Paycheck & COL Hub

Cost of Living Comparison

Compare two cities and see what salary you’d need in the new city to keep the same lifestyle.

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Equivalent salary

To have a similar standard of living in London as you have in New York with your current salary, you’d need approximately:

London equivalent

55,200 GBP/year

8% less expensive than New York

Based on relative cost of living indices. Actual costs depend on lifestyle and family size.

How we compare cost of living

We use relative cost-of-living indices for housing, groceries, transport, and general expenses. The equivalent salary is the amount you’d need in the new city to maintain a similar purchasing power. This is a guide only; your own spending habits will vary.