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

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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)
951	North Platte, NE	24386	129	$962	$2,617	$2,819	$4,851	50.42	307.21
952	North Port, FL	57357	144	$904	$2,876	$2,519	$4,901	78.07	450.45
953	Northampton, MA	28549	147	$913	$2,932	$2,949	$5,483	117.49	329.37
954	Northfield, MN	18493	135	$1,013	$2,654	$2,492	$5,075	135.64	268.48
955	Northville, MI	6000	133	$1,162	$2,611	$3,078	$5,154	31.13	362.12
956	Norwalk, CA	85603	132	$1,050	$2,624	$2,848	$5,041	82.44	394.89
957	Norwalk, CT	85603	161	$1,056	$3,252	$2,714	$4,984	292.26	361.2
958	Norwich, CT	40493	129	$920	$2,526	$2,732	$4,820	120.09	369.3
959	Novi, MI	66243	127	$955	$2,574	$2,458	$5,036	60.66	337.96
960	O'Fallon, IL	94074	131	$901	$2,623	$2,217	$4,854	10.8	361.14
961	O'Fallon, MO	94074	123	$1,119	$2,473	$2,649	$4,603	142.75	341.53
962	Oak Harbor, WA	24622	167	$1,282	$3,347	$3,149	$5,729	183.39	415.18
963	Oak Lawn, IL	58362	127	$875	$2,483	$2,444	$4,733	43.86	370.4
964	Oak Park, IL	54583	129	$1,163	$2,565	$2,885	$5,026	176.29	358.77
965	Oakland, CA	433031	171	$1,419	$3,367	$3,743	$7,425	22.03	347.17
966	Ocala, FL	60786	116	$1,145	$2,340	$2,833	$4,582	101.46	315.5
967	Ocean Shores, WA	6700	130	$959	$2,641	$2,935	$5,119	113.2	175.52
968	Oceanside, CA	174068	181	$1,266	$3,670	$2,999	$6,689	201.87	317.74
969	Odessa, TX	114428	119	$1,054	$2,375	$2,863	$5,166	62.38	307.1
970	Ogden, UT	87321	121	$997	$2,420	$2,544	$4,530	19.29	389.05
971	Ojai, CA	7500	178	$979	$3,610	$2,413	$4,979	131.79	241.16
972	Oklahoma City, OK	579999	116	$1,076	$2,309	$2,644	$4,219	23.28	343.29
973	Olathe, KS	135473	98	$804	$1,951	$1,825	$4,020	11.81	386.68
974	Old Bridge	-	126	$1,045	$2,484	$2,323	$4,827	34.96	354.84
975	Olean, NY	13937	129	$1,009	$2,529	$2,451	$4,864	38.24	296.8
976	Olympia, WA	55605	139	$1,048	$2,821	$2,606	$4,960	105.3	368.59
977	Omaha, NE	486051	132	$1,120	$2,621	$2,702	$5,228	114.23	370.34
978	Oneonta, NY	13000	93	$797	$1,838	$2,084	$3,897	211.55	162.21
979	Ontario, CA	185000	134	$1,047	$2,643	$2,847	$5,799	340.87	366.93
980	Opelousas, LA	23222	129	$1,046	$2,596	$2,625	$4,903	91.83	314.24
981	Oregon City, OR	37572	129	$1,051	$2,534	$2,487	$4,849	42.28	392.89
982	Orem, UT	98129	134	$1,252	$2,712	$2,410	$4,645	223.88	337.44
983	Orlando, FL	307573	146	$1,140	$2,871	$2,812	$5,613	109.56	413.57
984	Oroville, CA	13505	130	$1,102	$2,613	$3,014	$4,947	131.48	304.52
985	Oshkosh, WI	66083	94	$789	$1,889	$2,426	$3,717	96.32	311.54
986	Otsego, MN	12067	128	$1,065	$2,523	$2,151	$4,697	205.73	333.65
987	Ottawa, IL	-	123	$976	$2,462	$1,851	$4,529	20.29	336.79
988	Overland Park, KS	188966	141	$1,019	$2,786	$2,654	$4,597	24.84	393.39
989	Oviedo, FL	30618	129	$1,088	$2,543	$2,748	$4,938	82.31	409.11
990	Owensboro, KY	55525	97	$998	$1,977	$2,463	$3,499	315.8	372.55
991	Owosso, MI	15388	124	$911	$2,487	$2,090	$4,614	29.79	293.27
992	Oxford, MS	23639	118	$1,026	$2,352	$2,488	$5,213	182.14	268.75
993	Oxnard, CA	207254	152	$894	$2,992	$2,335	$4,641	64.04	355.9
994	Oyster Bay, NY	301332	126	$927	$2,493	$2,379	$5,092	44.61	338.66
995	Paducah, KY	25048	99	$951	$1,967	$2,435	$4,347	229.87	311.62
996	Pahrump, NV	38390	125	$960	$2,464	$2,199	$4,453	40.18	345.77
997	Palatine, IL	67908	129	$1,071	$2,626	$2,367	$4,940	151.47	376.18
998	Palestine, TX	18712	125	$999	$2,536	$2,150	$4,536	19.21	228.17
999	Palm Bay, FL	119760	113	$935	$2,292	$2,458	$4,715	38.55	421.37
1000	Palm Coast, FL	68013	118	$962	$2,322	$2,555	$4,240	321.14	424.14

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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.