No, I'm pretty sure that means it's being stupid. It gives exactly 24% less regardless of what salaries you put in and not changing the "% of total" or anythin

No, I'm pretty sure that means it's being stupid. It gives exactly 24% less regardless of what salaries you put in and not changing the "% of total" or anything. That means that it's figuring out the difference in average cost of living first, and then just reduces the salary you gave by 24% to get the equivalent.