ACCRA Cost Of Living Index - COLI

Think of it like it's The Hamburger Index. A burger, fries, and shake in the heart of Silicon Valley: like 28 bucks. The same thing in South O'Fallon, Missouri? About 6 bucks. Of course, they grow the cows in the back, so...that helps.

The goal of the COLI is to comp the cost of a day in each city or region of the country...and then the world. So when you get that enticing offer to become a secretary in Manhattan for 50 grand? Well, when you look at rents and taxes, you'll think twice.