Updated with 2026 tax brackets

Calculate Life's
Biggest Decisions

Compare scenarios with real federal & state tax brackets, 100+ city cost of living data, and 10-year financial projections.

Stay in SFBaseline

Take Home

$105,430

Housing

$3,500/mo

10-Year Wealth

$0

Move to AustinBest

Take Home

$113,520

No state income tax

Housing

$1,900/mo

10-Year Wealth

+$325,000

Move to Denver

Take Home

$108,210

4.4% state tax

Housing

$2,100/mo

10-Year Wealth

+$187,000

Essential Calculators

Quick-access tools for everyday financial questions.

Income Tax Calculator

2026 federal & state tax brackets with effective rate and bracket-by-bracket breakdown.

Paycheck Calculator

Salary to take-home pay with 401k, health insurance, and pay frequency options.

Mortgage Calculator

Monthly payment breakdown with full amortization schedule and interactive chart.

Cost of Living Calculator

Compare living costs between any two cities across 6 spending categories.

Retirement Calculator

Find out if you're on track to retire. Compound growth projections with 4% withdrawal rule analysis.

401(k) Calculator

2026 contribution limits, employer match projections, tax savings from pre-tax contributions.

Self-Employment Tax

SE tax calculator for freelancers and 1099 workers. Federal, state, and quarterly estimated payments.

Home Affordability

How much house can you afford? DTI analysis with conservative, standard, and aggressive ranges.

Savings Calculator

Compound interest projections with customizable contributions, rates, and time horizon.

Salary Converter

Convert between hourly, daily, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, and annual pay instantly.

Auto Loan Calculator

Estimate monthly car payments with term comparison and amortization breakdown.

Debt Payoff Calculator

Snowball vs avalanche strategies. Find the fastest path to debt freedom.

Roth IRA Calculator

2026 contribution limits, eligibility check, tax-free growth vs taxable comparison.

Net Worth Calculator

Tally assets vs liabilities to see your complete financial picture.

Inflation Calculator

See how inflation erodes purchasing power over time.

Student Loan Calculator

Payment estimation with extra payment impact analysis and payoff timeline.

Credit Card Payoff

See the minimum payment trap and how fixed payments accelerate payoff.

Budget Calculator

50/30/20 rule budgeting with needs, wants, and savings allocation.

Compound Interest

See the power of compounding with daily, monthly, or annual frequency.

Refinance Calculator

Should you refinance? Breakeven analysis with total savings projection.

Emergency Fund

How much emergency savings you need based on your risk profile.

Personal Loan

Monthly payment estimator with term comparison and origination fees.

CD Calculator

Certificate of deposit earnings with APY, compounding, and term comparison.

Capital Gains Tax

2026 short-term and long-term rates with NIIT and state tax calculation.

Rental Property

Cash flow, cap rate, cash-on-cash return, and 10-year equity projection.

Divorce Calculator

Estimate divorce costs, alimony, child support, and asset division.

Baby Cost Calculator

First-year gear, childcare by state/city, and 5-year projections for the cost of having a baby.

Paid Family Leave

State PFL benefits, income gap analysis, and savings plan for maternity or paternity leave.

Salary Lookup

Look up salaries for 30+ occupations by experience level, adjusted for 20+ metro areas.

2026

Tax Bracket Data

100+

US Metro Areas

50

State Tax Rates

10yr

Wealth Projections

Why use LifeCalc for your financial planning?

1

Unmatched Accuracy

We don't "estimate" taxes. We apply real 2026 IRS progressive brackets and state-specific tax laws to every calculation.

2

Holistic Modeling

Most tools look at one number. We look at the intersection of income, taxes, housing, and cost of living to find your true purchasing power.

3

10-Year Projections

See the compound effect of your decisions. A small savings difference today can result in a $500k wealth gap over a decade.

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate are the cost of living numbers?

Our indices are based on BLS CPI data and localized housing market reports for over 100 US metro areas, updated quarterly.

Can I export my comparison results?

Yes! Every calculator supports PDF export and shareable URLs that encode your inputs so you can save your scenarios.

Is my data private?

LifeCalc does not require an account or store your personal financial data on our servers. Your inputs remain in your browser.

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Stop guessing. Compare your options with real financial data.