Cost of living comparison
Carson City is 10.8% more expensive than United States overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 16.8% less in Carson City
- Groceries
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pay 16.2% more in Carson City
- Transportation
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pay 17.9% more in Carson City
- Housing
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pay 8.6% less in Carson City
- Childcare
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pay 36.9% more in Carson City
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 0.5% more in Carson City
- Clothing
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pay 29.7% more in Carson City
The cost of childcare, clothing, transportation, groceries, and entertainment and sports in Carson City are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including restaurants and housing are lower in Carson City.
If you lived in Carson City instead of United States, you would:
pay 16.8% less for restaurants
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United States
|
Carson City
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$18.59
|
$15.00
|
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|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.47
|
$10.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.50
|
$2.00
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.96
|
$1.50
|
|
pay 16.2% more for groceries
|
United States
|
Carson City
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.49
|
$3.31
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.33
|
$4.96
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.91
|
$4.75
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.56
|
$4.58
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.16
|
$8.33
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.33
|
$2.83
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.78
|
$0.78
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.00
|
$2.00
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.16
|
$2.47
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.34
|
$1.75
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.38
|
$1.50
|
|
pay 17.9% more for transportation
|
United States
|
Carson City
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.61
|
$4.13
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$65.15
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,583.67
|
$38,376.95
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.81
|
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pay 8.6% less for housing
|
United States
|
Carson City
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$67.50
|
$62.50
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,655.99
|
$1,683.33
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,423.40
|
$1,050.00
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$148.34
|
$144.43
|
|
pay 36.9% more for childcare
|
United States
|
Carson City
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,351.84
|
$1,850.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$22,265.44
|
?? | |
pay 0.5% more for entertainment and sports
|
United States
|
Carson City
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.78
|
$7.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.04
|
$5.00
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.68
|
$10.00
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$50.84
|
$45.00
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.30
|
$12.00
|
|
pay 29.7% more for clothing
|
United States
|
Carson City
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$50.38
|
$60.00
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.66
|
?? | |
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$85.52
|
$120.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$111.08
|
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