Economics

Cost of living calculators are useful in comparing the expenses associated with different cities or regions. Expenses can vary dramatically from place to place, especially as inflation continues to impact the economy and housing market. The cost of living calculator can help you understand the disparities between two metro areas.

The CPI inflation calculator uses the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) U.S. city average series for all items, not seasonally adjusted. This data represents changes in the prices of all goods and services purchased for consumption by urban households.