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Cost of Living in United States

24 cities β€’ Currency: $ (USD)

The US offers diverse living costs from expensive coastal cities to affordable Midwest and Southern metros.

Cities Covered
24
Cheapest City
Houston
Most Expensive
San Francisco

All Cities in United States

New York City
Pop: 8.3M

New York City is America's largest city and global financial capital with unmatched career opportunities.

Cost
100
Rent
100
Avg Salary$5,500/mo
San Francisco
Pop: 0.9M

San Francisco is the heart of global tech with the highest salaries in the country.

Cost
105
Rent
110
Avg Salary$7,000/mo
Los Angeles
Pop: 4.0M

Los Angeles offers entertainment industry jobs and year-round sunshine at lower costs than SF or NYC.

Cost
85
Rent
85
Avg Salary$4,800/mo
Chicago
Pop: 2.7M

Chicago offers big city amenities with significantly lower costs than coastal cities.

Cost
68
Rent
55
Avg Salary$4,200/mo
Austin
Pop: 1.0M

Austin is a booming tech hub with no state income tax and a vibrant culture.

Cost
65
Rent
60
Avg Salary$4,500/mo
Seattle
Pop: 0.7M

Seattle offers high tech salaries with no state income tax in the Pacific Northwest.

Cost
82
Rent
78
Avg Salary$5,800/mo
Denver
Pop: 0.7M

Denver combines outdoor lifestyle with a growing tech scene and moderate costs.

Cost
62
Rent
58
Avg Salary$4,300/mo
Boston
Pop: 0.7M

Boston is a biotech and education hub with high salaries and historic charm.

Cost
88
Rent
90
Avg Salary$5,200/mo
Miami
Pop: 0.5M

Miami offers no state income tax, beaches, and a growing finance/tech scene.

Cost
72
Rent
75
Avg Salary$3,800/mo
Dallas
Pop: 1.3M

Dallas offers affordable living with no state income tax and a strong job market.

Cost
55
Rent
50
Avg Salary$4,000/mo
Houston
Pop: 2.3M

Houston offers the lowest costs among major cities with no state income tax.

Cost
52
Rent
45
Avg Salary$3,900/mo
Phoenix
Pop: 1.6M

Phoenix offers affordable desert living with a growing tech presence.

Cost
55
Rent
52
Avg Salary$3,600/mo
Atlanta
Pop: 0.5M

Atlanta is a major business hub in the Southeast with affordable living.

Cost
58
Rent
55
Avg Salary$4,000/mo
Washington D.C.
Pop: 0.7M

Washington D.C. offers government and policy jobs with excellent public transit.

Cost
85
Rent
88
Avg Salary$5,000/mo
San Diego
Pop: 1.4M

San Diego offers biotech jobs and perfect weather at lower costs than LA.

Cost
78
Rent
80
Avg Salary$4,400/mo
Raleigh
Pop: 0.5M

Raleigh offers Research Triangle jobs with excellent value for money.

Cost
52
Rent
48
Avg Salary$3,800/mo
Nashville
Pop: 0.7M

Nashville offers no state income tax with a booming economy and music scene.

Cost
55
Rent
52
Avg Salary$3,700/mo
Portland
Pop: 0.7M

Portland offers no sales tax with a creative culture and outdoor access.

Cost
68
Rent
65
Avg Salary$4,100/mo
Minneapolis
Pop: 0.4M

Minneapolis offers Fortune 500 headquarters with affordable Midwest living.

Cost
58
Rent
52
Avg Salary$4,000/mo
Salt Lake City
Pop: 0.2M

Salt Lake City offers outdoor lifestyle with a growing tech scene.

Cost
55
Rent
52
Avg Salary$3,700/mo
New York
Pop: 8.3M

New York is one of the world's most expensive cities with unmatched opportunities.

Cost
125
Rent
180
Avg Salary$4,345/mo
San Francisco
Pop: 0.9M

San Francisco is the heart of global tech with the highest salaries.

Cost
130
Rent
195
Avg Salary$5,530/mo
Austin
Pop: 1.0M

Austin offers high tech salaries with much lower costs than coastal cities.

Cost
85
Rent
95
Avg Salary$3,950/mo
Seattle
Pop: 0.7M

Seattle hosts Amazon and Microsoft headquarters with no state income tax.

Cost
105
Rent
135
Avg Salary$4,898/mo

About Cost of Living in United States

United States offers a range of living costs across its cities. The most affordable city is Houston with a cost index of 52. San Francisco is the most expensive with an index of 130.

Average net salaries in United States range from $3,600 to $7,000 per month when converted to USD.

Compare these costs with US cities using our cost of living calculator, or calculate your take-home pay with our salary calculator.