Cost of living comparison
Somerset is 4.5% cheaper than Washington.
- Restaurants
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pay 6.3% less in Somerset
- Groceries
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pay 3.4% more in Somerset
- Transportation
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pay 9.3% less in Somerset
- Housing
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pay 2.6% more in Somerset
- Childcare
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pay 7.2% more in Somerset
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 24.0% less in Somerset
- Clothing
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pay 5.1% less in Somerset
The cost of childcare, groceries, and housing in Somerset are more expensive than in Washington. Expenses including entertainment and sports, transportation, restaurants, and clothing are lower in Somerset.
If you lived in Somerset instead of Washington, you would:
pay 6.3% less for restaurants
|
Washington
|
Somerset
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$25.00
|
$20.00
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$12.00
|
$12.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.78
|
$2.60
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.22
|
$2.39
|
|
pay 3.4% more for groceries
|
Washington
|
Somerset
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$4.34
|
$4.04
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.84
|
$8.52
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.14
|
$4.08
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.91
|
$4.23
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$6.73
|
$6.82
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.70
|
$3.25
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.85
|
$1.04
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.46
|
$2.42
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.59
|
$2.70
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.55
|
$1.24
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.61
|
$1.66
|
|
pay 9.3% less for transportation
|
Washington
|
Somerset
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.66
|
$3.45
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$75.00
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$35,699.74
|
$30,000.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$23.88
|
$22.40
|
|
pay 2.6% more for housing
|
Washington
|
Somerset
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$66.46
|
$57.33
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$2,582.95
|
$2,600.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$2,028.70
|
$2,650.00
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$146.65
|
$136.26
|
|
pay 7.2% more for childcare
|
Washington
|
Somerset
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$2,273.25
|
$1,366.67
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$38,250.00
|
$59,000.00
|
|
pay 24.0% less for entertainment and sports
|
Washington
|
Somerset
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$8.00
|
$8.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.55
|
$5.00
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$11.75
|
$11.00
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$106.36
|
$35.00
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$17.18
|
$15.00
|
|
pay 5.1% less for clothing
|
Washington
|
Somerset
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$74.13
|
$68.92
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$50.77
|
$45.62
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$105.47
|
$107.85
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$178.48
|
$168.36
|
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