Cost of Living in United States - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: United States
Address: US

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $1,157 (excluding rent), and $2,765 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $2,809 (excluding rent), and $5,361 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$20.22 $20.22

$12.13 $12.13

$40.43 $40.43

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$75.7 $75.7

$50.4 $50.4

$151 $151

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$11.47 $11.47

$9.97 $9.97

$14.96 $14.96

Cappuccino

$5.13 $5.13

$2.94 $2.94

$7.84 $7.84

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.61 $2.61

$2.04 $2.04

$4.08 $4.08

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.14 $2.14

$1.53 $1.53

$3.07 $3.07

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$6.17 $6.17

$4.12 $4.12

$9.26 $9.26

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$7.07 $7.07

$5.05 $5.05

$12.12 $12.12

Milk (1 liter)

$1.08 $1.08

$0.54 $0.54

$2.11 $2.11

White Bread (500g)

$3.74 $3.74

$2.03 $2.03

$6.89 $6.89

Rice (white) (1kg)

$4.57 $4.57

$2.01 $2.01

$8.73 $8.73

Eggs

$4.20 $4.20

$1.93 $1.93

$7.44 $7.44

Local Cheese (1kg)

$13.02 $13.02

$6.67 $6.67

$26.71 $26.71

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$12.18 $12.18

$5.50 $5.50

$22.00 $22.00

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$16.14 $16.14

$9.81 $9.81

$26.15 $26.15

Apples (1kg)

$5.31 $5.31

$2.21 $2.21

$8.88 $8.88

Banana (1kg)

$1.72 $1.72

$1.12 $1.12

$4.50 $4.50

Oranges (1kg)

$4.59 $4.59

$2.13 $2.13

$11.23 $11.23

Tomato (1kg)

$4.96 $4.96

$2.18 $2.18

$8.90 $8.90

Potato (1kg)

$3.00 $3.00

$1.12 $1.12

$6.74 $6.74

Onion (1kg)

$3.04 $3.04

$1.72 $1.72

$6.50 $6.50

Lettuce (1 head)

$2.18 $2.18

$1.28 $1.28

$4.84 $4.84

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$2.19 $2.19

$0.98 $0.98

$3.44 $3.44

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$10.16 $10.16

$8.12 $8.12

$19.30 $19.30

Wine (Bottle)

$15.16 $15.16

$9.10 $9.10

$25.27 $25.27

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.99 $1.99

$1.75 $1.75

$3.62 $3.62

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.71 $3.71

$1.54 $1.54

$7.19 $7.19

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$2.48 $2.48

$1.49 $1.49

$3.96 $3.96

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$63.9 $63.9

$34.39 $34.39

$130 $130

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$3.69 $3.69

$2.56 $2.56

$6.90 $6.90

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$1.76 $1.76

$1.26 $1.26

$3.15 $3.15

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$30.06 $30.06

$22.05 $22.05

$45.09 $45.09

Gasoline (1 liter)

