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United States vs. Paso Robles Cost of Living Summary
United States is 32.2% more expensive than Paso Robles.
- Restaurants
- pay 18.9% more in United States
- Groceries
- pay 91.1% more in United States
- Transportation
- pay 2.7% more in United States
- Housing
- pay 7.0% less in United States
- Childcare
- pay 2.2 times more in United States
- Entertainment and Sports
- pay 4.3% less in United States
- Clothing
- pay 7.5% more in United States
The cost of childcare, groceries, restaurants, clothing, and transportation in United States are more expensive than in Paso Robles. Expenses including housing and entertainment and sports are lower in United States. Notably, childcare and groceries are significantly more expensive in United States.
United States vs. Paso Robles Cost Breakdown
If you lived in United States instead of Paso Robles, you would:
pay 18.9% more for restaurants
Paso Robles | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $16.46 | $19.45 | |
| Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar | $9.22 | $11.12 | |
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $2.48 | $2.56 | |
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $1.50 | $2.00 | |
Paso Robles vs. United States - Cost of restaurants
pay 91.1% more for groceries
Paso Robles | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread 1 loaf | $2.20 | $3.56 | |
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $4.67 | $6.50 | |
| Milk (1 gallon) | $5.83 | $3.97 | |
| Eggs 1 dozen | $3.91 | $4.27 | |
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $2.50 | $5.41 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $1.35 | $2.37 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.30 | $0.78 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $1.00 | $2.04 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $1.00 | $2.21 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.50 | $1.34 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.50 | $1.38 | |
Paso Robles vs. United States - Cost of groceries
pay 2.7% more for transportation
Paso Robles | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $4.66 | $3.41 | |
| Monthly public transit pass | $68.00 | $65.85 | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $30,323.95 | $32,336.38 | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $13.11 | $17.61 | |
Paso Robles vs. United States - Cost of transportation
pay 7.0% less for housing
Paso Robles | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl | $66.60 | $68.97 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $2,108.33 | $1,664.59 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $1,300.00 | $1,416.15 | |
| Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating | $186.08 | $150.19 | |
Paso Robles vs. United States - Cost of housing
pay 2.2 times more for childcare
Paso Robles | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $562.00 | $1,387.27 | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $12,489.48 | $23,196.46 | |
Paso Robles vs. United States - Cost of childcare
pay 4.3% less for entertainment and sports
Paso Robles | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $7.75 | $5.84 | |
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $4.77 | $5.15 | |
| Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar | $12.00 | $9.90 | |
| Monthly membership at local gym | $52.00 | $51.45 | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $12.00 | $13.64 | |
Paso Robles vs. United States - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 7.5% more for clothing
Paso Robles | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular jeans Levi's brand | $50.50 | $51.08 | |
| Regular dress from H&M or similar store | $34.50 | $41.81 | |
| Running shoes Nike or Adidas | $82.00 | $87.56 | |
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $111.00 | $112.04 | |
Paso Robles vs. United States - Cost of clothing
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