Cost of living comparison
United States is 1.0% cheaper than St Croix.
- Restaurants
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pay 15.5% less in United States
- Groceries
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pay 31.9% less in United States
- Transportation
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pay 18.0% less in United States
- Housing
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pay 13.9% less in United States
- Childcare
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pay 66.0% more in United States
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 10.3% less in United States
- Clothing
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pay 16.8% more in United States
The cost of childcare and clothing in United States are more expensive than in St Croix. Expenses including groceries, transportation, restaurants, housing, and entertainment and sports are lower in United States.
If you lived in United States instead of St Croix, you would:
pay 15.5% less for restaurants
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St Croix
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United States
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$32.50
|
$18.59
|
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.50
|
$10.47
|
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$3.00
|
$2.50
|
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.25
|
$1.96
|
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pay 31.9% less for groceries
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St Croix
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$5.67
|
$3.49
|
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| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$8.08
|
$6.33
|
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| Milk (1 gallon) |
$11.88
|
$3.91
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$7.26
|
$3.56
|
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | ?? |
$5.16
|
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| Apples (1 lb) |
$3.66
|
$2.33
|
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| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.04
|
$0.78
|
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| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.99
|
$2.00
|
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.99
|
$2.16
|
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| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.69
|
$1.34
|
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| Onions (1 lb) |
$2.00
|
$1.38
|
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pay 18.0% less for transportation
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St Croix
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.89
|
$3.61
|
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$65.15
|
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$35,000.00
|
$31,583.67
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$17.81
|
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pay 13.9% less for housing
|
St Croix
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$97.50
|
$67.50
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,700.00
|
$1,655.99
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,199.50
|
$1,423.40
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$250.89
|
$148.34
|
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pay 66.0% more for childcare
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St Croix
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,075.00
|
$1,351.84
|
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$10,800.00
|
$22,265.44
|
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pay 10.3% less for entertainment and sports
|
St Croix
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.00
|
$5.78
|
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$7.67
|
$5.04
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$9.68
|
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| Monthly membership at local gym |
$110.00
|
$50.84
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.00
|
$13.30
|
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pay 16.8% more for clothing
|
St Croix
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$50.00
|
$50.38
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$25.00
|
$40.66
|
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$92.50
|
$85.52
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$100.00
|
$111.08
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