Which US city has the highest Price Level (All Items)?

San Francisco, CA has the highest Price Level (All Items) in 2024, at 115.6, followed by Oakland, CA (115.6) and Fremont, CA (115.6).

Which US city has the lowest Price Level (All Items)?

Monroe, LA has the lowest Price Level (All Items) in 2024, at 83.6.

What is the median Price Level (All Items) across US cities?

The median is 99.4 across the 460 US cities with data in 2024.

Where does this cost of living by city (metro price parities) data come from?

Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review and the primary sources it cites: Regional Price Parities by State and Metro Area - US Bureau of Economic Analysis; Census Geocoder (metro area of each city) - US Census Bureau.

US City rankings

Cost of Living by City (Metro Price Parities)

Name: Cost of Living by City (Metro Price Parities)
Creator: Rankodex

San Francisco, CA has the highest Price Level (All Items) in 2024 (115.6), followed by Oakland, CA (115.6) and Fremont, CA (115.6). Monroe, LA has the lowest (83.6).

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Distribution Median and middle halfThe median is the middle value: half of places are above it, half below. The middle half is the range holding the central 50% of places.More in the glossary →

How many cities fall in each range; the lines mark the median and the middle half.

Median

99.4

Middle half 92.7 – 103.8

Average

99.4

460 cities

Lowest (best)

83.6

Monroe, LA

Highest (worst)

115.6

Lafayette, CA

Over time · 2008–2024

The top 5 in 2024, against the median.

Median of all cities
Monroe, LA
Dothan, AL
Shreveport, LA
Houma, LA
Gadsden, AL

Data

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460 cities · # = rank by Price Level (All Items)

