Cost of Living in United States - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: United States
Address: US

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $1,160 (excluding rent), and $2,824 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $2,773 (excluding rent), and $5,499 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$19.72 $19.72

$11.83 $11.83

$39.44 $39.44

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$73.5 $73.5

$49.02 $49.02

$147 $147

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$11.68 $11.68

$10.16 $10.16

$15.24 $15.24

Cappuccino

$5.25 $5.25

$3.01 $3.01

$8.02 $8.02

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

$2.49 $2.49

$1.94 $1.94

$3.89 $3.89

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.05 $2.05

$1.47 $1.47

$2.94 $2.94

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$6.14 $6.14

$4.10 $4.10

$9.22 $9.22

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$7.10 $7.10

$5.07 $5.07

$12.18 $12.18

Milk (1 liter)

$1.09 $1.09

$0.54 $0.54

$2.11 $2.11

White Bread (500g)

$3.62 $3.62

$1.96 $1.96

$6.67 $6.67

Rice (white) (1kg)

$4.51 $4.51

$1.98 $1.98

$8.62 $8.62

Eggs

$4.27 $4.27

$1.97 $1.97

$7.56 $7.56

Local Cheese (1kg)

$12.81 $12.81

$6.56 $6.56

$26.28 $26.28

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$12.04 $12.04

$5.43 $5.43

$21.75 $21.75

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$16.53 $16.53

$10.04 $10.04

$26.78 $26.78

Apples (1kg)

$5.39 $5.39

$2.24 $2.24

$9.00 $9.00

Banana (1kg)

$1.72 $1.72

$1.12 $1.12

$4.50 $4.50

Oranges (1kg)

$4.63 $4.63

$2.15 $2.15

$11.34 $11.34

Tomato (1kg)

$4.79 $4.79

$2.10 $2.10

$8.58 $8.58

Potato (1kg)

$2.96 $2.96

$1.11 $1.11

$6.65 $6.65

Onion (1kg)

$3.14 $3.14

$1.77 $1.77

$6.71 $6.71

Lettuce (1 head)

$2.26 $2.26

$1.33 $1.33

$5.01 $5.01

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$2.29 $2.29

$1.03 $1.03

$3.59 $3.59

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$10.11 $10.11

$8.09 $8.09

$19.22 $19.22

Wine (Bottle)

$14.90 $14.90

$8.94 $8.94

$24.83 $24.83

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$2.00 $2.00

$1.77 $1.77

$3.65 $3.65

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.70 $3.70

$1.54 $1.54

$7.18 $7.18

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$2.56 $2.56

$1.53 $1.53

$4.09 $4.09

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$66.0 $66.0

$35.51 $35.51

$134 $134

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$3.79 $3.79

$2.63 $2.63

$7.08 $7.08

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$1.70 $1.70

$1.22 $1.22

$3.04 $3.04

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$29.91 $29.91

$21.94 $21.94

$44.87 $44.87

Gasoline (1 liter)

