphia (2026)

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Philadelphia is about 6% more expensive than Nashville overall — $100,000 in Nashville is worth about $106,452 in Philadelphia.

Nashville vs Philadelphia: the numbers

Metric	Nashville	Philadelphia	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	96	103	+6%
Median rent	$1,486	$1,323	-11%
Median home value	$383,100	$232,400	-39%
Median household income	$75,197	$60,698	-19%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Nashville vs Phoenix (2026)

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Phoenix is about 7% more expensive than Nashville overall — $100,000 in Nashville is worth about $107,243 in Phoenix.

Nashville vs Phoenix: the numbers

Metric	Nashville	Phoenix	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	96	103	+7%
Median rent	$1,486	$1,458	-2%
Median home value	$383,100	$381,900	-0%
Median household income	$75,197	$77,041	+2%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Nashville vs San Antonio (2026)

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San Antonio is about 2% less expensive than Nashville overall — $100,000 in Nashville is worth about $98,316 in San Antonio.

Nashville vs San Antonio: the numbers

Metric	Nashville	San Antonio	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	96	95	-2%
Median rent	$1,486	$1,258	-15%
Median home value	$383,100	$219,700	-43%
Median household income	$75,197	$62,917	-16%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Nashville vs San Diego (2026)

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San Diego is about 16% more expensive than Nashville overall — $100,000 in Nashville is worth about $116,140 in San Diego.

Nashville vs San Diego: the numbers

Metric	Nashville	San Diego	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	96	112	+16%
Median rent	$1,486	$2,223	+50%
Median home value	$383,100	$848,500	+121%
Median household income	$75,197	$104,321	+39%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Nashville vs San Francisco (2026)

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San Francisco is about 20% more expensive than Nashville overall — $100,000 in Nashville is worth about $120,008 in San Francisco.

Nashville vs San Francisco: the numbers

Metric	Nashville	San Francisco	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	96	116	+20%
Median rent	$1,486	$2,419	+63%
Median home value	$383,100	$1,380,500	+260%
Median household income	$75,197	$141,446	+88%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Nashville vs San Jose (2026)

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San Jose is about 15% more expensive than Nashville overall — $100,000 in Nashville is worth about $114,620 in San Jose.

Nashville vs San Jose: the numbers

Metric	Nashville	San Jose	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	96	110	+15%
Median rent	$1,486	$2,617	+76%
Median home value	$383,100	$1,187,800	+210%
Median household income	$75,197	$141,565	+88%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Nashville vs Seattle (2026)

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Seattle is about 15% more expensive than Nashville overall — $100,000 in Nashville is worth about $115,357 in Seattle.

Nashville vs Seattle: the numbers

Metric	Nashville	Seattle	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	96	111	+15%
Median rent	$1,486	$1,998	+34%
Median home value	$383,100	$912,100	+138%
Median household income	$75,197	$121,984	+62%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Nashville vs Washington (2026)

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Washington is about 13% more expensive than Nashville overall — $100,000 in Nashville is worth about $113,023 in Washington.

Nashville vs Washington: the numbers

Metric	Nashville	Washington	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	96	109	+13%
Median rent	$1,486	$1,900	+28%
Median home value	$383,100	$724,600	+89%
Median household income	$75,197	$106,287	+41%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: New York vs Oklahoma City (2026)

Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Oklahoma City is about 20% less expensive than New York overall — $100,000 in New York is worth about $80,318 in Oklahoma City.

New York vs Oklahoma City: the numbers

Metric	New York	Oklahoma City	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	113	90	-20%
Median rent	$1,779	$1,083	-39%
Median home value	$751,700	$215,100	-71%
Median household income	$79,713	$66,702	-16%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: New York vs Philadelphia (2026)

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Philadelphia is about 9% less expensive than New York overall — $100,000 in New York is worth about $91,108 in Philadelphia.

New York vs Philadelphia: the numbers

Metric	New York	Philadelphia	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	113	103	-9%
Median rent	$1,779	$1,323	-26%
Median home value	$751,700	$232,400	-69%
Median household income	$79,713	$60,698	-24%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: New York vs Phoenix (2026)

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Phoenix is about 8% less expensive than New York overall — $100,000 in New York is worth about $91,785 in Phoenix.

New York vs Phoenix: the numbers

Metric	New York	Phoenix	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	113	103	-8%
Median rent	$1,779	$1,458	-18%
Median home value	$751,700	$381,900	-49%
Median household income	$79,713	$77,041	-3%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: New York vs San Antonio (2026)

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San Antonio is about 16% less expensive than New York overall — $100,000 in New York is worth about $84,145 in San Antonio.

