Stockholm Wins
2
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
New York City Wins
4
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
108
Stockholm
vs
100
New York City
New York City is 8 pts cheaper
Rent
115
Stockholm
vs
100
New York City
New York City is 15 pts cheaper
Groceries
95
Stockholm
vs
100
New York City
Stockholm is 5 pts cheaper
Restaurants
102
Stockholm
vs
100
New York City
New York City is 2 pts cheaper
Transport
98
Stockholm
vs
100
New York City
Stockholm is 2 pts cheaper
Utilities
105
Stockholm
vs
100
New York City
New York City is 5 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in New York City to match a Stockholm salary
| Salary in Stockholm | Equivalent in New York City | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $46,296 | $3,704 less |
| $75,000 | $69,444 | $5,556 less |
| $100,000 | $92,593 | $7,407 less |
| $125,000 | $115,741 | $9,259 less |
| $150,000 | $138,889 | $11,111 less |
| $200,000 | $185,185 | $14,815 less |
Stockholm vs New York City: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 8%. New York City is the more affordable option.
Rent: Stockholm has a rent index of 115, while New York City has 100.
Average Salaries: Stockholm: $2,850/month vs New York City: $5,500/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Stockholm wins 2, while New York City wins 4.
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