Cost of living comparison
compared to
United States vs. Rehoboth Beach Cost of Living Summary
United States is 1.4% more expensive than Rehoboth Beach.
- Restaurants
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pay 6.1% less in United States
- Groceries
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pay 9.8% more in United States
- Transportation
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pay 21.6% more in United States
- Housing
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pay 10.9% more in United States
- Childcare
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pay 31.8% less in United States
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 8.8% more in United States
- Clothing
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pay 3.4% less in United States
The cost of transportation, housing, groceries, and entertainment and sports in United States are more expensive than in Rehoboth Beach. Expenses including childcare, restaurants, and clothing are lower in United States.
United States vs. Rehoboth Beach Cost Breakdown
If you lived in United States instead of Rehoboth Beach, you would:
pay 6.1% less for restaurants
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Rehoboth Beach
|
United States
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$22.00
|
$19.45
|
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.00
|
$11.12
|
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.97
|
$2.56
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.00
|
$2.00
|
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Rehoboth Beach vs. United States - Cost of restaurants
pay 9.8% more for groceries
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Rehoboth Beach
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$4.23
|
$3.56
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.30
|
$6.50
|
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| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.85
|
$3.97
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.34
|
$4.27
|
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.46
|
$5.41
|
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| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.79
|
$2.37
|
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| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.87
|
$0.78
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.11
|
$2.04
|
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.09
|
$2.21
|
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| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.58
|
$1.34
|
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| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.55
|
$1.38
|
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Rehoboth Beach vs. United States - Cost of groceries
pay 21.6% more for transportation
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Rehoboth Beach
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.06
|
$3.41
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$65.85
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$28,000.00
|
$32,336.38
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$12.79
|
$17.61
|
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Rehoboth Beach vs. United States - Cost of transportation
pay 10.9% more for housing
|
Rehoboth Beach
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$65.89
|
$68.97
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,600.00
|
$1,664.59
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$1,416.15
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$121.02
|
$150.19
|
|
Rehoboth Beach vs. United States - Cost of housing
pay 31.8% less for childcare
|
Rehoboth Beach
|
United States
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,923.33
|
$1,387.27
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$36,066.67
|
$23,196.46
|
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Rehoboth Beach vs. United States - Cost of childcare
pay 8.8% more for entertainment and sports
|
Rehoboth Beach
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$6.00
|
$5.84
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.33
|
$5.15
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$12.00
|
$9.90
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$32.46
|
$51.45
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.50
|
$13.64
|
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Rehoboth Beach vs. United States - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 3.4% less for clothing
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Rehoboth Beach
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$47.50
|
$51.08
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$49.90
|
$41.81
|
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$90.00
|
$87.56
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$114.56
|
$112.04
|
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Rehoboth Beach vs. United States - Cost of clothing
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