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1	Monroe, LA	83.6	93.7	42.8	72.2	95.7
2	Dothan, AL	83.8	96.4	46.9	84.3	96.7
3	Shreveport, LA	84.8	93.7	52.3	72.6	95.7
4	Houma, LA	85.1	93.7	51.3	71.3	95.7
5	Gadsden, AL	85.7	96.4	53.7	86.7	96.7
6	Lake Charles, LA	85.9	93.7	51.8	71.7	95.7
7	Jonesboro, AR	85.9	93.6	53.8	75.0	95.3
8	Fort Smith, AR	85.9	93.6	53.4	73.8	95.3
9	McAllen, TX	85.9	93.8	55.9	81.2	96.2
9	La Homa, TX	85.9	93.8	55.9	81.2	96.2
11	Lawton, OK	85.9	93.8	57.4	73.0	95.5
12	Brownsville, TX	86.0	93.8	57.7	81.2	96.2
13	Kingsport, TN	86.4	96.2	56.5	75.9	95.8
14	Grand Forks, ND	86.7	95.6	59.7	77.1	91.4
15	Laredo, TX	87.0	93.8	59.7	80.6	96.2
16	Waterloo, IA	87.1	93.7	63.1	83.7	92.9
17	Lafayette, LA	87.2	93.7	58.8	71.2	95.7
18	Decatur, AL	87.2	96.4	58.1	84.7	96.7
19	Dubuque, IA	87.3	93.7	64.0	81.2	92.9
20	Youngstown, OH	87.4	93.6	53.4	96.3	98.9
21	St. Cloud, MN	87.6	95.4	65.1	88.7	92.2
22	Albany, GA	87.7	96.3	54.6	88.3	98.7
23	Terre Haute, IN	87.8	94.3	51.9	86.6	99.1
24	Mobile, AL	88.1	96.4	60.1	84.2	96.7
25	Muncie, IN	88.1	94.3	57.5	86.4	99.1
26	Valdosta, GA	88.3	96.3	58.8	87.8	98.7
27	Wheeling, WV	88.3	96.4	51.4	94.9	99.7
28	Huntington, WV	88.4	96.3	51.3	87.9	99.4
29	Hickory, NC	88.5	96.6	59.6	87.8	98.2
30	Springfield, MO	88.6	94.2	65.6	85.8	93.0
31	Charleston, WV	88.7	96.3	51.4	91.7	99.8
32	Duluth, MN	88.8	95.3	71.1	87.3	92.2
32	Hibbing, MN	88.8	95.3	71.1	87.3	92.2
34	Topeka, KS	88.8	94.0	65.0	88.9	93.8
35	Ames, IA	88.8	93.7	69.2	83.0	92.9
36	Wichita, KS	88.9	94.0	66.2	88.5	93.8
37	Cedar Rapids, IA	89.0	93.7	71.4	84.0	92.9
38	Jackson, MS	89.0	96.2	64.8	78.1	96.1
38	Yazoo City, MS	89.0	96.2	64.8	78.1	96.1
40	Davenport, IA	89.1	94.2	68.3	89.9	93.5
41	Rapid City, SD	89.2	95.5	72.6	79.1	91.9
42	Tulsa, OK	89.2	93.8	68.2	73.9	95.5
43	Sierra Vista, AZ	89.2	96.2	61.9	91.9	99.8
43	Douglas, AZ	89.2	96.2	61.9	91.9	99.8
45	Columbus, GA	89.3	96.3	61.2	89.7	98.6
46	Little Rock, AR	89.4	93.6	68.3	74.6	95.3
47	Canton, OH	89.4	93.6	58.1	96.9	98.9
48	Longview, TX	89.5	93.8	66.7	83.5	96.2
49	Montgomery, AL	89.7	96.4	64.3	84.9	96.7
50	El Paso, TX	89.9	93.8	71.2	82.6	96.2
51	Gulfport, MS	90.0	96.2	67.9	76.3	96.1
51	Moss Point, MS	90.0	96.2	67.9	76.3	96.1
51	Bay St. Louis, MS	90.0	96.2	67.9	76.3	96.1
54	Beaumont, TX	90.0	93.8	70.9	83.1	96.2
55	Las Cruces, NM	90.2	96.1	63.0	77.9	98.5
55	Chaparral, NM	90.2	96.1	63.0	77.9	98.5
57	Abilene, TX	90.4	93.8	73.8	81.2	96.2
58	Oklahoma City, OK	90.4	93.8	73.9	74.1	95.5
58	Norman, OK	90.4	93.8	73.9	74.1	95.5
58	Edmond, OK	90.4	93.8	73.9	74.1	95.5
58	El Reno, OK	90.4	93.8	73.9	74.1	95.5
62	Springfield, OH	90.5	93.6	61.7	97.2	98.9
63	Elizabethtown, KY	90.6	96.2	66.7	74.6	96.9
64	Sioux Falls, SD	90.6	95.5	77.6	80.7	91.9
65	Baton Rouge, LA	90.8	93.7	74.2	71.2	95.7
65	Donaldsonville, LA	90.8	93.7	74.2	71.2	95.7
67	Rochester, MN	90.8	95.4	78.6	87.4	92.2
68	Fargo, ND	90.9	95.7	81.1	77.3	91.3
69	Clarksville, TN	90.9	96.2	73.8	72.5	95.5
70	Erie, PA	91.0	100.7	56.8	106.8	97.7
71	Mankato, MN	91.0	95.4	79.9	87.1	92.2
72	Bismarck, ND	91.0	95.7	84.0	75.0	91.2
73	Killeen, TX	91.1	93.8	77.9	81.2	96.2
74	Peoria, IL	91.2	93.6	63.8	90.5	99.6
75	Lubbock, TX	91.3	93.8	76.4	82.8	96.2
76	Toledo, OH	91.5	93.6	67.3	96.3	98.9
77	Chattanooga, TN	91.5	96.0	76.6	74.2	95.3
78	Iowa City, IA	91.5	93.7	84.0	83.7	92.9
