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)
1451	Winter Haven, FL	49219	119	$1,096	$2,336	$2,260	$4,648	62.96	432.06
1452	Woodbridge, NJ	-	173	$1,137	$3,482	$3,484	$6,319	228.71	401.56
1453	Woodbridge, VA	-	156	$1,318	$3,135	$3,060	$5,785	112.17	308.21
1454	Woodstock, GA	35000	126	$989	$2,468	$2,724	$4,437	182.48	389.04
1455	Woodstock, IL	25000	129	$1,134	$2,584	$2,276	$4,910	124.93	392.03
1456	Woonsocket, RI	41616	129	$1,063	$2,626	$2,677	$5,147	7.6	338.61
1457	Wooster, OH	27232	81	$949	$1,618	$1,973	$3,883	487.72	241.83
1458	Worcester, MA	206518	148	$1,039	$2,913	$2,498	$4,917	124.13	348.45
1459	Wyandotte, MI	25058	133	$1,165	$2,612	$2,498	$4,974	153.1	302.33
1460	Wylie, TX	41427	144	$889	$2,891	$2,555	$5,794	211.36	385.37
1461	Wytheville, VA	8000	132	$984	$2,592	$2,503	$4,940	384.48	292.05
1462	Yakima, WA	96968	110	$888	$2,157	$2,534	$4,243	30.98	339.97
1463	Yelm, WA	10617	129	$969	$2,558	$2,549	$5,060	265.94	407.62
1464	Yonkers, NY	211569	172	$1,539	$3,426	$3,671	$6,692	22.79	363.09
1465	Yorba Linda, CA	65314	157	$1,264	$3,189	$2,807	$6,338	71.33	306.23
1466	York, ME	44800	136	$929	$2,652	$2,289	$5,288	131.55	309.85
1467	York, PA	44800	121	$1,230	$2,381	$3,249	$4,777	25.69	335.95
1468	Yorktown, VA	-	137	$1,268	$2,730	$2,489	$5,305	30.24	297.03
1469	Youngstown, OH	66982	99	$979	$1,962	$2,089	$4,254	114.78	373.77
1470	Ypsilanti, MI	20648	126	$1,076	$2,473	$2,649	$4,844	85.93	360.39
1471	Yreka, CA	7800	126	$1,097	$2,546	$2,318	$4,967	34.62	238.48
1472	Yuba City, CA	66941	118	$1,070	$2,368	$2,591	$4,422	78.99	363.05
1473	Yucaipa, CA	50223	126	$1,153	$2,526	$2,543	$4,816	141.62	345.11
1474	Yucca Valley, CA	21738	111	$1,064	$2,182	$2,736	$4,316	190.14	299.67
1475	Yuma, AZ	93064	105	$832	$2,089	$2,502	$4,043	44.7	400.54
1476	Zanesville, OH	24739	137	$1,214	$2,676	$2,531	$5,120	139.52	365.01
1477	Zephyrhills, FL	18154	122	$1,194	$2,460	$2,996	$4,631	126.53	399.96
1478	Zion, IL	24655	124	$893	$2,442	$2,091	$4,892	-	339.73

United States Median Internet Speeds (Updated January 2026)

Mobile

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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.