High-level takeaways
• New York anchors the baseline at COL 100.0 with top transit (89).
• San Francisco pairs very high COL (97.3) with high purchasing power (160.9).
• Philadelphia stands out with the lowest rent (43.4) while staying reasonably mobile (Walk 75, Transit 67).
• Walk/transit strength clusters in the Northeast corridor (New York, Jersey City, DC, Boston).
Dataset excerpt (top 5 by Cost of Living ↓)
| City | Cost of Living | Rent | Purchasing Power | Walk | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 88 | 89 |
| San Francisco | 97.3 | 78.7 | 160.9 | 89 | 77 |
| Seattle | 90.4 | 60.6 | 166.9 | 74 | 60 |
| Washington DC | 90.1 | 69.3 | 147.9 | 77 | 69 |
| Boston | 85.9 | 76.5 | 159.7 | 83 | 72 |