Everyday Tools

Tip calculator, percentage, unit converter, age calculator, and other daily tools.

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Cost of Living Comparison — Salary Equivalency by US City

Compare cost of living between US cities and see the salary needed to maintain your lifestyle when relocating. Free, instant results for any US metro area.

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Tip Calculator

Calculate tip amount and split the bill between multiple people. Quick preset tip percentages for restaurants and services.

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Discount Calculator

Calculate sale price after discount with optional sales tax. Supports stacked percentage discounts.

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Unit Converter

Convert between units of length, weight, temperature, volume, area, and speed.

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GPA Calculator

Calculate your college GPA from course grades and credit hours. Supports A through F with plus/minus grades.

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Moving Cost Calculator

Estimate local or long-distance moving costs based on home size, distance, and additional services.

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Wedding Budget Calculator

Plan your wedding budget with category allocations for venue, catering, photography, and more.

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Dog Food Calculator

Calculate how much food your dog needs daily based on weight, age, and activity level.

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Pet Cost Calculator

Estimate annual and lifetime cost of owning a dog or cat including food, vet, grooming, and insurance.

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Ring Size Calculator

Convert ring measurements between US, UK, and EU sizes from diameter or circumference.

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Shoe Size Calculator

Convert shoe sizes between US, UK, and EU systems for men, women, and kids.

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Bra Size Calculator

Calculate bra size from band and bust measurements. See sister sizes for alternative fit.

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Diaper Calculator

Estimate diapers needed per day by age. See monthly cost and savings with cloth diapers.

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First Year Baby Cost Calculator

Estimate total first-year costs of having a baby including delivery, childcare, diapers, and formula.

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Currency Converter

Convert between USD and major world currencies with common amount reference table.

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Budget Calculator (50/30/20 Rule)

Plan your budget using the 50/30/20 rule. Split income into needs, wants, and savings.

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Household Budget Calculator

Track household income vs expenses by category. See surplus/deficit and spending percentages.

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Typing Speed Calculator (WPM)

Calculate your typing speed in words per minute with accuracy rating.

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Reading Time Calculator

Estimate reading time for any text by word count. Also shows speaking time for presentations.

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Land Area Converter

Convert between acres, square feet, hectares, square meters, and square miles.

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Child Care Cost Calculator

Estimate daycare, nanny, or au pair costs by child age, care type, and state. See DCFSA tax savings.

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Homeschool Cost Calculator

Estimate homeschool costs by approach and grade level. Compare to private school tuition.

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Square Yard Converter

Convert between square feet, square yards, square meters, and acres for flooring and land.

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Paycheck-to-Paycheck Budget Analyzer

See how much is left after fixed and variable expenses. Get a daily spending allowance.

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Split Bill Calculator

Split a restaurant bill with tip and tax between any number of people. Custom or equal splits.

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Cost of Raising a Child Calculator

Estimate total cost of raising a child to age 18 based on USDA data, income level, and region.

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Dog Age Calculator

Convert dog years to human years with the updated formula that accounts for size and breed.

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Rent Affordability Calculator (Tenant)

Calculate maximum rent you can afford using the 30% rule and your actual budget.

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Square Feet to Acres Converter

Convert between square feet, acres, hectares, and other land area units with visual comparisons.

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Metric to Imperial Converter

Convert between metric and imperial units for length, weight, volume, and temperature.

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Moving Distance & Cost Calculator

Estimate moving costs between US cities by distance and household size.

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Storage Unit Cost Calculator

Estimate storage unit size and monthly cost with climate control option.

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Gift Budget Planner

Plan your gift budget by recipients and occasion. Track spending per person.

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Back-to-School Cost Calculator

Estimate back-to-school expenses by grade level including supplies, clothes, and tech.

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Vacation Budget Calculator

Plan a complete vacation budget with flights, lodging, food, and activities.

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Funeral Cost Calculator

Estimate funeral costs by service type with itemized breakdown and pre-planning savings.

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Temperature Converter

Convert between Fahrenheit, Celsius, and Kelvin with common reference points.

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Grams to Ounces Converter

Convert between grams, ounces, pounds, and kilograms with food weight references.

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Miles to Kilometers Converter

Convert between miles, kilometers, meters, feet, and yards.

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Gallons to Liters Converter

Convert between gallons, liters, quarts, pints, cups, fluid ounces, and milliliters.

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Dice Roll Simulator

Roll dice with any number of sides and quantity. See probability distributions.

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Lottery Odds Calculator

Calculate exact lottery jackpot odds. See Mega Millions and Powerball probabilities.

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Prorated Rent Calculator

Calculate prorated rent for a partial month based on move-in date.

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Rent Increase Calculator

Calculate new rent after increase with CPI comparison and 5-year projection.

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Rent-to-Income Ratio Calculator

Check if your rent is within the recommended 30% of income guideline.

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Laundry Cost Calculator

Calculate weekly, monthly, and annual laundry costs at home vs laundromat.

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Haircut & Grooming Budget Calculator

Calculate annual grooming costs from haircut frequency, price, and product expenses.

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Gym Membership Cost Calculator

Calculate true gym cost per visit from monthly fee and usage. Is your membership worth it?

