Cost-of-Living-Adjustment Index
COLA Index
A robust, data driven index that captures real cost-of-living differences across locations and workforce income segments — empowering smarter compensation and pricing decisions.
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Spend baskets
41
Spend categories
250+
SKUs tracked monthly in each city
100+
Cities
Why COLA Index
Reward. Earn. Save.
Six decisions get sharper the moment true cost of living is measured, not assumed.
Get a Budget-Ready COLA Estimate- 01
Compensate employees fairly
- 02
Price inflation in contracts accurately
- 03
Set per-diem and reimbursements practically
- 04
Set manpower budgets predictably
- 05
Gain employee loyalty and morale
- 06
Manage contractor costs optimally
Our services
Data. Insights. Decisions.
Local-Level Benchmarking
Compare true cost of living across 100+ cities and income cohorts.
Custom Basket Modelling
Tailored spend baskets aligned to your workforce, policy or industry needs.
COLA Index Reports & Analytics
Actionable insights, trend analysis and dashboards for confident decisions.
Consulting & Advisory
Expert guidance to design fair, future-ready and sustainable reward strategies.
Our vision
Smarter COLA. Better Decisions.
Organizations perform better when decisions are based on accurate, real-world economic intelligence. Our vision is to enable fair, transparent, and future-ready compensation strategies.
Build a Future-Ready Reward Strategy
One Index. Every Market You Operate In
COLA Index coverage spans APAC, Middle East, Latin America, the European Union, and North America — so multinational organizations can benchmark compensation on a single, consistent standard, wherever their workforce sits.
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Let's Build Your COLA Benchmark
Tell us about your organization, and our team will get back to you with next steps — including how the COLA Index applies to your specific locations and workforce.
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FAQ
Questions? Answered.
Quick answers to the most common questions about the COLA Index.
The COLA Index by Praxis Econometrics™ is a robust, data-driven Cost-of-Living Adjustment Index. It captures real cost-of-living differences across locations and workforce income segments, helping organizations make smarter compensation and pricing decisions.