The Smarter Way to Know What a City Is Really Worth
Not just a rent estimate — LivableMeter gives you AI-powered verdicts, livability scores, and city rankings so you understand the full picture before you move.
Explore 20 Cities
Compare cost of living across popular U.S. metros
Dallas
Austin
Charlotte
Raleigh
Atlanta
Nashville
Denver
Phoenix
Tampa
Orlando
New York City
Los Angeles
Chicago
Houston
Seattle
Miami
Boston
San Francisco
Washington DC
Minneapolis
Popular Calculations
Quick answers to common rent affordability questions
$100k in New York City
Rent: $2,500/mo
$80k in Los Angeles
Rent: $2,000/mo
$70k in Chicago
Rent: $1,750/mo
$100k in San Francisco
Rent: $2,500/mo
$80k in Boston
Rent: $2,000/mo
$70k in Dallas
Rent: $1,750/mo
$80k in Austin
Rent: $2,000/mo
$90k in Seattle
Rent: $2,250/mo
$70k in Miami
Rent: $1,750/mo
$80k in Washington DC
Rent: $2,000/mo
Salary Guides
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City Comparisons
Side-by-side cost breakdowns
Is Your City Affordable?
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How The 30% Rule Works
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Start with your annual gross income before taxes and deductions.
Pick Your City
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Get Your Number
See your affordable rent range at 25%, 30%, and 35% plus a full budget breakdown.