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)
851	Milledgeville, GA	18575	105	$962	$2,077	$2,327	$4,596	96.69	332.32
852	Miller, MO	700	129	$941	$2,622	$2,521	$4,922	29.02	212.68
853	Millville, NJ	27000	116	$944	$2,334	$2,267	$4,498	-	290.42
854	Milton, DE	25902	132	$942	$2,616	$2,423	$5,195	74.46	279.98
855	Milton, FL	25902	123	$1,007	$2,445	$2,226	$4,632	190.91	419.59
856	Milwaukee, WI	605013	122	$1,099	$2,400	$2,594	$4,583	97.18	373.53
857	Mineral Wells, TX	16788	129	$923	$2,629	$2,848	$4,923	19.57	330.21
858	Minneapolis, MN	429954	129	$1,223	$2,554	$3,029	$5,157	205.36	362.72
859	Minot, ND	34745	98	$1,232	$1,949	$2,897	$5,073	119.48	365.85
860	Mission Viejo, CA	97156	129	$997	$2,556	$2,649	$5,524	105.45	328.25
861	Mission, TX	63272	129	$1,041	$2,559	$2,478	$5,000	135.27	376.16
862	Missoula, MT	73489	121	$1,106	$2,424	$2,633	$5,355	94.57	326.04
863	Moab, UT	5300	130	$1,097	$2,648	$2,875	$4,945	56.19	157.56
864	Mobile, AL	187041	109	$1,050	$2,161	$2,493	$4,120	44.91	351.76
865	Modesto, CA	211266	134	$1,056	$2,692	$2,860	$5,427	114.26	322.15
866	Moline, IL	42985	107	$1,107	$2,152	$2,305	$3,979	165.67	331.43
867	Monett, MO	9000	124	$849	$2,429	$2,451	$4,627	78.99	313.49
868	Monroe, LA	47702	89	$771	$1,795	$2,195	$4,069	108.44	285.18
869	Monroe, MI	47702	103	$925	$2,055	$1,879	$4,376	293.65	370.43
870	Monrovia, CA	36590	126	$831	$2,543	$2,004	$4,631	48.79	373.46
871	Montclair, NJ	37669	144	$1,161	$2,827	$2,625	$5,826	90.06	360.1
872	Monterey Park, CA	60269	146	$1,056	$2,944	$2,897	$6,673	135.03	358.68
873	Monterey, CA	28803	165	$1,147	$3,306	$3,026	$6,645	188.78	334.97
874	Montgomery, AL	200603	98	$960	$1,945	$1,913	$3,333	28.63	327.7
875	Monticello, AR	11414	122	$848	$2,459	$2,402	$4,605	149.38	266.87
876	Montpelier, VT	7800	127	$1,279	$2,569	$2,951	$5,255	423.69	256.57
877	Montross, VA	400	124	$1,106	$2,433	$2,533	$4,643	8.32	326.43
878	Monument, CO	10000	126	$916	$2,484	$2,062	$4,716	84.01	378.21
879	Mooresville, NC	32711	118	$874	$2,323	$2,495	$4,460	186.05	369.34
880	Morgantown, WV	30347	97	$853	$1,923	$2,553	$4,095	78.56	343.77
881	Morristown, NJ	19122	192	$1,228	$3,831	$3,168	$5,364	48.72	332.17
882	Morristown, TN	19122	130	$1,060	$2,641	$2,603	$5,030	103.99	330.7
883	Morrisville, NC	18576	128	$1,070	$2,496	$2,788	$4,486	30.04	445.08
884	Morrisville, PA	18576	139	$1,308	$2,806	$3,384	$5,385	100.21	279.86
885	Moscow, ID	22352	103	$992	$2,062	$3,070	$4,968	268.45	304.33
886	Moses Lake, WA	25146	113	$1,094	$2,280	$2,247	$4,101	153.84	145.76
887	Moultrie, GA	15260	130	$1,134	$2,603	$2,655	$5,068	25	286.18
888	Mount Laurel, NJ	40326	132	$1,064	$2,659	$2,697	$5,042	88.49	380
889	Mount Pleasant, MI	15202	96	$982	$1,911	$1,960	$3,314	47.37	331.89
890	Mount Pleasant, SC	15202	134	$1,082	$2,646	$2,959	$5,186	65.4	336.72
891	Mount Vernon, NY	73893	131	$1,278	$2,636	$2,807	$5,150	56.8	357.83
892	Mount Vernon, WA	73893	143	$1,098	$2,890	$2,155	$5,001	25.89	336.1
893	Mountain Home, ID	11656	129	$1,030	$2,594	$2,522	$4,883	43.12	250.02
894	Mountain View, CA	82739	197	$1,147	$3,900	$3,291	$8,428	22.71	379.95
895	Muncie, IN	65287	84	$816	$1,666	$2,317	$4,571	144.25	352.23
896	Mundelein, IL	31560	121	$1,088	$2,421	$2,392	$4,738	48.98	354.73
897	Murfreesboro, TN	126118	119	$998	$2,370	$2,294	$4,491	29.47	431
898	Murphysboro, IL	7500	83	$1,035	$1,628	$2,003	$3,286	149.91	274.67
899	Murrieta, CA	109830	176	$843	$3,519	$2,613	$5,255	33.38	366.71
900	Muskegon, MI	39608	80	$806	$1,597	$2,123	$3,425	114.89	355.32

United States Median Internet Speeds (Updated January 2026)

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Fixed Broadband

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

Digital Nomad Cost of Living Index

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.