Cost of Living in United States - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: United States
Address: US

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $1,132 (excluding rent), and $2,767 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $2,781 (excluding rent), and $5,405 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$19.97 $19.97

$11.98 $11.98

$39.93 $39.93

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$74.7 $74.7

$49.78 $49.78

$149 $149

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$11.40 $11.40

$9.91 $9.91

$14.86 $14.86

Cappuccino

$5.37 $5.37

$3.08 $3.08

$8.20 $8.20

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

$2.63 $2.63

$2.05 $2.05

$4.11 $4.11

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.06 $2.06

$1.48 $1.48

$2.95 $2.95

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$5.90 $5.90

$3.94 $3.94

$8.85 $8.85

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$7.02 $7.02

$5.01 $5.01

$12.03 $12.03

Milk (1 liter)

$1.09 $1.09

$0.54 $0.54

$2.11 $2.11

White Bread (500g)

$3.55 $3.55

$1.92 $1.92

$6.53 $6.53

Rice (white) (1kg)

$4.73 $4.73

$2.08 $2.08

$9.03 $9.03

Eggs

$4.30 $4.30

$1.98 $1.98

$7.62 $7.62

Local Cheese (1kg)

$13.01 $13.01

$6.67 $6.67

$26.69 $26.69

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$12.22 $12.22

$5.52 $5.52

$22.08 $22.08

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$16.36 $16.36

$9.94 $9.94

$26.50 $26.50

Apples (1kg)

$5.21 $5.21

$2.17 $2.17

$8.71 $8.71

Banana (1kg)

$1.70 $1.70

$1.11 $1.11

$4.46 $4.46

Oranges (1kg)

$4.59 $4.59

$2.13 $2.13

$11.24 $11.24

Tomato (1kg)

$4.97 $4.97

$2.18 $2.18

$8.91 $8.91

Potato (1kg)

$2.98 $2.98

$1.11 $1.11

$6.70 $6.70

Onion (1kg)

$3.04 $3.04

$1.72 $1.72

$6.50 $6.50

Lettuce (1 head)

$2.26 $2.26

$1.32 $1.32

$5.00 $5.00

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$2.17 $2.17

$0.97 $0.97

$3.40 $3.40

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$9.83 $9.83

$7.87 $7.87

$18.68 $18.68

Wine (Bottle)

$15.17 $15.17

$9.10 $9.10

$25.29 $25.29

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.91 $1.91

$1.69 $1.69

$3.49 $3.49

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.58 $3.58

$1.49 $1.49

$6.95 $6.95

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$2.49 $2.49

$1.49 $1.49

$3.98 $3.98

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$66.1 $66.1

$35.60 $35.60

$134 $134

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$3.82 $3.82

$2.65 $2.65

$7.13 $7.13

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$1.78 $1.78

$1.28 $1.28

$3.18 $3.18

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$29.48 $29.48

$21.62 $21.62

$44.21 $44.21

Gasoline (1 liter)

