My salary increase is less than inflation. I'm making less than the previous year for two years in a row now. [more inside]
posted on May 29, 2008 - 22 answers

How much has it cost you to stay alive in London? [more inside]
posted on Apr 3, 2008 - 23 answers

I'm trying to make a big decision about a big change in my life. If all goes well, I could be going from working at a giant corporation and living in the midwest to joining a small internet start-up in NYC. What questions should I be asking the start-up? And I know cost of living in NYC is high. I'm looking at tripling my rent--at least! How much do I need to earn to be comfortable, with money in my pocket and in savings?
posted on Mar 16, 2008 - 20 answers

Living on a modest income in Seattle vs. in Portland, OR -- your thoughts, opinions, experiences? [more inside]
posted on Jan 29, 2008 - 10 answers

IsManhattanReallyThatExpensive? Filter: My girlfriend is going on exchange to Fordham Law School next fall. She is thinking of living in residence because of the convenience, but is somewhat stunned by the $6000 they want to charge her for 4 months (food not included). Is this reasonable? If it's not, where should she live? [more inside]
posted on Mar 14, 2007 - 41 answers

It's possible I'll be receiving a job offer in Burbank, CA. Help me figure out what a good offer would be that would take into account the much higher cost of living than where I live now. [more inside]
posted on Jan 9, 2007 - 15 answers

Economists/Statisticians: For which years was: ([Median New Home Price] + [Median New Car Price]) / (Average Starting Salary for a College Graduate) The best and worst setup for the person mentioned? [more inside]
posted on Jan 4, 2007 - 18 answers

Is there an information source that gives average costs for utilities, rent, and other necessary expenses, broken down into categories, in specific cities or areas? [more inside]
posted on Sep 6, 2006 - 9 answers

Can I survive (or perhaps thrive?) on €950/month in Portugal? [more inside]
posted on Aug 20, 2006 - 5 answers

Why is it more expensive to live in a city? Is it simply supply and demand? Bonus points for relevant references and data.
posted on Apr 26, 2006 - 19 answers

What do utilities cost in Seattle?
posted on Jun 6, 2004 - 8 answers