Planning to relocate to another city for work, study or for good, cost of living calculators are very useful tools in comparing the prevailing prices between different cities so you can make an informed decision before packing your bags. These are some of the best cost of living calculators on the net.

» Bankrate Cost of Living Calculator

The Bankrate cost of living calculator has three fields of input, asking where you live, where you are planning on moving, and your current salary. An excellent comparison tool.

» Best Places - Cost of Living Calculator

This calculator allows you to make a side-by-side comparison of two cities "in all the categories you need, such as taxes, housing, food, and other costs".

» City Rating Cost of Living Calculator

A very beautiful web page with a simple interface. There is an explanation of how the comparison results are computed.

» Cost of Living Calculator for College Students

The Economic Research Institute hosts this excellent cost of living calculator for students and parents preparing for the financial adjustments of college students that compares the expenses of transportation, food, etc., in over 7,200 U.S., Canadian, and international locations.

» Monster.com Cost of Living Calculator

Monster.com will tell you just how expensive [or money-saving] your relocation will be through this calculator.