Living Cost Insights

Employees relocating to a higher cost location want to know how much more expensive it will be. Unfortunately, there's no simple answer. So what essential factors impact a cost-of-living calculation?

With the various approaches and data quality involved in establishing and maintaining lump sum allowances, it helps to know them all before choosing which will best support your company’s needs.

Companies are often faced with questions of equitable relocation allowances. There is no singular solution that fits all situations. However, this guide will help you determine the right one for you.

Find out a distance-based lump sum approach may not be a good fit and how a calculated, geographically sensitive lump sum may be just right.

Motus data provides an accurate comparison between the pre and post-move locations. How? By researching cost of living data in different areas. Not just for large cities, but for living communities.

Relocation cost-of-living allowances, also called COLAs, help employees acclimate to a new location. For more information, please read the guide.

While accounting/consulting firms have typically been reluctant to adopt lump sum allowances, this organization found success with the Motus solution.

Companies are looking for innovative approaches to facilitate recruitment, retention and equity across geographically dispersed worksites. Motus Living Cost Standards reports are designed to do that.

What can you expect with one of our Lump Sum Allowance reports? Have a look at this sample report to find out.

What can you expect with one of our Two Location Comparison reports? Have a look at this sample report to find out.

What can you expect with one of our Temporary Assignment reports? Have a look at this sample report to find out.

Employers helping support the costs of a move is ideal. But that support may prove to be less than ideal. Read this report for a better understanding of the hidden costs of moving.

Top talent is widely available. Employers can gain an edge over competitors with a topnotch lump sum policy. This report covers relocation policies that benefit employees most.

Location choices can make a big impact on both the overall event costs and travel to an event. This report dives into what costs companies can expect.