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See the target salary you need at the destination to keep the same standard of living. Cost of living index (2024), US average = 100. Local salary figures (May 2025) appear on linked occupation pages.

$90,000 in Cleveland ≈ $101,406 in Denver

Cost of living index 2024 · $90,000 base · target salary for the same living standard

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Compare three destinations

One origin salary, three destinations side by side: target salary for the same standard of living, price gap, and housing.

Destination A

Denver

Need $101,406

Price gap
+12.7%
Cost of living
93.9 → 105.8
Housing gap
+85.0%
Local pay median
$137,610
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Destination B

Austin

Need $94,026

Price gap
+4.5%
Cost of living
93.9 → 98.1
Housing gap
+51.6%
Local pay median
$134,120
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Destination C

Raleigh

Need $94,121

Price gap
+4.6%
Cost of living
93.9 → 98.2
Housing gap
+30.4%
Local pay median
$132,770
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Target salary keeps the same standard of living. Cost of living index 2024 · local salary guide May 2025.