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On a A$120K salary in Tasmania, 1 out of 1 cities keep rent under 30% of income. Hobart offers the best value — cost index 94, rent $1,700/mo.
On a A$120K salary in Tasmania, 1 out of 1 cities keep rent under 30% of income. Hobart offers the best value — cost index 94, rent $1,700/mo.
| # | City | Cost Index | Rent/mo | Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hobart | 94 | $1,700 | $64,000 |
Hobart ranks #1 with a cost index of 94 and rent of $1,700/month.
Average cost index across these cities: 94 (-13 vs national average of 107).
Average quality of life: 70/100. Top: Hobart at 70/100.
Safest city: Hobart (75/100 safety score).
1 out of 1 cities keep rent under 30% of a A$120K gross income.
Strip away assumptions, and something unexpected emerges. Hobart stands out as the top-ranked city in this analysis. With a cost index of 94 and median income of $64,000, it offers below-average costs relative to the rest of Australia. That ratio is hard to beat anywhere else.
On quality of life, Hobart leads with a composite score of 70/100 — reflecting its safety (75), healthcare (72), and walkability (62) metrics. Zooming out, affordability and QoL don't always move in the same direction, and Australia is a good example of that tension.
Hobart ranks #1 in Tasmania for this analysis with a cost index of 94 and median income of $64,000.
In Hobart, rent would be about 17% of your gross monthly income on A$120K. Well within the recommended 30% threshold.
The region average QoL score is 64/100. Hobart leads with 70/100, reflecting its 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.