New York vs San Antonio: the numbers

Metric	New York	San Antonio	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	113	95	-16%
Median rent	$1,779	$1,258	-29%
Median home value	$751,700	$219,700	-71%
Median household income	$79,713	$62,917	-21%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: New York vs San Diego (2026)

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San Diego is about 1% less expensive than New York overall — $100,000 in New York is worth about $99,399 in San Diego.

New York vs San Diego: the numbers

Metric	New York	San Diego	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	113	112	-1%
Median rent	$1,779	$2,223	+25%
Median home value	$751,700	$848,500	+13%
Median household income	$79,713	$104,321	+31%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: New York vs San Francisco (2026)

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San Francisco is about 3% more expensive than New York overall — $100,000 in New York is worth about $102,710 in San Francisco.

New York vs San Francisco: the numbers

Metric	New York	San Francisco	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	113	116	+3%
Median rent	$1,779	$2,419	+36%
Median home value	$751,700	$1,380,500	+84%
Median household income	$79,713	$141,446	+77%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: New York vs San Jose (2026)

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San Jose is about 2% less expensive than New York overall — $100,000 in New York is worth about $98,099 in San Jose.

New York vs San Jose: the numbers

Metric	New York	San Jose	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	113	110	-2%
Median rent	$1,779	$2,617	+47%
Median home value	$751,700	$1,187,800	+58%
Median household income	$79,713	$141,565	+78%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: New York vs Seattle (2026)

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Seattle is about 1% less expensive than New York overall — $100,000 in New York is worth about $98,730 in Seattle.

New York vs Seattle: the numbers

Metric	New York	Seattle	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	113	111	-1%
Median rent	$1,779	$1,998	+12%
Median home value	$751,700	$912,100	+21%
Median household income	$79,713	$121,984	+53%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: New York vs Washington (2026)

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Washington is about 3% less expensive than New York overall — $100,000 in New York is worth about $96,732 in Washington.

New York vs Washington: the numbers

Metric	New York	Washington	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	113	109	-3%
Median rent	$1,779	$1,900	+7%
Median home value	$751,700	$724,600	-4%
Median household income	$79,713	$106,287	+33%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Oklahoma City vs Philadelphia (2026)

Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Philadelphia is about 13% more expensive than Oklahoma City overall — $100,000 in Oklahoma City is worth about $113,435 in Philadelphia.

Oklahoma City vs Philadelphia: the numbers

Metric	Oklahoma City	Philadelphia	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	90	103	+13%
Median rent	$1,083	$1,323	+22%
Median home value	$215,100	$232,400	+8%
Median household income	$66,702	$60,698	-9%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Oklahoma City vs Phoenix (2026)

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Phoenix is about 14% more expensive than Oklahoma City overall — $100,000 in Oklahoma City is worth about $114,278 in Phoenix.

Oklahoma City vs Phoenix: the numbers

Metric	Oklahoma City	Phoenix	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	90	103	+14%
Median rent	$1,083	$1,458	+35%
Median home value	$215,100	$381,900	+78%
Median household income	$66,702	$77,041	+16%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Oklahoma City vs San Antonio (2026)

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San Antonio is about 5% more expensive than Oklahoma City overall — $100,000 in Oklahoma City is worth about $104,765 in San Antonio.

Oklahoma City vs San Antonio: the numbers

Metric	Oklahoma City	San Antonio	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	90	95	+5%
Median rent	$1,083	$1,258	+16%
Median home value	$215,100	$219,700	+2%
Median household income	$66,702	$62,917	-6%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Oklahoma City vs San Diego (2026)

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San Diego is about 24% more expensive than Oklahoma City overall — $100,000 in Oklahoma City is worth about $123,758 in San Diego.

Oklahoma City vs San Diego: the numbers

Metric	Oklahoma City	San Diego	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	90	112	+24%
Median rent	$1,083	$2,223	+105%
Median home value	$215,100	$848,500	+294%
Median household income	$66,702	$104,321	+56%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Oklahoma City vs San Francisco (2026)

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San Francisco is about 28% more expensive than Oklahoma City overall — $100,000 in Oklahoma City is worth about $127,879 in San Francisco.

