Question 1

How many cities can I compare in the Regional Cost of Living tool?

Accepted Answer

You can compare cost of living data across 80+ cities worldwide, spanning 8 major currencies including USD, GBP, EUR, CAD, AUD, CHF, JPY, and NZD. The tool covers major metropolitan areas in the United States, United Kingdom, European Union, Canada, Australia, Switzerland, Japan, and New Zealand.

Question 2

What data sources are used for cost of living calculations?

Accepted Answer

All cost of living data comes from official government sources including the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), UK Office for National Statistics (ONS), Eurostat, Statistics Canada, Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Swiss Federal Statistical Office (FSO), Statistics Bureau of Japan, and Stats NZ. This ensures accuracy and reliability.

Question 3

What cost categories does the tool analyze?

Accepted Answer

The Regional Cost of Living Comparison tool analyzes housing costs, utilities (electricity, water, gas), food and grocery expenses, and transportation costs. It also calculates an overall cost of living index and equivalent salary needed to maintain the same standard of living when relocating between cities.