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Crunching costs, sorting signals, rendering insights.
On a A$100K salary in Western Australia, 1 out of 1 cities keep rent under 30% of income. Perth offers the best value — cost index 110, rent $2,300/mo.
On a A$100K salary in Western Australia, 1 out of 1 cities keep rent under 30% of income. Perth offers the best value — cost index 110, rent $2,300/mo.
Perth ranks #1 with a cost index of 110 and rent of $2,300/month.
Average cost index across these cities: 110 (+3 vs national average of 107).
Average quality of life: 65/100. Top: Perth at 65/100.
Safest city: Perth (68/100 safety score).
1 out of 1 cities keep rent under 30% of a A$100K gross income.
Here's the finding that keeps coming up in different analyses: Perth stands out as the top-ranked city in this analysis. With a cost index of 110 and median income of $82,000, it offers competitive value despite costs slightly above the national median. That's a strong position by any measure.
On quality of life, Perth leads with a composite score of 65/100 — reflecting its safety (68), healthcare (80), and walkability (58) metrics. Pair that with the housing data, and the pattern sharpens. affordability and QoL don't always move in the same direction, and Australia is a good example of that tension.
| # | City | Cost Index | Rent/mo | Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Perth | 110 | $2,300 | $82,000 |
Perth ranks #1 in Western Australia for this analysis with a cost index of 110 and median income of $82,000.
In Perth, rent would be about 28% of your gross monthly income on A$100K. Well within the recommended 30% threshold.
The region average QoL score is 64/100. Perth leads with 65/100, 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.