City fit calculator

Compare where you can live

Compare monthly income, rent, utilities, groceries, transportation and student costs across cities. Use it for moving, studying, budgeting, or choosing the best place for your next chapter.

Build your comparison

Start with your monthly take-home income, choose up to three cities, then turn on student mode if school costs matter.

Student optionAdd student-friendly assumptions: shared housing, transit focus, books/supplies and estimated monthly tuition pressure.
Numbers are planning estimates. Always verify live rent, tuition and transportation costs before making a decision.

Recommendation

Run the comparison to see which city gives you the strongest monthly fit.


CityRentUtilitiesGroceriesTransportStudent costsTotalLeft over
Good fitEstimated essentials leave at least 20% of income for savings, debt, fun, emergencies and surprises.
Tight fitYou may be able to make it work, but you should reduce rent, add income, or use student supports.
Risky fitEssentials are likely too high for the entered income. Look for roommates, subsidies, cheaper transport, or another city.