Cost of Living in United States
Summary of cost of living in United States:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 13,878.7₪ (4,226.7$), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 3,849.0₪ (1,172.2$), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in United States is, on average, 4.2% higher than in United Kingdom.
- Rent in United States is, on average, 30.3% higher than in United Kingdom.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 65.67 ₪ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 249.55 ₪ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 39.40 ₪ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 19.70 ₪ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 24.63 ₪ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 17.43 ₪ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 8.54 ₪ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 6.93 ₪ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 3.50 ₪ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 10.92 ₪ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 6.84 ₪ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 14.46 ₪ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 19.40 ₪ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 18.28 ₪ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 24.74 ₪ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 7.82 ₪ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 2.51 ₪ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 6.65 ₪ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 7.30 ₪ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 4.33 ₪ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 4.57 ₪ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 7.28 ₪ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 7.40 ₪ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 49.25 ₪ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 6.62 ₪ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 11.90 ₪ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 33.36 ₪ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 8.21 ₪ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 210.15 ₪ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 11.66 ₪ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 9.19 ₪ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 98.51 ₪ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 2.91 ₪ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 116,649.54 ₪ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 85,116.47 ₪ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 690.45 ₪ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 199.58 ₪ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 237.84 ₪ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 149.43 ₪ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 71.92 ₪ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 49.25 ₪ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 4,509.79 ₪ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 76,197.17 ₪ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 172.10 ₪ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 140.56 ₪ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 297.67 ₪ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 373.22 ₪ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 5,678.52 ₪ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 4,695.36 ₪ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 9,394.95 ₪ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 7,844.09 ₪ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 933.36 ₪ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 814.43 ₪ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 14,077.94 ₪ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.47 |
Prices in United States
