One good thing about recession is that the cost of living in America has become more affordable. Mint Blog has produced a map which show the data in various cities. This map shows how much the cost of living has changed in corresponding cities.
Looking at the data, it appears that New York, Washington DC, Houston and Seattle are not much affected with recession while Atlanta, Detroit, Chicago, LA and Cleveland are the most affected cities. It has become more affordable to live in these cities.
On the other hand cost of living in San Francisco has actually increased.
You can learn more about this map and other associated data by clicking on the image below. (This analysis actually excludes Real Estate, Investing and stocks etc.)
[via Mint Blog]
How do you feel in the city you are living? Do you feel any difference? Are the things cheaper to buy or are you actually spending more. What is the effect of recession on your budget? Let us know in the comments below or through twitter.
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