Tool · Cost of Living
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Indices benchmarked to New York (= 100). Higher means more expensive; higher purchasing power means your salary buys more.
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Overall cost of living
London is 12.6% cheaper than New York.
Average net salary (USD)
London is 22.6% lower-paying than New York.
Index breakdown
New York = 100 baseline. Numbers compare London relative to New York.
Index = 100 baselines NYC. USD estimates scale each city's index against these anchors: 1-bed rent $2,800/mo · groceries $600/mo · transport $130/mo · utilities $180/mo · dining $80/meal · net salary $6,500/mo. Real prices vary — use as directional guide.