Cost of living comparison
Redwood City is 25.7% more expensive than United States overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 17.4% more in Redwood City
- Groceries
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pay 9.6% more in Redwood City
- Transportation
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pay 11.6% more in Redwood City
- Housing
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pay 43.0% more in Redwood City
- Childcare
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pay 86.1% more in Redwood City
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 2.5% less in Redwood City
- Clothing
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pay 15.0% more in Redwood City
The cost of childcare, housing, restaurants, clothing, transportation, and groceries in Redwood City are more expensive than in United States. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Redwood City.
If you lived in Redwood City instead of United States, you would:
pay 17.4% more for restaurants
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United States
|
Redwood City
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$18.59
|
$25.00
|
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|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.47
|
$12.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.50
|
$2.75
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.96
|
$2.17
|
|
pay 9.6% more for groceries
|
United States
|
Redwood City
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.49
|
$2.19
|
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| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.33
|
$5.51
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.91
|
$5.43
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.56
|
$5.50
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.16
|
$7.75
|
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| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.33
|
$2.00
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.78
|
$1.31
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.00
|
$1.89
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.16
|
$0.99
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.34
|
$1.29
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.38
|
$1.66
|
|
pay 11.6% more for transportation
|
United States
|
Redwood City
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.61
|
$4.73
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$65.15
|
$74.00
|
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,583.67
|
$23,536.00
|
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.81
|
$22.70
|
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pay 43.0% more for housing
|
United States
|
Redwood City
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$67.50
|
$60.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,655.99
|
$4,000.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,423.40
|
?? | |
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$148.34
|
$146.44
|
|
pay 86.1% more for childcare
|
United States
|
Redwood City
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,351.84
|
$2,738.89
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$22,265.44
|
$37,770.00
|
|
pay 2.5% less for entertainment and sports
|
United States
|
Redwood City
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.78
|
$4.50
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.04
|
$5.05
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.68
|
$8.89
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$50.84
|
?? | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.30
|
$16.00
|
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pay 15.0% more for clothing
|
United States
|
Redwood City
|
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$50.38
|
$62.33
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.66
|
$50.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$85.52
|
$90.00
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$111.08
|
$120.00
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