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

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	$930	$2,118	$2,100	$4,583	96.69	332.32
852	Miller, MO	700	129	$1,161	$2,615	$2,239	$4,953	29.02	212.68
853	Millville, NJ	27000	116	$830	$2,306	$2,009	$4,601	-	290.42
854	Milton, DE	25902	132	$1,241	$2,679	$2,686	$5,170	74.46	279.98
855	Milton, FL	25902	123	$910	$2,451	$2,693	$4,679	190.91	419.59
856	Milwaukee, WI	605013	122	$1,082	$2,431	$2,632	$4,629	97.18	373.53
857	Mineral Wells, TX	16788	129	$915	$2,594	$2,778	$4,885	19.57	330.21
858	Minneapolis, MN	429954	129	$1,211	$2,620	$2,998	$5,364	205.36	362.72
859	Minot, ND	34745	98	$1,150	$1,967	$2,807	$5,058	119.48	365.85
860	Mission Viejo, CA	97156	129	$1,149	$2,601	$2,635	$5,531	105.45	328.25
861	Mission, TX	63272	129	$1,043	$2,584	$2,525	$5,026	135.27	376.16
862	Missoula, MT	73489	121	$1,114	$2,371	$2,657	$5,333	94.57	326.04
863	Moab, UT	5300	130	$1,055	$2,582	$2,186	$5,024	56.19	157.56
864	Mobile, AL	187041	109	$1,057	$2,136	$2,522	$4,127	44.91	351.76
865	Modesto, CA	211266	134	$1,181	$2,635	$2,613	$5,505	114.26	322.15
866	Moline, IL	42985	107	$969	$2,125	$2,157	$3,977	165.67	331.43
867	Monett, MO	9000	124	$854	$2,450	$2,082	$4,618	78.99	313.49
868	Monroe, LA	47702	89	$954	$1,763	$1,904	$4,032	108.44	285.18
869	Monroe, MI	47702	103	$820	$2,056	$1,738	$4,361	293.65	370.43
870	Monrovia, CA	36590	126	$941	$2,552	$2,155	$4,562	48.79	373.46
871	Montclair, NJ	37669	144	$1,153	$2,883	$3,240	$5,676	90.06	360.1
872	Monterey Park, CA	60269	146	$1,071	$2,898	$2,658	$6,575	135.03	358.68
873	Monterey, CA	28803	165	$1,090	$3,325	$2,447	$6,433	188.78	334.97
874	Montgomery, AL	200603	98	$841	$1,952	$1,894	$3,309	28.63	327.7
875	Monticello, AR	11414	122	$983	$2,404	$2,384	$4,623	149.38	266.87
876	Montpelier, VT	7800	127	$1,264	$2,562	$3,082	$5,183	423.69	256.57
877	Montross, VA	400	124	$930	$2,484	$2,063	$4,666	8.32	326.43
878	Monument, CO	10000	126	$873	$2,533	$2,441	$4,723	84.01	378.21
879	Mooresville, NC	32711	118	$932	$2,326	$2,273	$4,447	186.05	369.34
880	Morgantown, WV	30347	97	$953	$1,900	$2,011	$4,172	78.56	343.77
881	Morristown, NJ	19122	192	$1,165	$3,809	$2,933	$5,483	48.72	332.17
882	Morristown, TN	19122	130	$1,059	$2,605	$2,488	$5,098	103.99	330.7
883	Morrisville, NC	18576	128	$893	$2,519	$2,505	$4,505	30.04	445.08
884	Morrisville, PA	18576	139	$1,205	$2,735	$3,440	$5,487	100.21	279.86
885	Moscow, ID	22352	103	$1,156	$2,037	$2,698	$4,891	268.45	304.33
886	Moses Lake, WA	25146	113	$1,101	$2,228	$2,416	$4,207	153.84	145.76
887	Moultrie, GA	15260	130	$1,195	$2,638	$2,959	$5,109	25	286.18
888	Mount Laurel, NJ	40326	132	$1,107	$2,669	$2,489	$4,970	88.49	380
889	Mount Pleasant, MI	15202	96	$771	$1,926	$2,023	$3,363	47.37	331.89
890	Mount Pleasant, SC	15202	134	$1,254	$2,638	$2,558	$5,216	65.4	336.72
891	Mount Vernon, NY	73893	131	$979	$2,614	$2,901	$5,312	56.8	357.83
892	Mount Vernon, WA	73893	143	$1,052	$2,863	$2,444	$5,081	25.89	336.1
893	Mountain Home, ID	11656	129	$951	$2,530	$2,585	$4,869	43.12	250.02
894	Mountain View, CA	82739	197	$1,447	$3,967	$2,721	$8,493	22.71	379.95
895	Muncie, IN	65287	84	$988	$1,670	$2,031	$4,450	144.25	352.23
896	Mundelein, IL	31560	120	$940	$2,434	$2,634	$4,698	48.98	354.73
897	Murfreesboro, TN	126118	119	$924	$2,361	$2,241	$4,505	29.47	431
898	Murphysboro, IL	7500	83	$1,049	$1,669	$2,366	$3,343	149.91	274.67
899	Murrieta, CA	109830	176	$927	$3,527	$2,706	$5,256	33.38	366.71
900	Muskegon, MI	39608	80	$981	$1,582	$2,407	$3,309	114.89	355.32

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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.