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Crunching costs, sorting signals, rendering insights.
On a A$60K salary in South Australia, 0 out of 1 cities keep rent under 30% of income. Adelaide offers the best value — cost index 104, rent $2,100/mo.
On a A$60K salary in South Australia, 0 out of 1 cities keep rent under 30% of income. Adelaide offers the best value — cost index 104, rent $2,100/mo.
| # | City | Cost Index | Rent/mo | Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adelaide | 104 | $2,100 | $72,000 |
Adelaide ranks #1 with a cost index of 104 and rent of $2,100/month.
Average cost index across these cities: 104 (-9 vs national average of 113).
Average quality of life: 67/100. Top: Adelaide at 67/100.
Safest city: Adelaide (70/100 safety score).
0 out of 1 cities keep rent under 30% of a A$60K gross income.
Here's the finding that keeps coming up in different analyses: Adelaide stands out as the top-ranked city in this analysis. With a cost index of 104 and median income of $72,000, it offers below-average costs relative to the rest of Australia. For anyone running the numbers, this is where it clicks.
On quality of life, Adelaide leads with a composite score of 67/100 — reflecting its safety (70), healthcare (78), and walkability (62) metrics. And there's one more thing: affordability and QoL don't always move in the same direction, and Australia is a good example of that tension.
Adelaide ranks #1 in South Australia for this analysis with a cost index of 104 and median income of $72,000.
In Adelaide, rent would be about 42% of your gross monthly income on A$60K. Consider cost-cutting measures or a roommate.
The region average QoL score is 63/100. Adelaide leads with 67/100, reflecting safety, healthcare access, walkability, and green space.
Our index is benchmarked to 100 (national median). Sub-categories cover housing, food, transport, utilities, and healthcare. Data sources include ABS, CoreLogic, ATO.
This analysis uses data from ABS, CoreLogic, ATO to rank cities in Australia. The cost of living index is benchmarked to 100 (national median). Quality of life scores combine safety, healthcare, walkability, air quality, green space, and transit metrics. Salary ranges use national occupation data adjusted for local cost differences. Data is updated regularly to reflect current market conditions.