Legal Notice — Publisher Information and Site Policies

Last updated: June 2026

1. Publisher Information

This website is published by:
Name: Mottalib Radif
Website: https://costoflivingusa.com
Contact: contact@costoflivingusa.com

The publisher assumes editorial responsibility for all content published on the website, with the exception of cost of living estimates, which depend on data sourced from federal agencies and may change without notice.

2. About This Website

Cost of Living USA is an independent information platform offering free cost of living data, city comparison tools, and educational content for the United States. The website aggregates publicly available data from government sources including the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). All tools and content are provided for informational and educational purposes only and do not constitute financial, legal, or professional advice.

3. Hosting

This website is hosted by:
GitHub Pages
A service provided by GitHub, Inc., 88 Colin P. Kelly Jr. Street, San Francisco, CA 94107, United States.
Website: pages.github.com

GitHub Pages is a static site hosting service. As a technical hosting provider, GitHub does not exercise editorial control over the website's content. All pages are served over HTTPS to encrypt data in transit.

4. Intellectual Property

All content published on Cost of Living USA, including but not limited to text, data compilations, graphics, logos, page layouts, calculation algorithms, and software, is the property of Mottalib Radif or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. Reproduction, distribution, or creation of derivative works from any content on this website requires prior written authorization from the publisher.

The Cost of Living USA name and logo are proprietary marks. Any unauthorized use constitutes an infringement and may be subject to legal action. Users are authorized to browse the website for personal, non-commercial use. Brief quotations for informational purposes are permitted provided the source is credited.

5. Privacy and Data Protection

Cost of Living USA is committed to protecting the privacy of all visitors. We use Plausible Analytics, a privacy-friendly analytics service that uses no cookies, stores no personal data, and is fully compliant with GDPR and CCPA. For complete details on how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

In accordance with applicable data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have the right to access, correct, and delete your personal data. To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@costoflivingusa.com.

6. Cookies and Local Storage

This website does not use tracking cookies. No advertising, profiling, or third-party cookies are placed. User preferences (such as dark/light mode) are stored in the browser's localStorage, which is not a cookie and is never transmitted to our servers.

localStorage is a client-side storage mechanism provided by the HTML5 standard. Data stored in localStorage remains on your device and is never sent to external servers. You can clear localStorage data at any time through your browser settings. Since no tracking cookies are used, a cookie consent banner is not legally required.

7. GDPR Rights (EU Users)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), users located in the European Union have the following rights:

Right of access (Art. 15) — obtain confirmation of whether personal data is being processed and access to that data.
Right to rectification (Art. 16) — obtain correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to erasure (Art. 17) — obtain deletion of personal data.
Right to restriction (Art. 18) — restrict processing in certain cases.
Right to data portability (Art. 20) — receive data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
Right to object (Art. 21) — object to processing on grounds relating to your particular situation.
Right to withdraw consent (Art. 7) — withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
Right to lodge a complaint (Art. 77) — lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@costoflivingusa.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

8. CCPA Rights (California Residents)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion of personal information, opt out of the sale of personal information, and not be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights. Since we do not collect personal information through our website tools, these rights are effectively exercised by default. We do not sell, trade, or transfer personal data to third parties.

9. State Privacy Laws

We also comply with applicable state privacy laws, including the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), the Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA), and the Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA).

10. Limitation of Liability

The information provided on Cost of Living USA is for general informational and educational purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date cost of living data, we make no warranties or representations regarding the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of any information published on this website.

Cost of living data is derived from government sources including the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Census Bureau, and Bureau of Economic Analysis. Actual costs may vary from the estimates shown and can change over time. The publisher shall not be held liable for any decisions made based on the information provided on this website.

The website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. The publisher is not responsible for data loss, service interruptions, or damages to user equipment resulting from the use of the website.

11. External Links

This website may contain links to external websites, including BLS.gov, Census.gov, and other government reference sources. The publisher has no control over the content of these external sites and disclaims all responsibility for their content, privacy practices, or availability.

12. Applicable Law

This legal notice is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States. Any disputes arising from the use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in the United States. The potential invalidity of any clause shall not affect the remaining provisions.

13. Changes and Contact

The publisher reserves the right to modify this legal notice at any time. Changes take effect upon publication. For questions regarding this legal notice or the operation of this website, please contact us at: contact@costoflivingusa.com.