Cost of living comparison

 United States
compared to
 Redmond (WA), United States
Redmond vs. United States Cost of Living Summary

Redmond is 23.3% more expensive than United States overall.

Restaurants
pay 24.6% more in Redmond
Groceries
pay 9.7% more in Redmond
Transportation
pay 8.9% more in Redmond
Housing
pay 27.8% more in Redmond
Childcare
pay 43.3% more in Redmond
Entertainment and Sports
pay 36.4% more in Redmond
Clothing
pay 12.6% more in Redmond

The cost of childcare, entertainment and sports, housing, restaurants, clothing, and groceries in Redmond are more expensive than in United States.

Redmond vs. United States Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Redmond instead of United States, you would:

pay 24.6% more for restaurants

 
United States
Redmond
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant $18.59
 
$25.00
 
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
$10.47
 
$13.00
 
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) $2.50
 
$2.87
 

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pay 9.7% more for groceries

 
United States
Redmond
Bread
1 loaf
$3.49
 
$4.53
 
Local cheese (8 oz) $6.33
 
$7.68
 
Milk (1 gallon) $3.91
 
$4.50
 

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pay 8.9% more for transportation

 
United States
Redmond
Gasoline (1 gallon) $3.61
 
$4.35
 
Monthly public transit pass $65.15
 
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New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) $31,583.67
 
$36,656.56
 

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pay 27.8% more for housing

 
United States
Redmond
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
$67.50
 
$70.21
 
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area $1,655.99
 
$2,300.00
 
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center $1,423.40
 
$2,265.00
 

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pay 43.3% more for childcare

 
United States
Redmond
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly $1,351.84
 
$2,134.00
 
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters $22,265.44
 
$28,666.67
 

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pay 36.4% more for entertainment and sports

 
United States
Redmond
Domestic/local beer (1 pint) $5.78
 
$8.00
 
Cappuccino in mid-range area $5.04
 
$5.65
 
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
$9.68
 
$12.00
 

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pay 12.6% more for clothing

 
United States
Redmond
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
$50.38
 
$55.00
 
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
$40.66
 
$47.50
 
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
$85.52
 
$90.00
 

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