Cost of living in Boca Raton
Boca Raton (FL), United States
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Cost of living in Boca Raton vs. United States overall average
Boca Raton is 0.7% more expensive than United States overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 4.3% more in Boca Raton
- Groceries
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pay 3.6% more in Boca Raton
- Transportation
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pay 13.9% less in Boca Raton
- Housing
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pay 25.1% more in Boca Raton
- Childcare
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pay 33.6% more in Boca Raton
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 22.7% less in Boca Raton
- Clothing
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pay 25.3% less in Boca Raton
The cost of childcare, housing, restaurants, and groceries in Boca Raton are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including clothing, entertainment and sports, and transportation are lower in Boca Raton.
Boca Raton Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $22.50 |
$14.00
-
$35.00
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.12 |
$8.25
-
$15.00
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $2.28 |
$1.89
-
$4.00
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $2.12 |
$1.49
-
$3.00
|
Boca Raton - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$4.19 |
$2.20
-
$6.61
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $5.43 |
$4.12
-
$6.61
|
| Milk (1 gallon) | $4.12 |
$2.78
-
$6.00
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.37 |
$1.78
-
$7.00
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $5.52 |
$2.97
-
$8.99
|
| Apples (1 lb) | $1.83 |
$1.49
-
$5.00
|
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.71 |
$0.50
-
$1.00
|
| Oranges (1 lb) | $2.29 |
$1.00
-
$6.00
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $2.67 |
$1.49
-
$4.00
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.00 |
$1.00
-
$1.00
|
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.98 |
$1.00
-
$3.50
|
Boca Raton - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $3.31 |
$2.88
-
$4.00
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
??
-
??
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $25,500.00 |
$25,000.00
-
$26,000.00
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
??
-
??
|
Boca Raton - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$63.50 |
$40.00
-
$120.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $2,625.00 |
$2,000.00
-
$3,000.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $1,800.00 |
$1,750.00
-
$1,900.00
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$180.27 |
$114.71
-
$321.18
|
Boca Raton - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $1,183.33 |
$550.00
-
$1,500.00
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $40,000.00 |
$40,000.00
-
$40,000.00
|
Boca Raton - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $6.00 |
$4.00
-
$8.00
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $4.38 |
$2.50
-
$8.00
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$5.75 |
$5.00
-
$11.00
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | $23.50 |
$12.00
-
$35.00
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $12.00 |
$12.00
-
$20.00
|
Boca Raton - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$34.33 |
$21.00
-
$70.00
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$39.00 |
$32.00
-
$50.00
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$71.67 |
$40.00
-
$80.00
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $56.67 |
$40.00
-
$150.00
|
Boca Raton - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Florida
to see the average cost of cities throughout Florida, like
Sebring,
Flagler Beach,
Winter Haven,
Crestview,
St. Augustine,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in United States compared to Boca Raton.
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