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Last update: 26 November 2025
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Last update: 26 November 2025
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By City in United States
Rank |
City |
Cost of Living Index |
Rent Index |
Cost of Living Plus Rent Index |
Groceries Index |
Restaurant Price Index |
Local Purchasing Power Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | |
| San Francisco, CA | 96.2 | 81.5 | 89.7 | 98.8 | 105.7 | 133.6 | |
| Honolulu, HI | 94.5 | 61.3 | 79.8 | 111.3 | 86.9 | 92.8 | |
| Seattle, WA | 90.9 | 60.9 | 77.6 | 97.5 | 93.6 | 146.3 | |
| San Jose, CA | 86.3 | 76.7 | 82.1 | 89.2 | 83.2 | 123.5 | |
| Washington, DC | 85.8 | 71.2 | 79.4 | 86.9 | 96.2 | 130.9 | |
| Boston, MA | 85.0 | 79.8 | 82.7 | 88.9 | 90.6 | 128.6 | |
| San Diego, CA | 82.0 | 77.4 | 80.0 | 80.0 | 88.7 | 117.8 | |
| Los Angeles, CA | 81.1 | 66.5 | 74.7 | 84.4 | 86.8 | 101.0 | |
| Sacramento, CA | 79.4 | 51.0 | 66.8 | 85.7 | 73.8 | 114.3 | |
| Miami, FL | 79.2 | 70.2 | 75.2 | 78.6 | 98.2 | 97.8 | |
| Philadelphia, PA | 76.4 | 42.0 | 61.2 | 82.8 | 75.1 | 125.2 | |
| New Orleans, LA | 76.1 | 40.4 | 60.3 | 76.3 | 94.7 | 112.0 | |
| Chicago, IL | 76.1 | 58.2 | 68.2 | 81.6 | 80.3 | 134.6 | |
| Atlanta, GA | 75.9 | 43.4 | 61.5 | 82.5 | 83.5 | 142.1 | |
| Portland, OR | 75.8 | 49.5 | 64.2 | 80.3 | 74.0 | 139.1 | |
| Greenville, SC | 75.8 | 42.0 | 60.9 | 82.3 | 90.3 | 121.8 | |
| Denver, CO | 75.3 | 52.0 | 65.0 | 79.6 | 75.4 | 132.2 | |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 72.3 | 41.1 | 58.5 | 75.3 | 75.0 | 123.5 | |
| Spokane, WA | 72.0 | 40.4 | 58.0 | 78.9 | 76.2 | 122.4 | |
| Buffalo, NY | 71.8 | 31.5 | 54.0 | 74.1 | 78.5 | 111.9 | |
| Minneapolis, MN | 71.6 | 39.4 | 57.4 | 82.4 | 73.3 | 136.0 | |
| Saint Louis, MO | 71.3 | 32.9 | 54.3 | 84.4 | 67.4 | 146.3 | |
| Baltimore, MD | 71.2 | 41.9 | 58.3 | 78.5 | 71.6 | 125.0 | |
| Phoenix, AZ | 70.9 | 39.8 | 57.1 | 71.9 | 76.2 | 131.2 | |
| Dallas, TX | 70.5 | 47.1 | 60.2 | 73.7 | 71.3 | 140.2 | |
| Tampa, FL | 69.8 | 52.1 | 62.0 | 73.5 | 75.3 | 122.9 | |
| Charlotte, NC | 69.8 | 47.5 | 59.9 | 77.9 | 67.1 | 125.6 | |
| Richmond, VA | 69.4 | 39.0 | 56.0 | 71.6 | 78.3 | 132.3 | |
| Columbus, OH | 69.3 | 38.2 | 55.6 | 74.6 | 70.7 | 124.5 | |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 69.2 | 34.5 | 53.8 | 76.7 | 64.6 | 132.8 | |
| Orlando, FL | 69.1 | 44.5 | 58.3 | 75.7 | 72.6 | 129.1 | |
| Indianapolis, IN | 68.9 | 40.2 | 56.2 | 70.3 | 76.4 | 143.9 | |
| Madison, WI | 68.6 | 45.4 | 58.4 | 75.1 | 67.5 | 128.5 | |
| Raleigh, NC | 68.3 | 42.7 | 57.0 | 74.3 | 70.0 | 136.5 | |
| Detroit, MI | 68.0 | 34.5 | 53.2 | 75.3 | 69.1 | 102.0 | |
| Nashville, TN | 67.9 | 50.1 | 60.0 | 71.1 | 67.0 | 128.2 | |
| Las Vegas, NV | 67.8 | 39.4 | 55.3 | 65.8 | 76.9 | 130.3 | |
| Ocala, FL | 66.8 | 29.0 | 50.1 | 71.9 | 64.3 | 116.5 | |
| Kansas City, MO | 66.6 | 32.8 | 51.7 | 71.6 | 77.3 | 136.4 | |
| Boise, ID | 66.2 | 40.4 | 54.8 | 69.9 | 71.0 | 130.1 | |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 66.0 | 42.1 | 55.5 | 69.3 | 68.3 | 130.0 | |
| Austin, TX | 66.0 | 50.9 | 59.3 | 67.8 | 72.8 | 143.6 | |
| Milwaukee, WI | 65.3 | 38.4 | 53.4 | 70.8 | 66.3 | 128.5 | |
| Wichita, KS | 65.1 | 27.8 | 48.6 | 70.9 | 61.1 | 126.1 | |
| Jacksonville, FL | 65.0 | 36.8 | 52.6 | 68.8 | 74.2 | 129.1 | |
| Tucson, AZ | 65.0 | 32.1 | 50.5 | 68.2 | 72.0 | 129.8 | |
| Cleveland, OH | 64.9 | 36.9 | 52.5 | 73.0 | 62.2 | 113.3 | |
| Houston, TX | 64.5 | 44.0 | 55.5 | 65.2 | 71.7 | 147.6 | |
| Louisville, KY | 63.4 | 34.3 | 50.5 | 71.0 | 65.1 | 137.4 | |
| San Antonio, TX | 63.0 | 37.2 | 51.6 | 65.4 | 62.9 | 137.1 | |
| Albuquerque, NM | 62.7 | 33.3 | 49.7 | 71.1 | 64.3 | 137.7 | |
| Cincinnati, OH | 62.2 | 38.4 | 51.7 | 67.3 | 58.4 | 135.8 |
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