79	Evansville, IN	91.5	94.3	66.7	86.7	99.1
80	Lincoln, NE	91.6	94.1	84.2	76.8	93.0
81	Fond du Lac, WI	91.6	93.8	67.3	91.1	99.4
82	Birmingham, AL	91.6	96.4	71.9	83.8	96.7
82	Bessemer, AL	91.6	96.4	71.9	83.8	96.7
84	Michigan City, IN	91.7	94.3	68.5	86.4	99.1
85	Des Moines, IA	91.7	93.7	84.7	84.6	92.9
86	Pueblo, CO	91.8	96.1	71.3	81.9	99.8
87	La Crosse, WI	91.8	93.8	69.4	89.5	99.4
88	Amarillo, TX	91.8	93.8	78.4	83.5	96.2
89	Augusta, GA	91.9	96.3	70.6	89.5	98.5
90	Omaha, NE	91.9	94.1	86.4	76.4	93.0
90	Council Bluffs, IA	91.9	94.1	86.4	76.4	93.0
92	Bay City, MI	91.9	93.7	66.7	95.2	99.6
93	Fayetteville, NC	92.0	96.6	73.1	87.8	98.2
94	Winston-Salem, NC	92.0	96.6	71.4	88.4	98.2
95	Piney Green, NC	92.1	96.6	72.1	87.2	98.2
96	Rockford, IL	92.2	93.6	70.1	89.4	99.6
97	Memphis, TN	92.2	96.2	79.8	74.1	95.4
98	Appleton, WI	92.4	93.8	70.8	90.6	99.4
99	Avon Park, FL	92.5	96.2	73.5	86.8	98.9
100	Kansas City, MO	92.5	94.1	86.6	89.0	93.4
100	Overland Park, KS	92.5	94.1	86.6	89.0	93.4
100	Kansas City, KS	92.5	94.1	86.6	89.0	93.4
100	Olathe, KS	92.5	94.1	86.6	89.0	93.4
100	Leawood, KS	92.5	94.1	86.6	89.0	93.4
105	Waco, TX	92.6	93.8	83.5	81.0	96.2
106	Knoxville, TN	92.6	96.2	82.8	71.9	95.1
106	Oak Ridge, TN	92.6	96.2	82.8	71.9	95.1
108	Fort Wayne, IN	92.6	94.3	72.3	86.2	99.1
109	New Orleans, LA	92.6	93.7	86.0	71.2	95.7
109	Metairie, LA	92.6	93.7	86.0	71.2	95.7
111	Wausau, WI	92.7	93.8	71.5	90.0	99.4
112	Corpus Christi, TX	92.7	93.8	84.9	81.0	96.2
112	Robstown, TX	92.7	93.8	84.9	81.0	96.2
114	Utica, NY	92.7	99.7	66.1	131.9	97.8
115	Dayton, OH	92.7	93.6	72.7	95.4	98.9
116	Yuma, AZ	92.7	96.2	73.8	87.8	99.8
116	San Luis, AZ	92.7	96.2	73.8	87.8	99.8
116	Somerton, AZ	92.7	96.2	73.8	87.8	99.8
119	Springfield, IL	92.7	93.6	71.6	90.4	99.6
120	Eau Claire, WI	92.8	93.8	72.9	90.9	99.4
121	South Bend, IN	92.9	94.2	74.6	87.7	99.2
122	Greensboro, NC	92.9	96.6	74.5	89.1	98.2
122	High Point, NC	92.9	96.6	74.5	89.1	98.2
124	Lexington, KY	92.9	96.2	77.1	74.6	96.9
125	Oshkosh, WI	92.9	93.8	74.4	90.6	99.4
126	Flint, MI	93.0	93.7	74.0	97.1	99.6
127	Huntsville, AL	93.1	96.4	77.9	83.9	96.7
128	Louisville, KY	93.1	96.2	78.6	75.0	96.8
129	Green Bay, WI	93.1	93.8	74.7	90.0	99.4
130	Greenville, SC	93.3	96.3	76.8	88.8	98.3
130	Berea, SC	93.3	96.3	76.8	88.8	98.3
132	Athens, GA	93.3	96.3	76.8	89.3	98.7
133	Akron, OH	93.4	93.6	76.8	96.4	98.9
134	Beverly Hills, FL	93.5	96.2	78.4	87.3	98.9
135	Monroe, MI	93.5	93.7	74.6	93.7	99.6
136	Billings, MT	93.5	96.0	77.4	72.4	98.7
137	Scranton, PA	93.6	100.7	67.0	106.5	97.7
138	Myrtle Beach, SC	93.6	96.3	83.1	88.0	98.3
139	Columbia, SC	93.7	96.3	79.5	88.3	98.3
140	Janesville, WI	93.7	93.8	79.6	90.4	99.4
141	Warner Robins, GA	93.8	96.3	79.2	88.1	98.7
141	Perry, GA	93.8	96.3	79.2	88.1	98.7
143	Casper, WY	93.8	95.4	74.2	78.9	100.4
144	Tallahassee, FL	93.9	96.2	78.5	87.5	98.9
145	Cleveland, OH	93.9	93.6	79.4	96.0	98.9
146	Sheboygan, WI	94.0	93.8	80.5	87.6	99.4
147	Bullhead City, AZ	94.1	96.2	79.8	88.7	99.8
147	Kingman, AZ	94.1	96.2	79.8	88.7	99.8
147	Golden Valley, AZ	94.1	96.2	79.8	88.7	99.8
150	Hagerstown, MD	94.2	96.4	75.7	95.7	99.5
151	Pittsburgh, PA	94.7	100.7	72.0	107.7	97.7
152	Daphne, AL	94.7	96.4	89.2	83.3	96.7
153	San Antonio, TX	94.7	93.8	94.6	82.2	96.2
153	New Braunfels, TX	94.7	93.8	94.6	82.2	96.2
155	Kalamazoo, MI	94.8	93.7	81.6	99.3	99.6