$0.94 $0.94

$0.75 $0.75

$1.34 $1.34

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

$30.5K $30.5K

$24.3K $24.3K

$36.7K $36.7K

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

$26.0K $26.0K

$24.9K $24.9K

$28.1K $28.1K

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

$210 $210

$121 $121

$390 $390

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

$58.1 $58.1

$30.33 $30.33

$101 $101

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$70.5 $70.5

$49.05 $49.05

$107 $107

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$45.42 $45.42

$19.80 $19.80

$141 $141

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$21.94 $21.94

$8.01 $8.01

$64.7 $64.7

Cinema Ticket

$14.28 $14.28

$10.71 $10.71

$20.40 $20.40

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

$1,399 $1,399

$815 $815

$3,223 $3,223

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$22.8K $22.8K

$12.1K $12.1K

$40.3K $40.3K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$51.4 $51.4

$28.54 $28.54

$78.7 $78.7

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$41.81 $41.81

$23.56 $23.56

$68.7 $68.7

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$88.8 $88.8

$59.2 $59.2

$128 $128

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$114 $114

$65.3 $65.3

$201 $201

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,737 $1,737

$1,102 $1,102

$4,150 $4,150

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$1,418 $1,418

$939 $939

$2,759 $2,759

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$2,929 $2,929

$1,833 $1,833

$8,542 $8,542

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$2,417 $2,417

$1,617 $1,617

$5,271 $5,271

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$3,365 $3,365

$1,444 $1,444

$20.5K $20.5K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$2,688 $2,688

$1,299 $1,299

$9,639 $9,639

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$4,394 $4,394

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

6.51

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

Last update: March 9, 2026

By City in United States

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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)
651	Juneau, AK	31000	158	$1,330	$3,166	$3,406	$6,395	45.31	208.53
652	Jupiter, FL	48847	179	$1,227	$3,602	$2,811	$6,744	128.78	368.34
653	Kahului, HI	-	177	$1,040	$3,508	$2,772	$6,540	29.33	273.37
654	Kailua, HI	-	200	$1,527	$4,042	$3,142	$7,710	189.61	266.72
655	Kalamazoo, MI	72161	92	$964	$1,829	$2,283	$4,048	48.58	354.32
656	Kalispell, MT	-	148	$1,332	$2,983	$3,056	$5,664	59.55	293.3
657	Kaneohe, HI	34597	142	$1,285	$2,782	$2,791	$5,312	75.45	315.28
658	Kansas City, KS	463202	135	$1,097	$2,702	$2,848	$5,254	64.81	403.66
659	Kansas City, MO	463202	119	$1,110	$2,340	$2,737	$4,549	82.12	403.15
660	Katy, TX	14102	137	$1,045	$2,724	$2,459	$4,507	129.92	394.91
661	Kauai, Hawaii	73610	129	$1,039	$2,532	$2,533	$4,899	43.45	277.69
662	Kearney, NE	29385	101	$1,090	$2,047	$2,052	$3,659	134.71	372.61
663	Keene, NH	23047	138	$936	$2,693	$2,755	$4,904	241.29	362.17
664	Keller, TX	42907	123	$971	$2,502	$2,555	$4,505	190.17	362.39
665	Kenansville, NC	800	122	$995	$2,469	$2,219	$4,623	66.04	292.04
666	Kennesaw, GA	34344	129	$1,211	$2,544	$2,182	$4,997	34.12	395.1
667	Kennewick, WA	83921	125	$1,042	$2,512	$2,131	$4,430	133.57	329.75
668	Kenosha, WI	99986	112	$1,047	$2,211	$2,153	$4,210	232.65	463.5
669	Kent, OH	136588	96	$950	$1,882	$2,201	$3,881	101	329.14
670	Kent, WA	136588	165	$1,051	$3,306	$3,203	$6,778	90.12	364.36
671	Ketchikan, AK	8200	143	$979	$2,867	$2,868	$5,273	30.98	254.09
672	Key West, FL	24684	241	$992	$4,789	$3,121	$9,037	150.76	240.04
673	Killeen, TX	153095	117	$994	$2,342	$2,555	$4,263	60.28	471.92
674	Kingman, AZ	-	123	$1,042	$2,416	$2,313	$4,106	162.3	279.7
675	Kings Park, NY	17085	130	$1,129	$2,625	$2,788	$5,023	25.06	306.79
676	Kingsport, TN	53014	104	$935	$2,105	$2,381	$4,318	56.9	345.89
677	Kingston, NY	-	150	$1,060	$2,972	$2,820	$5,689	21.97	420.49
678	Kirksville, MO	17519	127	$1,013	$2,492	$2,655	$4,834	270.59	271.25
679	Kissimmee, FL	60894	125	$1,059	$2,550	$2,698	$5,108	110.31	452.95
680	Klamath Falls, OR	21885	105	$900	$2,129	$2,093	$4,289	16.17	350.55
681	Knoxville, TN	190740	130	$1,057	$2,569	$2,697	$4,813	72.19	380.42
682	Kodiak, AK	6000	131	$1,162	$2,585	$2,242	$4,713	111.54	238
683	Kokomo, IN	57000	92	$693	$1,847	$2,249	$3,517	172.2	373.22
684	Kyle, TX	28016	124	$1,017	$2,448	$2,580	$4,729	227.22	403.75
685	La Crosse, WI	52680	109	$1,140	$2,180	$2,765	$4,592	169.2	343.3
686	La Grande, OR	13082	126	$1,082	$2,529	$2,562	$4,807	164.66	327.35
687	La Grange Park, IL	13475	127	$888	$2,501	$2,278	$5,000	55.8	373.55
688	La Plata, MD	10000	127	$1,178	$2,524	$2,394	$4,907	67.35	295.78
689	La Porte, IN	33886	122	$987	$2,467	$2,285	$4,560	35.32	401.92
690	La Quinta, CA	37558	128	$969	$2,599	$2,338	$5,016	31.36	336.27
691	Lacey, WA	53526	135	$1,029	$2,646	$2,718	$5,270	75.43	406.21
692	Lafayette, CO	-	129	$1,085	$2,578	$2,576	$4,917	152.47	366.79
693	Lafayette, IN	121324	114	$1,006	$2,237	$2,388	$3,970	176.99	301.56
694	Lafayette, LA	61244	117	$958	$2,330	$2,461	$4,792	172.11	337.75
695	Laguna Niguel, CA	64771	205	$1,142	$4,128	$3,402	$6,660	152.48	294.8
696	Lake Charles, LA	84872	134	$1,036	$2,719	$2,879	$5,176	187.78	381.92
697	Lake City, FL	12329	122	$860	$2,435	$1,964	$3,341	119.09	319.58
698	Lake Elsinore, CA	45033	138	$1,109	$2,787	$3,459	$5,563	93.72	378.91
699	Lake Forest, CA	19367	147	$1,212	$2,984	$3,409	$6,019	70.67	327.28
700	Lake Geneva, WI	8000	130	$1,040	$2,637	$2,742	$4,294	87.55	322.72

United States Median Internet Speeds (Updated January 2026)

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The chart highlights the Precision Threshold for mobile and fixed broadband internet speeds, updated quarterly.

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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.