$0.96 $0.96

$0.76 $0.76

$1.36 $1.36

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$30.2K $30.2K

$24.1K $24.1K

$36.3K $36.3K

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$26.3K $26.3K

$25.2K $25.2K

$28.4K $28.4K

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$207 $207

$120 $120

$385 $385

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$57.0 $57.0

$29.80 $29.80

$99.3 $99.3

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$71.5 $71.5

$49.77 $49.77

$108 $108

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$45.91 $45.91

$20.02 $20.02

$142 $142

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$22.25 $22.25

$8.13 $8.13

$65.6 $65.6

Cinema Ticket

$14.13 $14.13

$10.60 $10.60

$20.18 $20.18

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$1,385 $1,385

$807 $807

$3,191 $3,191

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$22.2K $22.2K

$11.8K $11.8K

$39.3K $39.3K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$52.1 $52.1

$28.90 $28.90

$79.8 $79.8

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$42.53 $42.53

$23.96 $23.96

$69.9 $69.9

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$89.9 $89.9

$60.0 $60.0

$130 $130

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$114 $114

$65.5 $65.5

$201 $201

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,743 $1,743

$1,106 $1,106

$4,166 $4,166

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$1,422 $1,422

$941 $941

$2,766 $2,766

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$2,821 $2,821

$1,766 $1,766

$8,227 $8,227

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$2,370 $2,370

$1,585 $1,585

$5,168 $5,168

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$3,338 $3,338

$1,549 $1,549

$21.3K $21.3K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$2,615 $2,615

$1,166 $1,166

$10.7K $10.7K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$4,230 $4,230

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

6.51

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update: January 13, 2026

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Rank	City	Population	Living Index	Solo costs (no rent) / month	Solo costs (with rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (no rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (with rent) / month	Mobile download speed (Mbps)	Internet download speed (Mbps)
601	Homestead, FL	-	181	$1,048	$3,558	$2,494	$5,059	49.29	98.31
602	Honesdale, PA	4500	134	$950	$2,654	$2,491	$5,084	159.93	236.69
603	Honolulu, HI	350964	183	$1,578	$3,672	$3,842	$7,762	124.89	320.05
604	Hoover, AL	92606	129	$1,051	$2,603	$2,560	$4,846	90.06	372.69
605	Hope, AR	9000	130	$984	$2,555	$2,295	$5,009	142.3	160.42
606	Hot Springs, AR	37930	77	$896	$1,540	$2,393	$3,343	95.19	256.01
607	Houghton, MI	8000	126	$1,107	$2,483	$2,337	$4,549	162.61	271.89
608	Houma, LA	32657	118	$778	$2,356	$2,387	$4,455	85.17	317.93
609	Houston, MO	2304580	127	$963	$2,504	$2,171	$4,943	74.48	163.49
610	Houston, TX	2304580	130	$1,134	$2,567	$2,695	$5,251	42.6	394.39
611	Howell Township, NJ	53000	133	$1,140	$2,668	$2,869	$5,096	195.99	262.51
612	Huntingdon, PA	7000	121	$878	$2,380	$2,529	$4,653	290.02	322.63
613	Huntington Beach, CA	193366	178	$1,210	$3,595	$3,124	$8,349	27.91	356.47
614	Huntington Park, CA	62165	127	$1,084	$2,521	$2,508	$4,791	135.13	380.76
615	Huntington Woods, MI	6300	123	$949	$2,416	$2,535	$4,719	23.02	365.95
616	Huntington, NY	49138	129	$1,233	$2,548	$2,409	$4,962	207.21	321.64
617	Huntington, WV	49138	108	$913	$2,184	$2,117	$3,953	138.34	372.48
618	Huntsville, AL	215006	114	$1,021	$2,232	$2,407	$4,616	37.95	371.23
619	Hutchinson, KS	41085	115	$793	$2,288	$1,611	$4,160	68.59	264.73
620	Hyannis, MA	20097	139	$1,210	$2,764	$2,465	$5,062	105.69	326.48
621	Idaho Falls, ID	61459	112	$938	$2,203	$2,038	$4,567	9.55	324.07
622	Incline Village, NV	9462	129	$1,032	$2,594	$2,537	$5,030	67.53	368.91
623	Independence, KS	117213	129	$1,058	$2,539	$2,676	$4,950	59.54	213.75
624	Independence, MO	117213	108	$917	$2,141	$2,204	$4,185	238.71	451.13
625	Indianapolis, IN	882039	134	$1,134	$2,690	$2,739	$5,111	97.29	362.22
626	Indio, CA	89137	123	$995	$2,420	$1,867	$4,639	203.65	362.55
627	Inverness, FL	7500	132	$923	$2,639	$2,412	$5,061	33.2	351.91
628	Iola, KS	5400	117	$835	$2,317	$1,579	$4,092	40.37	328.54
629	Iowa City, IA	74828	116	$925	$2,327	$2,456	$4,150	237.73	251.02
630	Irvine, CA	209716	192	$1,265	$3,866	$3,101	$7,189	19.68	387.87
631	Irving, TX	256684	114	$853	$2,285	$2,084	$4,495	23.69	397.23
632	Islip, NY	339938	136	$1,108	$2,760	$2,879	$5,450	252.42	335.41
633	Issaquah, WA	40051	146	$1,392	$2,884	$2,880	$5,725	41.29	361.61
634	Ithaca, NY	22283	112	$1,155	$2,271	$2,272	$4,630	131.88	308.09
635	Jackson, MS	153701	120	$957	$2,390	$2,593	$4,731	41.27	317.76
636	Jackson, TN	153701	99	$897	$1,961	$2,236	$3,979	10.8	283.34
637	Jackson, WY	153701	196	$1,229	$3,885	$2,829	$7,818	139.71	288.58
638	Jacksonville, FL	949611	125	$1,054	$2,487	$2,660	$5,111	112.71	386.3
639	Jacksonville, NC	949611	128	$1,094	$2,553	$2,390	$4,075	20.13	399.67
640	Jamestown, ND	-	129	$1,170	$2,607	$2,670	$4,852	59.77	285.37
641	Janesville, WI	63575	103	$1,041	$2,072	$2,265	$3,996	58.68	339.35
642	Jasper, IN	15000	131	$1,087	$2,581	$2,629	$5,142	90.99	252.27
643	Jefferson City, MO	43079	127	$861	$2,558	$2,133	$4,582	89.97	313.7
644	Jeffersonville, IN	49450	104	$877	$2,079	$2,135	$3,961	61.49	389.29
645	Jersey City, NJ	292449	193	$1,281	$3,829	$3,151	$6,991	102.97	345.12
646	Johnson City, TN	66027	106	$889	$2,122	$2,006	$3,935	13.85	376.4
647	Johnstown, PA	22269	89	$914	$1,798	$2,579	$3,313	106.02	261.51
648	Joliet, IL	150362	129	$1,044	$2,538	$2,499	$4,960	208.41	352.97
649	Jonesboro, AR	78576	97	$806	$1,933	$1,928	$4,458	215.32	344.12
650	Joplin, MO	51762	110	$1,026	$2,236	$2,139	$3,745	158.88	298.27