156	Glens Falls, NY	94.9	99.7	76.2	133.8	97.8
157	Lansing, MI	95.0	93.7	83.5	95.5	99.6
158	Bloomington, IN	95.1	94.3	85.6	86.5	99.1
159	St. Louis, MO	95.1	100.0	79.0	69.9	98.6
160	El Centro, CA	95.2	105.2	66.3	157.2	100.3
161	Savannah, GA	95.2	96.3	86.0	88.6	98.7
161	Georgetown, GA	95.2	96.3	86.0	88.6	98.7
163	Ocala, FL	95.2	96.2	86.2	87.1	98.9
163	Silver Springs Shores, FL	95.2	96.2	86.2	87.1	98.9
165	Cincinnati, OH	95.4	93.8	87.6	91.0	99.0
165	Middletown, OH	95.4	93.8	87.6	91.0	99.0
167	Columbus, OH	95.5	93.6	87.9	95.5	98.9
168	Yakima, WA	95.5	105.0	72.6	91.9	99.5
169	Albuquerque, NM	95.5	96.1	89.2	77.9	98.5
169	Grand Rapids, MI	95.5	93.7	86.6	93.8	99.6
169	Rio Rancho, NM	95.5	96.1	89.2	77.9	98.5
172	Salisbury, MD	95.6	96.6	87.2	102.8	99.0
173	Indianapolis, IN	95.7	94.3	88.9	86.4	99.1
174	Syracuse, NY	95.7	99.7	80.7	133.4	97.8
175	Midland, TX	95.8	93.8	101.5	83.2	96.2
176	Buffalo, NY	95.8	99.7	81.0	129.5	97.8
177	Racine, WI	96.0	93.8	92.0	90.0	99.4
178	York, PA	96.0	100.7	79.8	107.0	97.7
179	Nashville, TN	96.3	96.2	104.6	72.0	95.1
179	Murfreesboro, TN	96.3	96.2	104.6	72.0	95.1
179	Brentwood, TN	96.3	96.2	104.6	72.0	95.1
179	Hartsville, TN	96.3	96.2	104.6	72.0	95.1
183	Missoula, MT	96.4	96.0	94.9	72.1	98.7
184	Cheyenne, WY	96.5	95.4	89.8	78.0	100.4
185	Asheville, NC	96.5	96.6	93.4	88.6	98.2
186	Gainesville, FL	96.7	96.2	93.0	88.2	98.9
187	State College, PA	96.8	100.7	85.7	109.5	97.7
188	Gainesville, GA	96.8	96.3	93.5	89.6	98.7
189	Great Falls, MT	96.8	96.0	97.1	73.0	98.7
190	Tucson, AZ	96.9	96.2	91.8	89.5	99.8
190	Marana, AZ	96.9	96.2	91.8	89.5	99.8
192	Milwaukee, WI	96.9	93.8	97.1	91.6	99.4
192	Waukesha, WI	96.9	93.8	97.1	91.6	99.4
194	Rochester, NY	97.0	99.7	87.5	133.2	97.8
195	Lakeland, FL	97.1	96.2	95.9	86.9	98.9
195	Poinciana, FL	97.1	96.2	95.9	86.9	98.9
197	Madison, WI	97.3	93.8	99.7	89.8	99.4
198	Charlotte, NC	97.3	96.6	97.6	89.2	98.2
198	Lancaster, SC	97.3	96.6	97.6	89.2	98.2
200	Dover, DE	97.5	96.4	95.9	97.2	98.8
201	Durham, NC	97.6	96.6	98.9	89.3	98.2
202	Pensacola, FL	97.7	96.2	98.8	88.5	98.9
202	West Pensacola, FL	97.7	96.2	98.8	88.5	98.9
204	Richmond, VA	97.9	96.8	99.1	89.2	98.6
205	Virginia Beach, VA	97.9	96.8	99.8	89.6	98.6
205	Chesapeake, VA	97.9	96.8	99.8	89.6	98.6
205	Norfolk, VA	97.9	96.8	99.8	89.6	98.6
205	Newport News, VA	97.9	96.8	99.8	89.6	98.6
205	Hampton, VA	97.9	96.8	99.8	89.6	98.6
205	Suffolk, VA	97.9	96.8	99.8	89.6	98.6
211	Hilton Head Island, SC	98.0	96.3	101.2	88.1	98.3
212	Austin, TX	98.1	93.8	120.4	82.0	96.2
212	Round Rock, TX	98.1	93.8	120.4	82.0	96.2
214	Carson City, NV	98.1	96.3	101.2	92.7	98.7
215	Raleigh, NC	98.2	96.6	103.5	89.0	98.2
215	Cary, NC	98.2	96.6	103.5	89.0	98.2
217	Provo, UT	98.2	96.4	104.1	78.6	99.0
218	Lancaster, PA	98.3	100.7	93.8	107.3	97.7
219	Merced, CA	98.3	105.2	78.6	158.3	100.3
219	Winton, CA	98.3	105.2	78.6	158.3	100.3
221	Barnstable Town, MA	98.4	97.0	90.0	158.5	101.2
222	Meridian, ID	98.4	96.2	105.6	70.7	99.0
222	Nampa, ID	98.4	96.2	105.6	70.7	99.0
224	Houston, TX	98.6	100.6	104.5	95.3	95.6
224	Pasadena, TX	98.6	100.6	104.5	95.3	95.6
224	The Woodlands, TX	98.6	100.6	104.5	95.3	95.6
224	Bacliff, TX	98.6	100.6	104.5	95.3	95.6
228	Harrisburg, PA	98.7	100.7	96.3	108.1	97.7
229	Santa Fe, NM	98.8	96.1	108.0	76.7	98.5
230	Palm Coast, FL	99.4	96.2	108.4	87.6	98.9
