London vs New York
Salary & cost of living comparison
Metric
London
New York
Median Salary
$52,000
↓
$75,000
↑
Rent (1BR)
$2,300
↓
$3,200
↑
Rent (2BR)
$3,200
↓
$4,500
↑
CoL Index
85
↓
100
↑
Groceries
82
↓
100
↑
Transport
$180
↑
$127
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Tax Rate
31%
↑
28.5%
↓
Tech Hub
9/10
9/10
Cost of Living Ratio
1.18
New York is more expensive
Rent Ratio
1.39
Salary Equivalent Ratio
1.18
💰 Salary Equivalents
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Common salary equivalents:
$50k in London
=
$59k in New York
$80k in London
=
$94k in New York
$100k in London
=
$118k in New York
$120k in London
=
$142k in New York
$150k in London
=
$177k in New York
$200k in London
=
$236k in New York
📈 Monthly Budget Breakdown
London
$3,141/mo net
Rent $2,300
Groceries $369
Transport $180
Utilities $128
Leisure $213
Savings $0
New York
$4,780/mo net
Rent $3,200
Groceries $450
Transport $127
Utilities $150
Leisure $250
Savings $603
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, New York is approximately 18% more expensive than London based on overall cost of living index.
To maintain the same standard of living as a $100,000 salary in London, you would need approximately $118,000 in New York.
New York has a lower effective tax rate. London has an effective rate of 31% while New York has 28.5%.
London ranks higher for tech workers with a tech hub score of 9/10 compared to 9/10.