2026
| Category | 🇩🇪 Darmstadt | 🇩🇪 Cologne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living | 74.3 | 74.1 | -0.3% |
| Rent | 26.8 | 29.0 | +8.2% |
| Groceries | 74.0 | 72.1 | -2.6% |
| Restaurants | 71.9 | 72.4 | +0.7% |
| Purchasing Power | 134.4 | 132.3 | -1.6% |
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