230	Deltona, FL	99.4	96.2	108.4	87.6	98.9
230	Daytona Beach, FL	99.4	96.2	108.4	87.6	98.9
233	Jacksonville, FL	99.5	96.2	109.8	87.5	98.9
234	Albany, NY	99.6	99.7	102.6	134.0	97.8
235	Visalia, CA	99.8	105.2	84.1	156.4	100.3
235	Earlimart, CA	99.8	105.2	84.1	156.4	100.3
237	Allentown, PA	100.0	100.6	105.5	107.6	97.8
238	Palm Bay, FL	100.0	96.2	111.7	88.1	98.9
238	Micco, FL	100.0	96.2	111.7	88.1	98.9
240	Atlanta, GA	100.1	100.4	111.0	96.2	96.7
240	South Fulton, GA	100.1	100.4	111.0	96.2	96.7
240	Sandy Springs, GA	100.1	100.4	111.0	96.2	96.7
240	Roswell, GA	100.1	100.4	111.0	96.2	96.7
240	Stockbridge, GA	100.1	100.4	111.0	96.2	96.7
240	Lawrenceville, GA	100.1	100.4	111.0	96.2	96.7
240	Conyers, GA	100.1	100.4	111.0	96.2	96.7
240	Lithia Springs, GA	100.1	100.4	111.0	96.2	96.7
240	Fair Oaks, GA	100.1	100.4	111.0	96.2	96.7
240	Irondale, GA	100.1	100.4	111.0	96.2	96.7
250	Greeley, CO	100.2	96.1	112.6	82.0	99.8
251	Las Vegas, NV	100.2	96.3	115.5	90.6	98.7
251	Henderson, NV	100.2	96.3	115.5	90.6	98.7
251	North Las Vegas, NV	100.2	96.3	115.5	90.6	98.7
251	Boulder City, NV	100.2	96.3	115.5	90.6	98.7
255	Port St. Lucie, FL	100.2	96.2	113.6	87.0	98.9
256	Detroit, MI	100.3	98.8	94.7	107.0	102.6
256	Warren, MI	100.3	98.8	94.7	107.0	102.6
256	Dearborn, MI	100.3	98.8	94.7	107.0	102.6
259	Spokane, WA	100.3	105.0	97.1	91.2	99.5
260	Punta Gorda, FL	100.5	96.2	113.3	87.4	98.9
261	Redding, CA	100.7	105.2	89.4	157.7	100.3
262	Colorado Springs, CO	100.7	96.1	116.2	83.2	99.8
262	Monument, CO	100.7	96.1	116.2	83.2	99.8
262	Woodland Park, CO	100.7	96.1	116.2	83.2	99.8
265	Kingston, NY	100.7	99.7	110.2	133.6	97.8
266	Salt Lake City, UT	100.9	96.4	123.3	79.0	99.0
266	West Valley City, UT	100.9	96.4	123.3	79.0	99.0
268	Ann Arbor, MI	100.9	93.7	125.3	98.2	99.6
269	Bakersfield, CA	100.9	105.2	90.3	158.3	100.3
269	California City, CA	100.9	105.2	90.3	158.3	100.3
271	Tampa, FL	100.9	95.5	125.8	88.5	97.6
271	St. Petersburg, FL	100.9	95.5	125.8	88.5	97.6
271	Clearwater, FL	100.9	95.5	125.8	88.5	97.6
271	Shady Hills, FL	100.9	95.5	125.8	88.5	97.6
271	Brooksville, FL	100.9	95.5	125.8	88.5	97.6
276	Burlington, VT	100.9	97.3	103.8	125.6	101.6
276	South Burlington, VT	100.9	97.3	103.8	125.6	101.6
278	Charleston, SC	101.0	96.3	119.8	88.2	98.3
279	Reno, NV	101.0	96.3	123.5	89.3	98.7
279	Fernley, NV	101.0	96.3	123.5	89.3	98.7
281	Fort Collins, CO	101.1	96.1	120.6	82.2	99.8
281	Estes Park, CO	101.1	96.1	120.6	82.2	99.8
283	Orlando, FL	101.4	96.2	123.4	87.2	98.9
283	St. Cloud, FL	101.4	96.2	123.4	87.2	98.9
283	Buenaventura Lakes, FL	101.4	96.2	123.4	87.2	98.9
286	Eugene, OR	101.6	105.3	98.4	102.5	100.3
287	Hanford, CA	101.6	105.2	93.5	157.4	100.3
288	Providence, RI	101.8	97.1	103.9	148.8	102.3
288	Warwick, RI	101.8	97.1	103.9	148.8	102.3
290	Portland, ME	101.9	97.2	105.2	134.6	103.2
291	Fresno, CA	102.2	105.2	95.7	161.0	100.3
292	Cape Coral, FL	102.3	96.2	125.1	86.9	98.9
292	Lehigh Acres, FL	102.3	96.2	125.1	86.9	98.9
292	Fort Myers, FL	102.3	96.2	125.1	86.9	98.9
295	North Port, FL	102.4	96.2	128.0	88.2	98.9
295	Sarasota, FL	102.4	96.2	128.0	88.2	98.9
297	Philadelphia, PA	102.6	96.8	113.1	114.4	103.1
297	Wilmington, DE	102.6	96.8	113.1	114.4	103.1
297	Coatesville, PA	102.6	96.8	113.1	114.4	103.1
300	Hartford, CT	102.7	97.3	110.2	144.9	102.7