Oklahoma City vs San Francisco: the numbers

Metric	Oklahoma City	San Francisco	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	90	116	+28%
Median rent	$1,083	$2,419	+123%
Median home value	$215,100	$1,380,500	+542%
Median household income	$66,702	$141,446	+112%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Oklahoma City vs San Jose (2026)

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San Jose is about 22% more expensive than Oklahoma City overall — $100,000 in Oklahoma City is worth about $122,139 in San Jose.

Oklahoma City vs San Jose: the numbers

Metric	Oklahoma City	San Jose	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	90	110	+22%
Median rent	$1,083	$2,617	+142%
Median home value	$215,100	$1,187,800	+452%
Median household income	$66,702	$141,565	+112%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Oklahoma City vs Seattle (2026)

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Seattle is about 23% more expensive than Oklahoma City overall — $100,000 in Oklahoma City is worth about $122,924 in Seattle.

Oklahoma City vs Seattle: the numbers

Metric	Oklahoma City	Seattle	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	90	111	+23%
Median rent	$1,083	$1,998	+84%
Median home value	$215,100	$912,100	+324%
Median household income	$66,702	$121,984	+83%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Oklahoma City vs Washington (2026)

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Washington is about 20% more expensive than Oklahoma City overall — $100,000 in Oklahoma City is worth about $120,436 in Washington.

Oklahoma City vs Washington: the numbers

Metric	Oklahoma City	Washington	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	90	109	+20%
Median rent	$1,083	$1,900	+75%
Median home value	$215,100	$724,600	+237%
Median household income	$66,702	$106,287	+59%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Philadelphia vs Phoenix (2026)

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Phoenix is about 1% more expensive than Philadelphia overall — $100,000 in Philadelphia is worth about $100,743 in Phoenix.

Philadelphia vs Phoenix: the numbers

Metric	Philadelphia	Phoenix	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	103	103	+1%
Median rent	$1,323	$1,458	+10%
Median home value	$232,400	$381,900	+64%
Median household income	$60,698	$77,041	+27%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Philadelphia vs San Antonio (2026)

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San Antonio is about 8% less expensive than Philadelphia overall — $100,000 in Philadelphia is worth about $92,357 in San Antonio.

Philadelphia vs San Antonio: the numbers

Metric	Philadelphia	San Antonio	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	103	95	-8%
Median rent	$1,323	$1,258	-5%
Median home value	$232,400	$219,700	-5%
Median household income	$60,698	$62,917	+4%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Philadelphia vs San Diego (2026)

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San Diego is about 9% more expensive than Philadelphia overall — $100,000 in Philadelphia is worth about $109,101 in San Diego.

Philadelphia vs San Diego: the numbers

Metric	Philadelphia	San Diego	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	103	112	+9%
Median rent	$1,323	$2,223	+68%
Median home value	$232,400	$848,500	+265%
Median household income	$60,698	$104,321	+72%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Philadelphia vs San Francisco (2026)

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San Francisco is about 13% more expensive than Philadelphia overall — $100,000 in Philadelphia is worth about $112,734 in San Francisco.

Philadelphia vs San Francisco: the numbers

Metric	Philadelphia	San Francisco	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	103	116	+13%
Median rent	$1,323	$2,419	+83%
Median home value	$232,400	$1,380,500	+494%
Median household income	$60,698	$141,446	+133%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Philadelphia vs San Jose (2026)

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San Jose is about 8% more expensive than Philadelphia overall — $100,000 in Philadelphia is worth about $107,673 in San Jose.

Philadelphia vs San Jose: the numbers

Metric	Philadelphia	San Jose	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	103	110	+8%
Median rent	$1,323	$2,617	+98%
Median home value	$232,400	$1,187,800	+411%
Median household income	$60,698	$141,565	+133%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Philadelphia vs Seattle (2026)

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Seattle is about 8% more expensive than Philadelphia overall — $100,000 in Philadelphia is worth about $108,365 in Seattle.

Philadelphia vs Seattle: the numbers

Metric	Philadelphia	Seattle	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	103	111	+8%
Median rent	$1,323	$1,998	+51%
Median home value	$232,400	$912,100	+292%
Median household income	$60,698	$121,984	+101%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Philadelphia vs Washington (2026)

Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Washington is about 6% more expensive than Philadelphia overall — $100,000 in Philadelphia is worth about $106,172 in Washington.

