The Grass Is Greener on the Other Side
We prove it with data. Analyze 51,404 occupation salaries across 400+ US cities to find where your paycheck—and your life—will actually go further.
Launching December 31, 2025
Tell us your job title from our database of 51,404 occupation records (sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics).
Our algorithm analyzes real purchasing power, cost of living adjustments, and job market concentration to rank every city.
See your top 10 cities ranked by actual financial gain, not just raw salary numbers. Make smarter relocation decisions.
You've heard the saying: "The grass is always greener on the other side." Most people think it means you should stay put. We think it means you should go find the greener grass.
A $120,000 salary in San Francisco sounds impressive—until you realize you're taking home less purchasing power than someone earning $75,000 in Austin. The grass literally is greener in Austin for that job.
We give you occupation-specific insights using real government data, so you can stop wondering and start moving to greener grass.
Official occupation-specific salary data for every major metropolitan area in the United States.
Accurate cost of living indices, housing costs, and economic indicators for 400+ cities.
Stop wondering if the grass is greener somewhere else. We'll show you exactly where—with real data.