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)
751	Logan, UT	54680	107	$898	$2,091	$1,996	$3,996	238.78	353.94
752	Lombard, IL	42792	129	$1,118	$2,529	$2,283	$5,030	84.52	374.24
753	Lompoc, CA	43509	141	$1,159	$2,788	$2,677	$5,021	152.18	395.27
754	London, KY	8000	116	$947	$2,282	$2,044	$4,395	169.75	366.45
755	Long Beach, CA	469450	169	$1,066	$3,339	$3,004	$6,285	60.47	355.67
756	Long Beach, NY	469450	129	$1,200	$2,558	$2,515	$5,167	395.37	378.93
757	Long Branch, NJ	32314	140	$1,161	$2,850	$3,236	$5,487	46.95	306.16
758	Long Island, NY	7804968	180	$1,039	$3,566	$2,894	$6,630	252.64	335.38
759	Longmeadow, MA	15784	134	$1,017	$2,621	$2,705	$5,149	257.1	342.74
760	Longmont, CO	94341	154	$1,297	$3,104	$2,974	$6,212	43.91	325.07
761	Longview, TX	81638	127	$763	$2,574	$2,179	$5,490	52.12	293.93
762	Longview, WA	81638	118	$858	$2,401	$2,095	$4,343	29.34	333.68
763	Lorain, OH	65430	126	$864	$2,532	$2,385	$4,642	120.12	392.11
764	Los Alamos, NM	13179	124	$984	$2,465	$2,177	$4,730	133.93	276.38
765	Los Angeles, CA	4030904	181	$1,381	$3,632	$3,288	$7,411	186.31	365.01
766	Los Banos, CA	35972	122	$746	$2,416	$1,856	$4,583	308.19	352.83
767	Los Gatos, CA	30222	139	$1,029	$2,747	$3,239	$5,451	40.12	391.27
768	Louisville, KY	612780	117	$1,055	$2,345	$2,535	$4,831	246.59	393.18
769	Loveland, CO	61122	143	$973	$2,860	$2,461	$5,071	175.4	355.39
770	Lowell, MA	106519	133	$982	$2,680	$2,624	$5,888	105.09	377.75
771	Lower Burrell, PA	12350	135	$1,042	$2,720	$2,081	$4,982	120.38	395.39
772	Lubbock, TX	257141	119	$1,019	$2,381	$2,623	$4,124	5.51	395.78
773	Lufkin, TX	36085	128	$1,082	$2,585	$2,752	$4,996	355.65	285.64
774	Lumberton, NC	19025	127	$1,096	$2,513	$2,408	$4,804	302.58	396.9
775	Lynchburg, VA	79009	109	$826	$2,146	$2,286	$4,173	127.22	325.82
776	Lynn, MA	90329	144	$1,284	$2,908	$2,727	$5,539	218.47	336.9
777	Lynnwood, WA	38568	166	$993	$3,269	$2,444	$5,698	18.42	378.03
778	Macomb, MI	21516	129	$1,151	$2,623	$2,879	$4,850	33.58	270.08
779	Macon, GA	152663	99	$766	$1,995	$2,276	$3,980	102.86	336.94
780	Madison Heights, MI	30042	133	$1,142	$2,694	$2,762	$4,926	382.35	387.59
781	Madison, WI	248951	143	$1,149	$2,851	$2,753	$5,509	42.71	344.97
782	Maiden, NC	3400	129	$1,160	$2,528	$2,185	$5,013	10.16	269.19
783	Malden, MA	59450	169	$1,316	$3,381	$2,606	$5,727	100.13	383.27
784	Mammoth Lakes, CA	7000	134	$985	$2,708	$2,668	$4,897	124.16	206.73
785	Manalapan Township, NJ	37169	141	$1,303	$2,811	$3,274	$5,518	11.64	315.84
786	Manassas, VA	42772	154	$1,004	$3,110	$2,759	$5,630	15.49	322.54
787	Manchester, NH	109497	145	$1,198	$2,941	$2,884	$5,418	341.02	372.15
788	Manchester, TN	109497	129	$979	$2,587	$2,255	$4,582	68.25	356.73
789	Mandeville, LA	13192	96	$958	$1,911	$1,954	$3,916	107.74	365.14
790	Manhattan, KS	1694251	106	$1,129	$2,119	$2,285	$3,941	158.06	376.9
791	Manitowoc, WI	33635	127	$1,176	$2,582	$2,655	$4,991	47.47	347.81
792	Mankato, MN	39309	101	$897	$2,025	$2,150	$4,124	144.34	370.66
793	Mansfield, CT	-	129	$931	$2,573	$2,286	$4,927	29.76	359.42
794	Mansfield, OH	50212	124	$1,024	$2,437	$2,089	$4,674	18.24	403.95
795	Mansfield, PA	50212	133	$1,129	$2,660	$2,622	$5,073	22.5	203.7
796	Mansfield, TX	50212	131	$1,057	$2,624	$2,760	$4,866	355.99	394.54
797	Manteca, CA	81592	131	$988	$2,613	$2,283	$4,837	49.61	383.41
798	Maple Valley, WA	28013	129	$1,002	$2,563	$2,840	$4,971	69.76	370.45
799	Marathon, FL	8500	136	$1,253	$2,732	$3,071	$5,105	165.41	322.37
800	Maricopa, AZ	62000	125	$1,127	$2,479	$2,271	$4,317	19.03	438.77

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.