Philadelphia vs Washington: the numbers

Metric	Philadelphia	Washington	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	103	109	+6%
Median rent	$1,323	$1,900	+44%
Median home value	$232,400	$724,600	+212%
Median household income	$60,698	$106,287	+75%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Phoenix vs San Antonio (2026)

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San Antonio is about 8% less expensive than Phoenix overall — $100,000 in Phoenix is worth about $91,676 in San Antonio.

Phoenix vs San Antonio: the numbers

Metric	Phoenix	San Antonio	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	103	95	-8%
Median rent	$1,458	$1,258	-14%
Median home value	$381,900	$219,700	-42%
Median household income	$77,041	$62,917	-18%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Phoenix vs San Diego (2026)

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San Diego is about 8% more expensive than Phoenix overall — $100,000 in Phoenix is worth about $108,296 in San Diego.

Phoenix vs San Diego: the numbers

Metric	Phoenix	San Diego	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	103	112	+8%
Median rent	$1,458	$2,223	+52%
Median home value	$381,900	$848,500	+122%
Median household income	$77,041	$104,321	+35%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Phoenix vs San Francisco (2026)

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San Francisco is about 12% more expensive than Phoenix overall — $100,000 in Phoenix is worth about $111,902 in San Francisco.

Phoenix vs San Francisco: the numbers

Metric	Phoenix	San Francisco	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	103	116	+12%
Median rent	$1,458	$2,419	+66%
Median home value	$381,900	$1,380,500	+261%
Median household income	$77,041	$141,446	+84%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Phoenix vs San Jose (2026)

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San Jose is about 7% more expensive than Phoenix overall — $100,000 in Phoenix is worth about $106,879 in San Jose.

Phoenix vs San Jose: the numbers

Metric	Phoenix	San Jose	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	103	110	+7%
Median rent	$1,458	$2,617	+79%
Median home value	$381,900	$1,187,800	+211%
Median household income	$77,041	$141,565	+84%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Phoenix vs Seattle (2026)

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Seattle is about 8% more expensive than Phoenix overall — $100,000 in Phoenix is worth about $107,566 in Seattle.

Phoenix vs Seattle: the numbers

Metric	Phoenix	Seattle	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	103	111	+8%
Median rent	$1,458	$1,998	+37%
Median home value	$381,900	$912,100	+139%
Median household income	$77,041	$121,984	+58%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Phoenix vs Washington (2026)

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Washington is about 5% more expensive than Phoenix overall — $100,000 in Phoenix is worth about $105,389 in Washington.

Phoenix vs Washington: the numbers

Metric	Phoenix	Washington	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	103	109	+5%
Median rent	$1,458	$1,900	+30%
Median home value	$381,900	$724,600	+90%
Median household income	$77,041	$106,287	+38%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: San Antonio vs San Diego (2026)

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San Diego is about 18% more expensive than San Antonio overall — $100,000 in San Antonio is worth about $118,129 in San Diego.

San Antonio vs San Diego: the numbers

Metric	San Antonio	San Diego	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	95	112	+18%
Median rent	$1,258	$2,223	+77%
Median home value	$219,700	$848,500	+286%
Median household income	$62,917	$104,321	+66%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: San Antonio vs San Francisco (2026)

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San Francisco is about 22% more expensive than San Antonio overall — $100,000 in San Antonio is worth about $122,063 in San Francisco.

San Antonio vs San Francisco: the numbers

Metric	San Antonio	San Francisco	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	95	116	+22%
Median rent	$1,258	$2,419	+92%
Median home value	$219,700	$1,380,500	+528%
Median household income	$62,917	$141,446	+125%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: San Antonio vs San Jose (2026)

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San Jose is about 17% more expensive than San Antonio overall — $100,000 in San Antonio is worth about $116,583 in San Jose.

San Antonio vs San Jose: the numbers

Metric	San Antonio	San Jose	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	95	110	+17%
Median rent	$1,258	$2,617	+108%
Median home value	$219,700	$1,187,800	+441%
Median household income	$62,917	$141,565	+125%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: San Antonio vs Seattle (2026)

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Seattle is about 17% more expensive than San Antonio overall — $100,000 in San Antonio is worth about $117,333 in Seattle.

San Antonio vs Seattle: the numbers

Metric	San Antonio	Seattle	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	95	111	+17%
Median rent	$1,258	$1,998	+59%
Median home value	$219,700	$912,100	+315%
Median household income	$62,917	$121,984	+94%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: San Antonio vs Washington (2026)

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Washington is about 15% more expensive than San Antonio overall — $100,000 in San Antonio is worth about $114,958 in Washington.