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Cost of Living in United States - Frequently Asked Questions

Affordability across the United States ranges from high-cost metros to more affordable midsize cities and towns. When you compare the Cost of Living in United States, you’ll quickly see housing and transportation dominate the differences, with healthcare and utilities adding nuance. Coastal cities and tech hubs tend to be pricier, while inland regions and college towns offer more breathing room. Your value comes from choosing the right neighborhood, lease length, and season. For digital nomads, consider brief stays in a few areas to test work-life balance, internet reliability, and social scenes. Tip: map a monthly budget by housing, groceries, and transit before you travel.

Day-to-day life varies by city, but some patterns hold. When housing hunting, search by neighborhood rather than building; factor walkability, safety, and commute times. Grocery options range from big-box stores to farmer markets, with regional specialties shaping meals. Public transit works well in many cities, though you may still rely on rideshares or bikes in others. Flexible coworking and coffee spaces help you balance cost and network. For errands, plan a weekly route that minimizes backtracking. United States living cost shifts with the seasons too – summer tourism can spike prices in popular places, while winter can quiet activity in others. Tip: negotiate longer leases to lock in steadier rates.

Build a simple budgeting framework that accounts for housing, utilities, food, transport, and leisure, with room for unexpected costs like healthcare or pet care. Use a core city as your baseline, then compare nearby neighborhoods by rent ranges, commute lengths, and access to amenities. Seasonality matters: some areas price up in summer or during events; others stay steady year-round. Prioritize neighborhoods with good internet, safe outdoor spaces, and a sense of community that fits your pace. For savings, consider long-term rentals, public transit passes, and shared housing or co-living options to reduce costs while keeping flexibility. Tip: try a month-long pilot in a couple of neighborhoods before committing.