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City Comparison

New York City is 28% more expensive

New York City Wins
1

of 6 categories

Tied
0

categories

Miami Wins
5

of 6 categories

Category Breakdown

Compare costs across 6 key categories

Overall Cost
100
New York City
vs
72
Miami
Miami is 28 pts cheaper
Rent
100
New York City
vs
75
Miami
Miami is 25 pts cheaper
Groceries
100
New York City
vs
92
Miami
Miami is 8 pts cheaper
Restaurants
100
New York City
vs
88
Miami
Miami is 12 pts cheaper
Transport
100
New York City
vs
105
Miami
New York City is 5 pts cheaper
Utilities
100
New York City
vs
95
Miami
Miami is 5 pts cheaper

Salary Equivalence

How much you'd need in Miami to match a New York City salary

Salary in New York CityEquivalent in MiamiDifference
$50,000$36,000$14,000 less
$75,000$54,000$21,000 less
$100,000$72,000$28,000 less
$125,000$90,000$35,000 less
$150,000$108,000$42,000 less
$200,000$144,000$56,000 less

New York City vs Miami: Summary

The overall cost of living differs by 28%. Miami is the more affordable option.

Rent: New York City has a rent index of 100, while Miami has 75.

Average Salaries: New York City: $5,500/month vs Miami: $3,800/month (both in USD).

Out of 6 categories, New York City wins 1, while Miami wins 5.

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