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Cost of Living provides cost of living indices for US regions based on major metropolitan area data. Compare the relative cost of living between states, cities, or regions and calculate salary equivalents for relocation decisions.
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Cost of Living provides cost of living indices for US regions based on major metropolitan area data. Compare the relative cost of living between states, cities, or regions and calculate salary equivalents for relocation decisions.

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# [Cost of Living API](https://apiverve.com/marketplace/costliving?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme)

Cost of Living provides cost of living indices for US regions based on major metropolitan area data. Compare the relative cost of living between states, cities, or regions and calculate salary equivalents for relocation decisions.

The Cost of Living API provides a simple, reliable way to integrate cost of living functionality into your applications. Built for developers who need production-ready cost of living capabilities without the complexity of building from scratch.

**[View API Details →](https://apiverve.com/marketplace/costliving?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme)**

[![License: MIT](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-MIT-yellow.svg)](https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT)
[![API Status](https://img.shields.io/badge/Status-Active-green.svg)](https://apiverve.com/marketplace/costliving?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme)
[![Method](https://img.shields.io/badge/Method-GET-blue.svg)](#)
[![Platform](https://img.shields.io/badge/Platform-Multi--Platform-orange.svg)](#installation)

**Available on:**
[![npm](https://img.shields.io/badge/npm-CB3837?style=flat&logo=npm&logoColor=white)](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@apiverve/costliving)
[![NuGet](https://img.shields.io/badge/NuGet-004880?style=flat&logo=nuget&logoColor=white)](https://www.nuget.org/packages/APIVerve.API.CostofLiving)
[![PyPI](https://img.shields.io/badge/PyPI-3776AB?style=flat&logo=python&logoColor=white)](https://pypi.org/project/apiverve-costliving/)
[![RubyGems](https://img.shields.io/badge/RubyGems-E9573F?style=flat&logo=rubygems&logoColor=white)](https://rubygems.org/gems/apiverve_costliving)
[![Packagist](https://img.shields.io/badge/Packagist-F28D1A?style=flat&logo=packagist&logoColor=white)](https://packagist.org/packages/apiverve/costliving)
[![Go](https://img.shields.io/badge/Go-00ADD8?style=flat&logo=go&logoColor=white)](#-go)
[![Dart](https://img.shields.io/badge/Dart-0175C2?style=flat&logo=dart&logoColor=white)](https://pub.dev/packages/apiverve_costliving)
[![JitPack](https://img.shields.io/badge/JitPack-2E7D32?style=flat&logo=android&logoColor=white)](#-android-jitpack)

---

## Quick Start

### Using JavaScript

```javascript
async function callCostofLivingAPI() {
try {
const response = await fetch('https://api.apiverve.com/v1/costliving', {
method: 'GET',
headers: {
'x-api-key': 'YOUR_API_KEY_HERE'
}
});

const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);
} catch (error) {
console.error('Error:', error);
}
}

callCostofLivingAPI();
```

### Using cURL

```bash
curl -X GET "https://api.apiverve.com/v1/costliving?param=value" \
-H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY_HERE"
```

**Get your API key:** [https://apiverve.com](https://apiverve.com)

**📁 For more examples, see the [examples folder](./examples/)**

---

## Installation

Choose your preferred programming language:

### 📦 NPM (JavaScript/Node.js)

```bash
npm install @apiverve/costliving
```

[**View NPM Package →**](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@apiverve/costliving) | [**Package Code →**](./npm/)

---

### 🔷 NuGet (.NET/C#)

```bash
dotnet add package APIVerve.API.CostofLiving
```

[**View NuGet Package →**](https://www.nuget.org/packages/APIVerve.API.CostofLiving) | [**Package Code →**](./nuget/)

---

### 🐍 Python (PyPI)

```bash
pip install apiverve-costliving
```

[**View PyPI Package →**](https://pypi.org/project/apiverve-costliving/) | [**Package Code →**](./python/)

---

### 💎 Ruby (RubyGems)

```bash
gem install apiverve_costliving
```

[**View RubyGems Package →**](https://rubygems.org/gems/apiverve_costliving) | [**Package Code →**](./ruby/)

---

### 🐘 PHP (Packagist)

```bash
composer require apiverve/costliving
```

[**View Packagist Package →**](https://packagist.org/packages/apiverve/costliving) | [**Package Code →**](./php/)

---

### 🎯 Dart (pub.dev)

```bash
dart pub add apiverve_costliving
```

[**View pub.dev Package →**](https://pub.dev/packages/apiverve_costliving) | [**Package Code →**](./dart/)

---

### 🤖 Android (JitPack)

```gradle
implementation 'com.github.apiverve:costliving-api:1.0.0'
```

[**Package Code →**](./android/)

---

### 🐹 Go

```bash
go get github.com/apiverve/costliving-api/go
```

[**Package Code →**](./go/)

---

## Why Use This API?

| Feature | Benefit |
|---------|---------|
| **Multi-language SDKs** | Native packages for JavaScript, Python, C#, Go, and Android |
| **Simple Integration** | Single API key authentication, consistent response format |
| **Production Ready** | 99.9% uptime, fast response times, used by thousands of developers |
| **Comprehensive Docs** | Full examples, OpenAPI spec, and dedicated support |

---

## Documentation

- 🏠 **API Home:** [Cost of Living API](https://apiverve.com/marketplace/costliving?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme)
- 📚 **API Reference:** [docs.apiverve.com/ref/costliving](https://docs.apiverve.com/ref/costliving)
- 📖 **OpenAPI Spec:** [openapi.yaml](./openapi.yaml)
- 💡 **Examples:** [examples/](./examples/)

---

## What Can You Build?

The Cost of Living API is commonly used for:

- **Web Applications** - Add cost of living features to your frontend or backend
- **Mobile Apps** - Native SDKs for iOS and Android development
- **Automation** - Integrate with n8n, Zapier, or custom workflows
- **SaaS Products** - Enhance your product with cost of living capabilities
- **Data Pipelines** - Process and analyze data at scale

---

## API Reference

### Authentication
All requests require an API key in the header:
```
x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY_HERE
```

Get your API key: [https://apiverve.com](https://apiverve.com)

### Response Format
All responses are JSON with this structure:
```json
{
"status": "ok",
"data": { ... }
}
```

---

## Support & Community

- 🏠 **API Home**: [Cost of Living API](https://apiverve.com/marketplace/costliving?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme)
- 💬 **Support**: [https://apiverve.com/contact](https://apiverve.com/contact)
- 🐛 **Issues**: [GitHub Issues](../../issues)
- 📖 **Documentation**: [https://docs.apiverve.com](https://docs.apiverve.com)
- 🌐 **Website**: [https://apiverve.com](https://apiverve.com)

---

## Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please see [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) for guidelines.

---

## Security

For security concerns, please review our [Security Policy](SECURITY.md).

---

## License

This project is licensed under the **MIT License** - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.

---

## Acknowledgments

Built with ❤️ by [APIVerve](https://apiverve.com)

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