Manchester 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
72
Manchester
vs
100
New York City
Manchester is 28 pts cheaper
Rent
55
Manchester
vs
100
New York City
Manchester is 45 pts cheaper
Groceries
95
Manchester
vs
100
New York City
Manchester is 5 pts cheaper
Restaurants
80
Manchester
vs
100
New York City
Manchester is 20 pts cheaper
Transport
85
Manchester
vs
100
New York City
Manchester is 15 pts cheaper
Utilities
90
Manchester
vs
100
New York City
Manchester is 10 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in New York City to match a Manchester salary
| Salary in Manchester | Equivalent in New York City | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $69,444 | $19,444 more |
| $75,000 | $104,167 | $29,167 more |
| $100,000 | $138,889 | $38,889 more |
| $125,000 | $173,611 | $48,611 more |
| $150,000 | $208,333 | $58,333 more |
| $200,000 | $277,778 | $77,778 more |
Manchester vs New York City: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 28%. Manchester is the more affordable option.
Rent: Manchester has a rent index of 55, while New York City has 100.
Average Salaries: Manchester: $2,600/month vs New York City: $5,500/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Manchester wins 6, while New York City wins 0.
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