Cost of living comparison
Waterbury is 6.3% cheaper than United States overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 8.9% less in Waterbury
- Groceries
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pay 9.2% less in Waterbury
- Transportation
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pay 3.4% more in Waterbury
- Housing
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pay 28.6% less in Waterbury
- Childcare
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pay 15.5% more in Waterbury
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 7.2% less in Waterbury
- Clothing
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pay 9.4% less in Waterbury
The cost of childcare and transportation in Waterbury are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including housing, clothing, groceries, restaurants, and entertainment and sports are lower in Waterbury.
If you lived in Waterbury instead of United States, you would:
pay 8.9% less for restaurants
|
United States
|
Waterbury
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$18.59
|
$20.00
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.47
|
$9.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.50
|
$2.02
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.96
|
$1.77
|
|
pay 9.2% less for groceries
|
United States
|
Waterbury
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.49
|
$3.75
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.33
|
$6.60
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.91
|
$3.63
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.56
|
$3.72
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.16
|
$4.35
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.33
|
$1.80
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.78
|
$0.69
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.00
|
$1.42
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.16
|
$1.75
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.34
|
$1.45
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.38
|
$1.08
|
|
pay 3.4% more for transportation
|
United States
|
Waterbury
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.61
|
$3.51
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$65.15
|
$63.00
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,583.67
|
$35,000.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.81
|
$19.35
|
|
pay 28.6% less for housing
|
United States
|
Waterbury
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$67.50
|
$64.60
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,655.99
|
$1,050.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,423.40
|
$650.00
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$148.34
|
$119.80
|
|
pay 15.5% more for childcare
|
United States
|
Waterbury
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,351.84
|
$1,300.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$22,265.44
|
$30,000.00
|
|
pay 7.2% less for entertainment and sports
|
United States
|
Waterbury
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.78
|
$4.50
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.04
|
$4.75
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.68
|
$10.50
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$50.84
|
$36.00
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.30
|
$15.00
|
|
pay 9.4% less for clothing
|
United States
|
Waterbury
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$50.38
|
$45.00
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.66
|
$35.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$85.52
|
$65.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$111.08
|
$123.33
|
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