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Cost of Living: New York vs London

Compare cost of living between New York and London. See how much you’d need to earn in one city to match the other.

Relative cost

London is about 8% less expensive than New York.

Based on our cost-of-living indices (housing, groceries, transport, and general expenses).

Equivalent salary

To have a similar standard of living in London as someone earning $60,000 in New York, you’d need approximately 55,200 GBP/year in London.

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How we compare New York and London

We use relative cost-of-living indices for housing, groceries, transport, and general expenses. The equivalent salary is an estimate; your own spending and lifestyle will affect the real number.