Cost of Living in United States
Discover the cost of living across major US cities, from expensive coastal areas like New York and San Francisco to more affordable inland cities.
17Cities Covered
USDCurrency
North AmericaContinent
Major Cities in United States
New York
8,336,817 people
Cost Index
100
1BR Rent (Center)$3500
Monthly Transport$127
Restaurant Meal$20
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Los Angeles
3,979,576 people
Cost Index
88
1BR Rent (Center)$2800
Monthly Transport$100
Restaurant Meal$18
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Chicago
2,693,976 people
Cost Index
82
1BR Rent (Center)$2200
Monthly Transport$105
Restaurant Meal$18
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Houston
2,320,268 people
Cost Index
68
1BR Rent (Center)$1500
Monthly Transport$37.5
Restaurant Meal$15
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Phoenix
1,680,992 people
Cost Index
70
1BR Rent (Center)$1400
Monthly Transport$64
Restaurant Meal$15
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Philadelphia
1,584,064 people
Cost Index
78
1BR Rent (Center)$1800
Monthly Transport$96
Restaurant Meal$18
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San Diego
1,423,851 people
Cost Index
85
1BR Rent (Center)$2500
Monthly Transport$72
Restaurant Meal$18
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Dallas
1,343,573 people
Cost Index
72
1BR Rent (Center)$1600
Monthly Transport$96
Restaurant Meal$15
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Austin
978,908 people
Cost Index
76
1BR Rent (Center)$2000
Monthly Transport$41.25
Restaurant Meal$16
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San Francisco
881,549 people
Cost Index
105
1BR Rent (Center)$3800
Monthly Transport$98
Restaurant Meal$22
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Seattle
753,675 people
Cost Index
90
1BR Rent (Center)$2400
Monthly Transport$99
Restaurant Meal$20
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Denver
715,522 people
Cost Index
80
1BR Rent (Center)$1900
Monthly Transport$114
Restaurant Meal$17
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Washington DC
705,749 people
Cost Index
88
1BR Rent (Center)$2400
Monthly Transport$96
Restaurant Meal$20
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Boston
692,600 people
Cost Index
92
1BR Rent (Center)$3000
Monthly Transport$90
Restaurant Meal$20
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Portland
654,741 people
Cost Index
82
1BR Rent (Center)$1800
Monthly Transport$100
Restaurant Meal$18
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Atlanta
506,811 people
Cost Index
75
1BR Rent (Center)$1900
Monthly Transport$95
Restaurant Meal$16
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Miami
467,963 people
Cost Index
85
1BR Rent (Center)$2600
Monthly Transport$112.5
Restaurant Meal$18
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Quick Facts
Most Expensive City
New York (Cost Index: 100)
Currency
USD
Cities Covered
17 major cities
Region
North America