🇺🇸 Cost of Living in United States
11 cities, ranked from wallet-friendly to wallet-hostile
Median monthly budget · single · city center
$3,728/mo
Across 11 cities we track
Couple
$4,648
Family of 4
$12,212
City-by-city damage report
Rent — the biggest line item
Source: Numbeo. Prices in USD.
Grocery prices — the supermarket reality check
Median across 11 cities
Eating out — because you won't cook every night
Median prices across 11 cities
Getting around — or trying to
Median prices across 11 cities
United States vs. the neighbors
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to live in United States?▼
Across 11 cities, a single person spends a median of $3,728/month including rent. Tucson is the cheapest at $2,230/mo, while New York runs $5,504/mo.
What is the average rent in United States?▼
Median rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in the city center is $2,442/month across 11 cities we track.
What is the average salary in United States?▼
The median monthly net salary (after tax) across 11 cities is about $4,154, based on Numbeo data.
What is the cheapest city in United States?▼
Tucson is the most affordable at $2,230/month for a single person. New York is the most expensive at $5,504/month.
Cost data sourced from Numbeo. Updated periodically.