San Antonio vs Washington: the numbers

Metric	San Antonio	Washington	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	95	109	+15%
Median rent	$1,258	$1,900	+51%
Median home value	$219,700	$724,600	+230%
Median household income	$62,917	$106,287	+69%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: San Diego vs San Francisco (2026)

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San Francisco is about 3% more expensive than San Diego overall — $100,000 in San Diego is worth about $103,330 in San Francisco.

San Diego vs San Francisco: the numbers

Metric	San Diego	San Francisco	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	112	116	+3%
Median rent	$2,223	$2,419	+9%
Median home value	$848,500	$1,380,500	+63%
Median household income	$104,321	$141,446	+36%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: San Diego vs San Jose (2026)

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San Jose is about 1% less expensive than San Diego overall — $100,000 in San Diego is worth about $98,692 in San Jose.

San Diego vs San Jose: the numbers

Metric	San Diego	San Jose	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	112	110	-1%
Median rent	$2,223	$2,617	+18%
Median home value	$848,500	$1,187,800	+40%
Median household income	$104,321	$141,565	+36%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: San Diego vs Seattle (2026)

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Seattle is about 1% less expensive than San Diego overall — $100,000 in San Diego is worth about $99,326 in Seattle.

San Diego vs Seattle: the numbers

Metric	San Diego	Seattle	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	112	111	-1%
Median rent	$2,223	$1,998	-10%
Median home value	$848,500	$912,100	+8%
Median household income	$104,321	$121,984	+17%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: San Diego vs Washington (2026)

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Washington is about 3% less expensive than San Diego overall — $100,000 in San Diego is worth about $97,316 in Washington.

San Diego vs Washington: the numbers

Metric	San Diego	Washington	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	112	109	-3%
Median rent	$2,223	$1,900	-15%
Median home value	$848,500	$724,600	-15%
Median household income	$104,321	$106,287	+2%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: San Francisco vs San Jose (2026)

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San Jose is about 4% less expensive than San Francisco overall — $100,000 in San Francisco is worth about $95,511 in San Jose.

San Francisco vs San Jose: the numbers

Metric	San Francisco	San Jose	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	116	110	-4%
Median rent	$2,419	$2,617	+8%
Median home value	$1,380,500	$1,187,800	-14%
Median household income	$141,446	$141,565	+0%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: San Francisco vs Seattle (2026)

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Seattle is about 4% less expensive than San Francisco overall — $100,000 in San Francisco is worth about $96,125 in Seattle.

San Francisco vs Seattle: the numbers

Metric	San Francisco	Seattle	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	116	111	-4%
Median rent	$2,419	$1,998	-17%
Median home value	$1,380,500	$912,100	-34%
Median household income	$141,446	$121,984	-14%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: San Francisco vs Washington (2026)

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Washington is about 6% less expensive than San Francisco overall — $100,000 in San Francisco is worth about $94,180 in Washington.

San Francisco vs Washington: the numbers

Metric	San Francisco	Washington	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	116	109	-6%
Median rent	$2,419	$1,900	-21%
Median home value	$1,380,500	$724,600	-48%
Median household income	$141,446	$106,287	-25%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: San Jose vs Seattle (2026)

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Seattle is about 1% more expensive than San Jose overall — $100,000 in San Jose is worth about $100,643 in Seattle.

San Jose vs Seattle: the numbers

Metric	San Jose	Seattle	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	110	111	+1%
Median rent	$2,617	$1,998	-24%
Median home value	$1,187,800	$912,100	-23%
Median household income	$141,565	$121,984	-14%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: San Jose vs Washington (2026)

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Washington is about 1% less expensive than San Jose overall — $100,000 in San Jose is worth about $98,606 in Washington.

San Jose vs Washington: the numbers

Metric	San Jose	Washington	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	110	109	-1%
Median rent	$2,617	$1,900	-27%
Median home value	$1,187,800	$724,600	-39%
Median household income	$141,565	$106,287	-25%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.

Cost of Living: Seattle vs Washington (2026)

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Washington is about 2% less expensive than Seattle overall — $100,000 in Seattle is worth about $97,976 in Washington.

Seattle vs Washington: the numbers

Metric	Seattle	Washington	Difference
Cost-of-living index (US=100)	111	109	-2%
Median rent	$1,998	$1,900	-5%
Median home value	$912,100	$724,600	-21%
Median household income	$121,984	$106,287	-13%

Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.