About MoveNumbers
MoveNumbers is a free tool that helps you compare the cost of living between US cities using real data — not abstract index numbers. Enter your salary and two cities, and see exactly how your money would stretch in a new location.
Our Data
All figures are estimates derived from publicly available government data sources:
- •Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) — Consumer Expenditure Survey, Consumer Price Index, regional cost indexes
- •HUD Fair Market Rents — Rental cost estimates by metropolitan area
- •US Census Bureau — Population data, geographic data for 24,000+ cities
- •IRS — Federal tax brackets and state income tax rates
Built By
MoveNumbers is built and maintained by Ryan Lee, a developer and solo founder based in Missouri.
Contact
Questions, feedback, or data corrections? Reach out on GitHub.