Cost of living comparison
compared to
Garden Grove vs. United States Cost of Living Summary
Garden Grove is 7.5% more expensive than United States overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 4.4% more in Garden Grove
- Groceries
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pay 3.3% less in Garden Grove
- Transportation
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pay 10.6% more in Garden Grove
- Housing
-
pay 14.1% more in Garden Grove
- Childcare
-
pay 30.0% more in Garden Grove
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 8.3% more in Garden Grove
- Clothing
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pay 11.8% less in Garden Grove
The cost of childcare, housing, transportation, entertainment and sports, and restaurants in Garden Grove are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including clothing and groceries are lower in Garden Grove.
Garden Grove vs. United States Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Garden Grove instead of United States, you would:
pay 4.4% more for restaurants
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United States
|
Garden Grove
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$19.45
|
$22.50
|
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|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.12
|
$11.50
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.56
|
$2.65
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.00
|
$1.90
|
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United States vs. Garden Grove - Cost of restaurants
pay 3.3% less for groceries
|
United States
|
Garden Grove
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.56
|
$4.17
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.50
|
$5.32
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.97
|
$4.15
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.27
|
$4.50
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.41
|
$4.74
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
|
$1.57
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.78
|
$0.74
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.04
|
$1.75
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.21
|
$2.48
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.34
|
$1.47
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.38
|
$1.36
|
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United States vs. Garden Grove - Cost of groceries
pay 10.6% more for transportation
|
United States
|
Garden Grove
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.41
|
$4.76
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$65.85
|
$69.00
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$32,336.38
|
$28,500.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.61
|
$19.41
|
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United States vs. Garden Grove - Cost of transportation
pay 14.1% more for housing
|
United States
|
Garden Grove
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$68.97
|
$74.25
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,664.59
|
$2,200.00
|
|
| 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
|
$153.80
|
|
United States vs. Garden Grove - Cost of housing
pay 30.0% more for childcare
|
United States
|
Garden Grove
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,387.27
|
$1,206.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$23,196.46
|
$40,160.00
|
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United States vs. Garden Grove - Cost of childcare
pay 8.3% more for entertainment and sports
|
United States
|
Garden Grove
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.84
|
$7.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.15
|
$5.55
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.90
|
$9.63
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$51.45
|
?? | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.64
|
$14.75
|
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United States vs. Garden Grove - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 11.8% less for clothing
|
United States
|
Garden Grove
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$51.08
|
$54.27
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$41.81
|
$34.67
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$87.56
|
$77.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$112.04
|
$85.00
|
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United States vs. Garden Grove - Cost of clothing
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