Cost of Living

Compare cost of living across American cities. The national average index is 100 — below means cheaper, above means more expensive.

CityCost IndexMedian RentMedian HomeMedian Income
San Antonio, TX83.2$1,200$265,000$55,141
Nashville, TN88.5$1,650$425,000$65,610
Denver, CO89.7$2,100$555,000$75,646
Austin, TX92.3$1,850$475,000$78,965
Chicago, IL107.3$1,750$320,000$65,781
San Diego, CA146.3$2,600$875,000$85,618
Los Angeles, CA166.3$2,800$950,000$69,778
New York, NY187.2$3,200$750,000$67,046

Cost of living index is relative to the national average (100). Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and US Census Bureau ACS 2023.