Cost of living comparison
Prescott is 7.9% cheaper than United States overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 9.8% less in Prescott
- Groceries
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pay 7.9% less in Prescott
- Transportation
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pay 1.1% less in Prescott
- Housing
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pay 9.7% more in Prescott
- Childcare
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pay 44.1% less in Prescott
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 2.5% less in Prescott
- Clothing
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pay 0.6% more in Prescott
The cost of housing and clothing in Prescott are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including childcare, restaurants, groceries, entertainment and sports, and transportation are lower in Prescott.
If you lived in Prescott instead of United States, you would:
pay 9.8% less for restaurants
|
United States
|
Prescott
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$18.59
|
$17.50
|
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|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.47
|
$10.50
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.50
|
$1.97
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.96
|
$1.72
|
|
pay 7.9% less for groceries
|
United States
|
Prescott
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.49
|
$3.46
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.33
|
$4.96
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.91
|
$3.48
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.56
|
$3.93
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.16
|
$7.04
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.33
|
$2.25
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.78
|
$0.61
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.00
|
$1.80
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.16
|
$1.65
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.34
|
$1.12
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.38
|
$1.03
|
|
pay 1.1% less for transportation
|
United States
|
Prescott
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.61
|
$3.82
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$65.15
|
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,583.67
|
$36,113.30
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.81
|
$13.69
|
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pay 9.7% more for housing
|
United States
|
Prescott
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$67.50
|
$85.74
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,655.99
|
$1,499.50
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,423.40
|
$1,637.50
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$148.34
|
$157.57
|
|
pay 44.1% less for childcare
|
United States
|
Prescott
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,351.84
|
$562.50
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$22,265.44
|
$15,605.00
|
|
pay 2.5% less for entertainment and sports
|
United States
|
Prescott
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.78
|
$6.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.04
|
$4.70
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.68
|
$9.50
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$50.84
|
$50.00
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.30
|
$12.50
|
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pay 0.6% more for clothing
|
United States
|
Prescott
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$50.38
|
$53.66
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.66
|
$45.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$85.52
|
$80.00
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$111.08
|
$102.00
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