Cost of living in Washington
compared to
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $15.80 |
$9.96
-
$28.79
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.27 |
$8.46
-
$11.09
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $2.05 |
$1.53
-
$3.09
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $1.61 |
$1.16
-
$2.63
|
Washington - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.98 |
$1.48
-
$4.97
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $6.21 |
$4.19
-
$12.58
|
| Milk (1 gallon) | $3.19 |
$2.24
-
$4.41
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.78 |
$1.79
-
$3.68
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $4.54 |
$3.04
-
$7.16
|
| Apples (1 lb) | $2.06 |
$1.05
-
$3.55
|
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.81 |
$0.60
-
$1.50
|
| Oranges (1 lb) | $1.77 |
$1.02
-
$3.20
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $1.99 |
$1.11
-
$3.14
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.98 |
$0.54
-
$1.79
|
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.16 |
$0.60
-
$1.91
|
Washington - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $4.87 |
$4.20
-
$5.23
|
| Monthly public transit pass | $64.55 |
$58.40
-
$102.27
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $24,668.38 |
$22,131.75
-
$28,985.00
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $17.58 |
$15.66
-
$24.92
|
Washington - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$66.35 |
$47.41
-
$101.59
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $1,633.92 |
$1,408.20
-
$2,029.67
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $1,310.18 |
$1,124.75
-
$1,687.83
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$122.59 |
$79.12
-
$214.46
|
Washington - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $1,045.03 |
$910.62
-
$1,576.38
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $18,723.68 |
$14,548.64
-
$26,522.73
|
Washington - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $5.55 |
$3.70
-
$7.57
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $4.75 |
$3.24
-
$6.74
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.46 |
$8.36
-
$11.36
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | $43.51 |
$23.70
-
$76.36
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $12.61 |
$10.91
-
$16.40
|
Washington - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$45.94 |
$30.75
-
$66.07
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$34.89 |
$24.14
-
$58.82
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$77.35 |
$53.25
-
$123.43
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $99.39 |
$61.21
-
$163.00
|
Washington - Cost of clothing
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