Title: Cost of Living Calculator | Salary.com
Headings: Cost of Living Calculator
Cost of Living Calculator
Cost of Living Index in Major Cities of the United States
Cost of Living by State
Cost of Living by Major Cities
Cost of Living Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cost of Living index and how is it used?
What factors are included in estimating your cost of living?
Review the cost of living categories used by the calculator
Housing
Food
Transportation
Healthcare
Energy
Think about some other factors that might impact your cost of living
Taxes
Childcare
Pets
Recreation

Content: Energy
The energy category of the cost of living estimate consists of the cost of electricity and other utilities like natural gas or home heating oil. Where you live can impact this category, in very cool or warm locations, energy costs can be much higher than the national average. Budget tip: Energy utilities should range between 2-10% of income. In some cases, some of your energy costs may be included with rent. Think about some other factors that might impact your cost of living
Taxes
Taxes come in the form of income taxes (federal, state, city), sales taxes, property taxes, and licenses or fees col lected by various local government entities. Some taxes, like a sales tax on fuel or food, are included in the overall COL category estimates. Required income taxes will be deducted from pay and reduce the spendable income available to a person. A state with high state income taxes will take a bigger share of your pay than a state with low or no state income tax rates. Licenses or fees can differ by individual.