Cost of living comparison
Anderson is 2.7% more expensive than United States overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 3.3% less in Anderson
- Groceries
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pay 1.1% less in Anderson
- Transportation
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pay 7.1% more in Anderson
- Housing
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pay 23.3% less in Anderson
- Childcare
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pay 24.9% more in Anderson
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 30.4% less in Anderson
- Clothing
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pay 44.8% more in Anderson
The cost of clothing, childcare, and transportation in Anderson are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including entertainment and sports, housing, restaurants, and groceries are lower in Anderson.
If you lived in Anderson instead of United States, you would:
pay 3.3% less for restaurants
|
United States
|
Anderson
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$18.59
|
$16.25
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.47
|
$10.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.50
|
$2.54
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.96
|
$2.00
|
|
pay 1.1% less for groceries
|
United States
|
Anderson
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.49
|
$2.76
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.33
|
$6.33
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.91
|
$3.40
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.56
|
$3.03
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.16
|
$4.50
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.33
|
$2.32
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.78
|
$0.83
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.00
|
$1.97
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.16
|
$2.05
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.34
|
$1.48
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.38
|
$1.94
|
|
pay 7.1% more for transportation
|
United States
|
Anderson
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.61
|
$3.26
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$65.15
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,583.67
|
$20,000.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.81
|
$29.85
|
|
pay 23.3% less for housing
|
United States
|
Anderson
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$67.50
|
$45.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,655.99
|
$1,000.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,423.40
|
?? | |
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$148.34
|
$152.94
|
|
pay 24.9% more for childcare
|
United States
|
Anderson
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,351.84
|
$1,802.11
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$22,265.44
|
$25,965.00
|
|
pay 30.4% less for entertainment and sports
|
United States
|
Anderson
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.78
|
$4.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.04
|
$5.50
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.68
|
$7.25
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$50.84
|
$10.00
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.30
|
$10.00
|
|
pay 44.8% more for clothing
|
United States
|
Anderson
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$50.38
|
$59.25
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.66
|
$58.50
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$85.52
|
$161.25
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$111.08
|
$143.33
|
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