$0.91 $0.91

$0.72 $0.72

$1.29 $1.29

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

$29.5K $29.5K

$23.5K $23.5K

$35.5K $35.5K

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

$26.1K $26.1K

$25.0K $25.0K

$28.3K $28.3K

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

$206 $206

$119 $119

$383 $383

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

$56.9 $56.9

$29.74 $29.74

$99.1 $99.1

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$72.8 $72.8

$50.7 $50.7

$110 $110

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$45.23 $45.23

$19.72 $19.72

$140 $140

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$21.84 $21.84

$7.98 $7.98

$64.4 $64.4

Cinema Ticket

$13.79 $13.79

$10.34 $10.34

$19.70 $19.70

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

$1,355 $1,355

$789 $789

$3,122 $3,122

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$22.6K $22.6K

$12.0K $12.0K

$39.9K $39.9K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$51.3 $51.3

$28.46 $28.46

$78.5 $78.5

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$42.37 $42.37

$23.87 $23.87

$69.6 $69.6

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$88.6 $88.6

$59.1 $59.1

$128 $128

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$115 $115

$65.8 $65.8

$202 $202

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,763 $1,763

$1,119 $1,119

$4,214 $4,214

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$1,432 $1,432

$948 $948

$2,787 $2,787

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$2,827 $2,827

$1,769 $1,769

$8,243 $8,243

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$2,358 $2,358

$1,577 $1,577

$5,143 $5,143

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$3,391 $3,391

$1,457 $1,457

$20.7K $20.7K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$2,614 $2,614

$1,264 $1,264

$9,376 $9,376

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$4,326 $4,326

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 3, 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)
51	Angleton, TX	18862	116	$1,050	$2,337	$2,587	$4,562	125.77	402.51
52	Ankeny, IA	67887	101	$877	$1,994	$2,045	$3,804	39.75	346.66
53	Ann Arbor, MI	123851	129	$1,058	$2,542	$2,554	$5,363	40.82	345.56
54	Anna, TX	20243	184	$973	$3,627	$2,341	$4,939	40.86	399.07
55	Annapolis, MD	36408	172	$1,388	$3,409	$3,231	$6,266	190.56	311.91
56	Antioch, CA	111502	140	$994	$2,758	$2,458	$5,134	58.37	380.47
57	Apopka, FL	35563	133	$1,196	$2,664	$2,698	$4,996	45.98	446.01
58	Apple Valley, CA	50109	130	$1,030	$2,621	$2,626	$4,813	139.59	345.84
59	Apple Valley, MN	50109	118	$1,064	$2,341	$2,805	$4,651	214.29	384.98
60	Appleton, WI	-	109	$897	$2,169	$2,179	$4,187	100.56	393.11
61	Archbold, OH	4300	126	$937	$2,540	$2,049	$4,458	141.19	297.68
62	Arlington, KY	365438	134	$1,024	$2,668	$3,099	$5,157	138.07	173.37
63	Arlington, TX	365438	119	$1,139	$2,367	$2,468	$5,215	39.85	408.16
64	Arlington, VA	365438	178	$1,399	$3,599	$3,462	$7,056	49.98	319.61
65	Arlington, WA	365438	120	$943	$2,356	$2,290	$4,678	65.19	378.4
66	Artesia, NM	16522	123	$1,067	$2,418	$2,180	$4,588	49.79	405.62
67	Ashburn, VA	-	165	$1,348	$3,334	$3,292	$5,582	85.67	294.75
68	Asheville, NC	72789	153	$1,240	$3,020	$3,143	$6,274	102.53	326.47
69	Ashland, MA	21684	132	$1,071	$2,683	$2,969	$5,165	137.02	305.54
70	Ashland, OH	21684	112	$924	$2,231	$2,290	$3,501	132.03	380.05
71	Ashland, OR	21684	122	$1,071	$2,473	$2,421	$4,727	1.99	242.19
72	Ashland, WI	21684	131	$906	$2,562	$2,667	$5,001	194.01	302.1
73	Aspen, CO	7000	143	$1,416	$2,830	$2,773	$5,469	285.25	322.66
74	Astoria, NY	-	142	$809	$2,842	$2,426	$4,870	29.47	362.38
75	Astoria, OR	-	131	$1,008	$2,656	$2,597	$4,921	34.51	304.31
76	Atascadero, CA	30330	136	$1,022	$2,715	$3,006	$5,106	73.22	238.36
77	Athens, GA	115452	110	$881	$2,157	$2,424	$4,576	247.78	348.34
78	Athens, OH	115452	80	$787	$1,610	$2,087	$4,376	284.85	316.45
79	Athens, TN	115452	129	$1,096	$2,541	$2,263	$4,702	72.98	356.63
80	Atlanta, GA	-	150	$1,274	$3,010	$3,073	$5,608	116.01	378.56
81	Atlantic City, NJ	39958	119	$1,162	$2,380	$2,740	$4,787	19.11	281.61
82	Attleboro, MA	46461	135	$1,199	$2,665	$2,754	$4,824	364.96	355.56
83	Auburn, AL	76143	95	$926	$1,863	$2,215	$3,789	316.91	329.62
84	Auburn, CA	76143	153	$1,303	$2,994	$2,540	$5,617	105.25	243.53
85	Auburn, WA	76143	131	$862	$2,605	$2,108	$4,661	83.65	370.16
86	Augusta, GA	194343	123	$874	$2,430	$2,454	$4,368	223.37	342.71
87	Augusta, ME	194343	111	$979	$2,198	$2,747	$4,253	94.13	411.99
88	Aurora, CO	180542	156	$1,056	$3,163	$2,517	$5,536	45.84	390.28
89	Aurora, IL	180542	106	$1,068	$2,144	$2,680	$4,883	54.7	395.6
90	Austin, MN	974447	122	$984	$2,451	$2,657	$4,684	124.01	350.18
91	Austin, TX	974447	136	$1,115	$2,676	$2,713	$5,477	83.85	391.55
92	Avon Park, FL	10695	123	$1,008	$2,410	$2,037	$4,568	71.36	314.15
93	Avon, CO	-	133	$1,013	$2,666	$2,532	$5,209	148.93	346.93
94	Avondale, AZ	83392	134	$1,160	$2,712	$2,832	$5,444	52.96	355.73
95	Bainbridge Island, WA	24825	159	$1,146	$3,125	$3,447	$6,666	67.05	298.08
96	Bainbridge, GA	12087	129	$1,122	$2,567	$2,500	$4,995	263.5	291.03
97	Bakersfield, CA	373640	152	$1,370	$3,045	$2,624	$5,794	43.24	366.68
98	Baltimore, MD	585708	136	$1,201	$2,706	$2,930	$5,314	22.42	328.07
99	Bangor, ME	31753	106	$860	$2,073	$2,302	$4,605	8.28	363.75
100	Banning, CA	29266	139	$983	$2,757	$2,114	$6,094	131.26	356.54

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.