| Category | Miami | New York City |
|---|---|---|
| Overall cost vs national average | -20% | -78.9% |
| Average rent | $2,732/mo | $4,843/mo |
| Studio | $2,135/mo | $4,872/mo |
| 1-bedroom | $2,243/mo | $4,707/mo |
| 2-bedroom | $2,954/mo | $6,060/mo |
| 3-bedroom | $3,677/mo | $6,424/mo |
| Average home price | $716,631 | $1,748,412 |
| Energy | $230.06/mo | $275.59/mo |
| Phone | $198.85/mo | $204.61/mo |
| Milk (1 gallon) | $4.90 | $5.43 |
| Bread (1 loaf) | $4.93 | $4.36 |
| Eggs (1 dozen) | $5.03 | $5.33 |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.81 | $0.93 |
| Fried chicken | $1.54 | $1.57 |
| Coffee | $6.26 | $7.19 |
| Ground beef (1 lb) | $8.12 | $7.54 |
| Tire Balance | $60.64 | $86.90 |
| Gasoline (gal) | $3.13 | $3.13 |