New York City Wins
2
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
Paris Wins
4
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
100
New York City
vs
105
Paris
New York City is 5 pts cheaper
Rent
100
New York City
vs
115
Paris
New York City is 15 pts cheaper
Groceries
100
New York City
vs
92
Paris
Paris is 8 pts cheaper
Restaurants
100
New York City
vs
98
Paris
Paris is 2 pts cheaper
Transport
100
New York City
vs
88
Paris
Paris is 12 pts cheaper
Utilities
100
New York City
vs
95
Paris
Paris is 5 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Paris to match a New York City salary
| Salary in New York City | Equivalent in Paris | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $52,500 | $2,500 more |
| $75,000 | $78,750 | $3,750 more |
| $100,000 | $105,000 | $5,000 more |
| $125,000 | $131,250 | $6,250 more |
| $150,000 | $157,500 | $7,500 more |
| $200,000 | $210,000 | $10,000 more |
New York City vs Paris: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 5%. New York City is the more affordable option.
Rent: New York City has a rent index of 100, while Paris has 115.
Average Salaries: New York City: $5,500/month vs Paris: $2,666/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, New York City wins 2, while Paris wins 4.
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