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)
1351	Vacaville, CA	100670	186	$1,188	$3,740	$3,363	$6,027	38.49	344.02
1352	Vail, CO	5300	129	$1,144	$2,597	$2,487	$4,907	183.05	310.17
1353	Valdez, AK	4000	140	$1,224	$2,822	$2,669	$5,331	86.76	211.4
1354	Valdosta, GA	56426	84	$1,134	$1,705	$2,797	$4,244	55.37	337.48
1355	Vallejo, CA	121692	140	$1,019	$2,801	$2,871	$6,171	63.47	367.8
1356	Valley Center, CA	10000	126	$1,083	$2,536	$2,662	$4,884	112.54	250.76
1357	Valparaiso, IN	34151	108	$926	$2,179	$2,191	$4,079	34.85	354.16
1358	Van Wert, OH	11000	130	$992	$2,537	$2,831	$4,898	61.81	71.64
1359	Vancouver, WA	190915	137	$1,089	$2,742	$2,702	$4,995	136.68	376.52
1360	Venice, FL	40885	153	$1,178	$3,078	$2,814	$6,214	27.91	365.01
1361	Ventura, CA	104423	174	$994	$3,485	$2,939	$6,192	167.05	322.06
1362	Verdi, NV	1046	129	$1,042	$2,584	$2,519	$5,036	132.56	368.91
1363	Vero Beach, FL	15220	137	$1,143	$2,712	$2,536	$4,869	227.16	339.68
1364	Victoria, TX	65534	134	$1,077	$2,686	$2,601	$5,270	98.46	344.08
1365	Victorville, CA	122225	143	$967	$2,850	$2,031	$4,963	67.04	395.78
1366	Vineland, NJ	60724	129	$1,026	$2,534	$2,533	$4,917	21.67	367.1
1367	Virginia Beach, VA	459470	131	$1,108	$2,612	$2,765	$5,540	161.05	327.13
1368	Visalia, CA	130104	123	$1,074	$2,474	$2,338	$4,947	135.43	335.11
1369	Vista, CA	98381	154	$1,032	$3,028	$2,425	$5,817	55.72	312.28
1370	Waccabuc, NY	-	130	$1,047	$2,581	$2,996	$5,121	186.7	306.8
1371	Waco, TX	138486	137	$1,071	$2,725	$2,147	$4,893	64.2	347.13
1372	Waikiki, HI	-	150	$1,307	$2,960	$3,379	$5,995	200.35	320.05
1373	Wailuku, HI	15313	135	$1,193	$2,664	$3,043	$5,293	94.21	301.58
1374	Waipahu, HI	71894	156	$1,558	$3,112	$3,731	$6,324	210.52	348.11
1375	Wakefield-Peacedale, RI	-	128	$1,029	$2,568	$2,945	$4,586	-	-
1376	Waldorf, MD	-	134	$1,134	$2,654	$2,526	$5,173	127.73	310.92
1377	Walla Walla, WA	34060	116	$859	$2,342	$2,637	$4,483	133.96	278.81
1378	Wallingford, CT	44740	124	$1,031	$2,495	$2,263	$4,586	199.74	372.75
1379	Walnut Creek, CA	70166	172	$1,047	$3,439	$3,293	$6,788	90.4	371.06
1380	Walnut, CA	31294	119	$874	$2,352	$2,606	$4,588	233.22	337.29
1381	Waltham, MA	60636	199	$1,203	$3,950	$3,198	$8,255	152.68	324.25
1382	Warner Robins, GA	74854	117	$1,088	$2,324	$2,600	$4,137	105.25	388.47
1383	Warner, NH	3000	116	$930	$2,284	$2,273	$4,502	397.21	193.73
1384	Warren, MI	134188	128	$1,026	$2,539	$2,198	$4,786	190.12	350.13
1385	Warren, OH	134188	90	$847	$1,758	$2,196	$3,345	66.16	454.22
1386	Warren, PA	134188	134	$903	$2,662	$2,503	$4,874	178.75	244.04
1387	Warrensburg, MO	20251	118	$774	$2,355	$1,766	$4,333	277.86	447.28
1388	Warrenton, VA	10000	131	$1,152	$2,573	$2,455	$4,781	267.84	359.62
1389	Warsaw, IN	13082	112	$735	$2,198	$1,804	$4,345	107.5	338.4
1390	Warwick, RI	85925	142	$1,010	$2,872	$2,940	$5,506	214.36	296.74
1391	Washington, DC	672228	188	$1,432	$3,691	$3,727	$8,163	23.23	330.38
1392	Washington, MI	672228	134	$1,033	$2,667	$2,241	$4,941	41.03	354.37
1393	Wasilla, AK	9000	137	$1,055	$2,741	$3,162	$4,812	73.66	192.87
1394	Waterbury, CT	110366	182	$1,555	$3,614	$3,809	$6,855	66.04	422.03
1395	Waterford, MI	19517	129	$1,085	$2,599	$2,863	$4,999	30.98	361.06
1396	Waterloo, IA	67314	93	$921	$1,867	$2,224	$3,240	236.15	315.3
1397	Watertown, NY	31915	98	$905	$1,972	$2,420	$4,480	165.54	329.16
1398	Watertown, SD	31915	122	$881	$2,425	$2,389	$4,553	258.46	308.53
1399	Watford City, ND	6200	129	$969	$2,564	$2,355	$4,909	118.36	247.03
1400	Waukegan, IL	89321	129	$1,046	$2,530	$2,535	$4,911	324.65	324.27

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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.