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Cell Phone Plan Calculator

Estimate cell phone plan cost by data needs, lines, and carrier tier.

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Streaming Subscription Calculator

Add up your streaming subscriptions to see total monthly and annual cost.

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Tipping Guide Calculator

Get recommended tip amounts for restaurants, delivery, hair, taxi, hotel, movers, and more.

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Cost Per Use Calculator

Calculate cost per use for any purchase. See if buying is worth it vs renting.

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Subscription Audit Calculator

Add all subscriptions to see total monthly drain. Find what to cut.

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Coupon Savings Calculator

Calculate savings from coupons with sales tax impact and annual projection.

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Unit Price Comparison Calculator

Compare unit prices of two products to find the better value per ounce, count, or unit.

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Grocery Budget Calculator

Calculate weekly and monthly grocery budget by household size and diet type using USDA data.

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Restaurant/Dining Out Budget Calculator

Calculate annual dining out cost and compare to cooking at home.

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Coffee Spending Calculator

Calculate daily coffee habit cost over months, years, and decades. See invested equivalent.

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Clothing Budget Calculator

Plan annual clothing budget with category allocations and cost-per-wear guidance.

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Entertainment Budget Calculator

Allocate entertainment budget across streaming, dining, hobbies, events, and travel.

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Monthly Utility Budget Calculator

Track all utilities (electric, gas, water, sewer, trash, internet, phone) with national average comparison.

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Latte Factor Calculator

See what your daily small purchases would be worth invested over 10-30 years at 7%.

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50/30/20 Budget Calculator

Allocate after-tax income into needs (50%), wants (30%), and savings (20%) with examples.

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Internet Plan Calculator

Calculate recommended internet speed and plan from users and activities.

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Dry Cleaning Budget Calculator

Calculate monthly and annual dry cleaning costs with home alternatives.

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Home Cleaning Cost Calculator

Estimate cleaning service cost by home size and frequency.

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Dry Cleaning Budget Calculator

Calculate monthly and annual dry cleaning costs by garment type and frequency.

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Garage Door Cost Calculator

Estimate garage door replacement cost by size, material, and features.

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Home Cleaning Cost Calculator

Estimate house cleaning costs by home size, frequency, and service type.

About Everyday Tools Calculators

The Everyday Tools category covers the money decisions that don't fit neatly into taxes or mortgages but still shape a household budget. Use the Cost of Living Comparison calculator before accepting a job in a new metro, since a $90,000 offer in Austin and the same number in San Francisco buy very different lives once rent, groceries, and state income tax are factored in. The Budget Calculator applies the 50/30/20 rule to your take-home pay, splitting it across needs, wants, and savings or debt payoff.

Other tools here answer one-time or seasonal questions. The Moving Cost Calculator estimates what interstate movers (regulated by the FMCSA, which requires a written binding or non-binding estimate) will charge for your shipment. The First Year Baby Cost Calculator and Pet Cost Calculator project recurring expenses most people underestimate, and the Wedding Budget Calculator spreads a total across venue, catering, and the rest.

Day to day, the Tip Calculator, Discount Calculator, Unit Converter, and Currency Converter handle the fast arithmetic of dining out, sales, recipes, and travel. Reach for these whenever a decision turns on a number you'd otherwise guess at.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much more do I need to earn to keep the same standard of living in a more expensive city?
A cost of living comparison scales your current income to a destination by weighting housing, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes. Housing usually drives the result, since rent and home prices vary far more between metros than food or gas. Pay close attention to whether the destination has a state income tax, because moving from a no-tax state like Texas or Florida to California or New York can erase a nominal raise.
What does the 50/30/20 budget rule actually mean?
The rule allocates your after-tax income as 50% to needs (housing, utilities, groceries, insurance, minimum debt payments), 30% to wants (dining out, travel, subscriptions), and 20% to savings and extra debt payoff. It is a starting framework, not a legal standard, so high-rent areas often push the needs share well above 50%. Base the percentages on take-home pay, not gross salary, since taxes and any pre-tax 401(k) deferrals come out first.
Is a moving company's estimate the final price I'll pay?
Not necessarily. Under FMCSA rules, interstate movers must give you a written estimate that is either binding (the price is locked) or non-binding (the final charge depends on actual weight and services). With a non-binding estimate, federal regulations limit what a mover can collect at delivery before you pay the balance, but the total can still rise. Get the estimate in writing and confirm which type it is before booking.
How much should I tip in the United States?
Tipping is customary rather than legally required, but in sit-down restaurants 18% to 20% of the pre-tax bill is the common range, with 15% seen as the low end. Some establishments add an automatic gratuity for large parties, so check the bill before adding more. Federal law allows employers to pay tipped workers a lower cash wage as long as tips bring them to at least the $7.25 federal minimum, which is part of why tipping carries real weight for service staff.
Why doesn't a currency converter match the rate my bank or card gives me?
Online converters show the mid-market rate, the midpoint between buy and sell prices on the interbank market. Banks, card networks, and exchange kiosks add a markup or foreign transaction fee on top, so your real cost is usually a few percent worse. Use the converter to estimate value, then check your card's foreign transaction fee separately to see what you'll actually be charged abroad.