Cost of Living Comparisons & Analysis
Cost of Living - comparison, analysis, calculators, index, adjustment & allowance. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics measures changes in the cost of a typical "market basket" of services and goods purchased in a U.S. metropolitan area. If the average cost of the market basket was $100 in 1982-84, and $157 in 1996, the price increased by 57%; the index would be 157 in 1996. The Consumer Price Index is the chief measure of inflation in the US. Adjusted for regional differences, the cost of its market basket is the principal gauge of the cost of living. Government and private business use the CPI in determining wages, welfare benefits, and entitlements like Social Security. The links included herein relate to cost of living analysis and comparisons.
American Institute for Economic Research: Cost of Living Calculator
A handy utility which allows you to convert dollar amounts in any given year from 1913 to the equivalent amount in any other year.
DP Job Works
Utilize this list of MIS/IS/IT job opportunities, searchable by keyword or region. Also find a cost of living/salary comparison for major cities in the US.
Homefair.com: International Salary Calculator
Compare the cost of living in your area with the salaries and costs of other regions. Includes free city reports, links, tips, and other calculations.