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2026 Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) Benchmark

Relocating from London, UK to New York City, USA

Moving from London, UK to New York City, USA? A $85,000 net salary in London, UK requires $98,837 in New York City, USA (16.3% higher cost of living).

Origin Baseline (London, UK)
$85,000 / yr
COLI Index: 86
Equivalent Needed in New York City, USA
$98,837 / yr
COLI Index: 100 (+16.3%)
Monthly Purchasing Power Delta
-$1,153 / mo
Additional cost required

Category-by-Category Cost Index Breakdown (NYC = 100)

Expense Category (Weight) London, UK New York City, USA Relative Difference
Overall Cost of Living (100%)86100+16.3%
Housing & Rent Index (40%)82100+22.0%
Groceries & Nutrition (20%)78100+28.2%
Transportation & Transit (15%)92100+8.7%
Healthcare & Utilities (25%)70100+42.9%