Edinburgh Wins
6
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
New York City Wins
0
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
78
Edinburgh
vs
100
New York City
Edinburgh is 22 pts cheaper
Rent
65
Edinburgh
vs
100
New York City
Edinburgh is 35 pts cheaper
Groceries
96
Edinburgh
vs
100
New York City
Edinburgh is 4 pts cheaper
Restaurants
85
Edinburgh
vs
100
New York City
Edinburgh is 15 pts cheaper
Transport
88
Edinburgh
vs
100
New York City
Edinburgh is 12 pts cheaper
Utilities
92
Edinburgh
vs
100
New York City
Edinburgh is 8 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in New York City to match a Edinburgh salary
| Salary in Edinburgh | Equivalent in New York City | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $64,103 | $14,103 more |
| $75,000 | $96,154 | $21,154 more |
| $100,000 | $128,205 | $28,205 more |
| $125,000 | $160,256 | $35,256 more |
| $150,000 | $192,308 | $42,308 more |
| $200,000 | $256,410 | $56,410 more |
Edinburgh vs New York City: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 22%. Edinburgh is the more affordable option.
Rent: Edinburgh has a rent index of 65, while New York City has 100.
Average Salaries: Edinburgh: $2,800/month vs New York City: $5,500/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Edinburgh wins 6, while New York City wins 0.
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