Showing the first 300 of 460 cities, ranked by Price Level (All Items).

What correlates with Price Level (All Items) (2024)?

Pearson r against 18 other city metrics sharing at least 276 cities. Correlation is not causation.

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Places that have a higher Price Level (All Items) tend to score higher on these

Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by City (Census)
r = +0.81 · very strong · n = 418
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Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by City (Metro Area, BLS)
r = +0.76 · very strong · n = 460
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Median Home Value (Capped at $2M)Housing, Income and Commutes by City (Census)
r = +0.71 · very strong · n = 418
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Median Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by City (Metro Area, BLS)
r = +0.71 · very strong · n = 460
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Average Commute (Minutes)Housing, Income and Commutes by City (Census)
r = +0.66 · strong · n = 418
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Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by City (Census)
r = +0.63 · strong · n = 418
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Places that have a higher Price Level (All Items) tend to score lower on these

Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by City (Census)
r = −0.52 · strong · n = 418
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Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by City (FBI)
r = −0.27 · weak · n = 384
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Murder Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by City (FBI)
r = −0.26 · weak · n = 384
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Burglary Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by City (FBI)
r = −0.25 · weak · n = 384
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Property Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by City (FBI)
r = −0.22 · weak · n = 384
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Quick answers

Which US city has the highest Price Level (All Items)?: San Francisco, CA has the highest Price Level (All Items) in 2024, at 115.6, followed by Oakland, CA (115.6) and Fremont, CA (115.6).
Which US city has the lowest Price Level (All Items)?: Monroe, LA has the lowest Price Level (All Items) in 2024, at 83.6.
What is the median Price Level (All Items) across US cities?: The median is 99.4 across the 460 US cities with data in 2024.
Where does this cost of living by city (metro price parities) data come from?: Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review and the primary sources it cites: Regional Price Parities by State and Metro Area - US Bureau of Economic Analysis; Census Geocoder (metro area of each city) - US Census Bureau.

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