Cost of living comparison
compared to
United States vs. Carson City Cost of Living Summary
United States is 7.6% cheaper than Carson City.
- Restaurants
-
pay 5.3% more in United States
- Groceries
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pay 7.5% less in United States
- Transportation
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pay 16.1% less in United States
- Housing
-
pay 12.0% more in United States
- Childcare
-
pay 25.0% less in United States
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 9.2% more in United States
- Clothing
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pay 31.4% less in United States
The cost of housing, entertainment and sports, and restaurants in United States are more expensive than in Carson City. Expenses including clothing, childcare, transportation, and groceries are lower in United States.
United States vs. Carson City Cost Breakdown
If you lived in United States instead of Carson City, you would:
pay 5.3% more for restaurants
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Carson City
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$20.00
|
$19.45
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.79
|
$11.12
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.67
|
$2.56
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.50
|
$2.00
|
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Carson City vs. United States - Cost of restaurants
pay 7.5% less for groceries
|
Carson City
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.31
|
$3.56
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.96
|
$6.50
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.75
|
$3.97
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.58
|
$4.27
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$8.33
|
$5.41
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.83
|
$2.37
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.78
|
$0.78
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.00
|
$2.04
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.47
|
$2.21
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.75
|
$1.34
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.50
|
$1.38
|
|
Carson City vs. United States - Cost of groceries
pay 16.1% less for transportation
|
Carson City
|
United States
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.17
|
$3.41
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$65.85
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$37,649.85
|
$32,336.38
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$17.61
|
|
Carson City vs. United States - Cost of transportation
pay 12.0% more for housing
|
Carson City
|
United States
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$62.47
|
$68.97
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,683.33
|
$1,664.59
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,050.00
|
$1,416.15
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$144.43
|
$150.19
|
|
Carson City vs. United States - Cost of housing
pay 25.0% less for childcare
|
Carson City
|
United States
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,850.00
|
$1,387.27
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$23,196.46
|
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Carson City vs. United States - Cost of childcare
pay 9.2% more for entertainment and sports
|
Carson City
|
United States
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$7.00
|
$5.84
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.00
|
$5.15
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$10.00
|
$9.90
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$35.00
|
$51.45
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.00
|
$13.64
|
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Carson City vs. United States - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 31.4% less for clothing
|
Carson City
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$60.00
|
$51.08
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$100.00
|
$41.81
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$120.00
|
$87.56
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$150.00
|
$112.04
|
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Carson City vs. United States - Cost of clothing
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