New York vs London
Salary & cost of living comparison
Metric
New York
London
Median Salary
$75,000
↑
$52,000
↓
Rent (1BR)
$3,200
↑
$2,300
↓
Rent (2BR)
$4,500
↑
$3,200
↓
CoL Index
100
↑
85
↓
Groceries
100
↑
82
↓
Transport
$127
↓
$180
↑
Tax Rate
28.5%
↓
31%
↑
Tech Hub
9/10
9/10
Cost of Living Ratio
0.85
London is cheaper
Rent Ratio
0.72
Salary Equivalent Ratio
0.85
💰 Salary Equivalents
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Common salary equivalents:
$50k in New York
=
$43k in London
$80k in New York
=
$68k in London
$100k in New York
=
$85k in London
$120k in New York
=
$102k in London
$150k in New York
=
$128k in London
$200k in New York
=
$170k in London
📈 Monthly Budget Breakdown
New York
$4,780/mo net
Rent $3,200
Groceries $450
Transport $127
Utilities $150
Leisure $250
Savings $603
London
$3,141/mo net
Rent $2,300
Groceries $369
Transport $180
Utilities $128
Leisure $213
Savings $0
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, London is approximately 15% cheaper than New York based on overall cost of living index.
To maintain the same standard of living as a $100,000 salary in New York, you would need approximately $85,000 in London.
New York has a lower effective tax rate. New York has an effective rate of 28.5% while London has 31%.
New York ranks higher for tech workers with a tech hub score of 9/10 compared to 9/10.