Cost of Living Index

If you are thinking about getting a job in another location, investigating the cost of living will help you come to a more informed decision.

By using a cost of living index, you can compare the salaries and the cost of living with those in your current location. Although salaries for a given job do not vary greatly, the differences in the cost of living can be astonishing.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces an annual publication listing the cost of living in a range of Australian cities and towns. This publication is available in the La Trobe University Library, as well as many public libraries.