Cost of living comparison
compared to
Carson City vs. United States Cost of Living Summary
Carson City is 14.8% more expensive than United States overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 3.0% less in Carson City
- Groceries
-
pay 11.8% more in Carson City
- Transportation
-
pay 19.3% more in Carson City
- Housing
-
pay 9.5% less in Carson City
- Childcare
-
pay 33.4% more in Carson City
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 5.2% less in Carson City
- Clothing
-
pay 56.9% more in Carson City
The cost of clothing, childcare, transportation, and groceries in Carson City are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including housing, entertainment and sports, and restaurants are lower in Carson City.
Carson City vs. United States Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Carson City instead of United States, you would:
pay 3.0% less for restaurants
|
United States
|
Carson City
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$19.45
|
$20.00
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.12
|
$11.79
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.56
|
$2.67
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.00
|
$1.50
|
|
United States vs. Carson City - Cost of restaurants
pay 11.8% more for groceries
|
United States
|
Carson City
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.56
|
$3.31
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.50
|
$4.96
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.97
|
$4.75
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.27
|
$4.58
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.41
|
$8.33
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
|
$2.83
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.78
|
$0.78
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.04
|
$2.00
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.21
|
$2.47
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.34
|
$1.75
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.38
|
$1.50
|
|
United States vs. Carson City - Cost of groceries
pay 19.3% more for transportation
|
United States
|
Carson City
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.41
|
$4.17
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$65.85
|
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$32,336.38
|
$37,649.85
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.61
|
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United States vs. Carson City - Cost of transportation
pay 9.5% less for housing
|
United States
|
Carson City
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$68.97
|
$62.47
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,664.59
|
$1,683.33
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,416.15
|
$1,050.00
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$150.19
|
$144.43
|
|
United States vs. Carson City - Cost of housing
pay 33.4% more for childcare
|
United States
|
Carson City
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,387.27
|
$1,850.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$23,196.46
|
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United States vs. Carson City - Cost of childcare
pay 5.2% less for entertainment and sports
|
United States
|
Carson City
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.84
|
$7.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.15
|
$5.00
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.90
|
$10.00
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$51.45
|
$35.00
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.64
|
$12.00
|
|
United States vs. Carson City - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 56.9% more for clothing
|
United States
|
Carson City
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$51.08
|
$60.00
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$41.81
|
$100.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$87.56
|
$120.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$112.04
|
$150.00
|
|
United States vs. Carson City - Cost of clothing
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