Cost of living comparison
compared to
United States vs. Central Valley Cost Breakdown
If you lived in United States instead of Central Valley, you would:
pay (unknown) more for restaurants
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Central Valley
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United States
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$19.45
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
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?? |
$11.12
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$2.56
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$2.00
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Central Valley vs. United States - Cost of restaurants
pay (unknown) more for groceries
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Central Valley
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United States
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|---|---|---|---|
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Bread
1 loaf
|
?? |
$3.56
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| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$6.50
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| Milk (1 gallon) | ?? |
$3.97
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Eggs
1 dozen
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?? |
$4.27
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | ?? |
$5.41
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| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.37
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| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.78
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| Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.04
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.21
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| Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.34
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| Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.38
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Central Valley vs. United States - Cost of groceries
pay (unknown) more for transportation
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Central Valley
|
United States
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | ?? |
$3.41
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$65.85
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$32,336.38
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$17.61
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Central Valley vs. United States - Cost of transportation
pay (unknown) more for housing
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Central Valley
|
United States
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$68.97
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | ?? |
$1,664.59
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$1,416.15
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$150.19
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Central Valley vs. United States - Cost of housing
pay (unknown) more for childcare
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Central Valley
|
United States
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$1,387.27
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$23,196.46
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Central Valley vs. United States - Cost of childcare
pay (unknown) more for entertainment and sports
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Central Valley
|
United States
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | ?? |
$5.84
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
$5.15
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$9.90
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| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$51.45
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$13.64
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Central Valley vs. United States - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay (unknown) more for clothing
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Central Valley
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United States
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$51.08
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$41.81
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$87.56
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| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$112.04
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Central Valley vs. United States - Cost of clothing
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