Cost of living in the USA in 2025

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Cheryl Moderator

Member since 15 October 2018

CherylModerator22 January 2025 04:08:58

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Hello everyone,

Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in in the USA, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to the USA or already living there.

Here are some points to guide you; the idea is to provide average prices for each category:

What is the cost of renting or buying an apartment or house in the USA?

What are the typical fares for public transportation such as buses, subways, trains, trams, or taxis?

Could you share the average monthly cost of your grocery shopping?

How much does health insurance cost? What is the price of a medical consultation in the USA?

What are the tuition fees for children?

What are the average monthly costs for utilities, such as electricity, gas, water, internet, and phone plans?

How much do you spend monthly on leisure activities?

If there are other expenses you find relevant, please feel free to share them!

Thank you for your contribution.

Cheryl
禁漫天堂 Team

ecazorla Member

Member since 06 March 2023

ecazorlaMember30 January 2025 17:47:51

Hello,

I live in a small town, 2 hours drive North from NY city.

Renting for a house 4 bedrooms, ~2200 sqft : $3,000
Grocery shopping, family of 5, approx. $1500
Health insurance for the whole family (Aetna group plan from my employer) approx. $600/month with $3,300 deductible per person.
High School is 100% free, including Bus services and lunch.
College tuition is approx. $44,000/year housing not included.
Utilities (gas and electricity) : average $350/month.
Home internet (no cable TV) $90/month.
mobile phone plan (1 line) : $78/month.
Insurance for 3 cars + house : $160/month

MiMoKo Member

Member since 24 March 2024

MiMoKoMemberYesterday 02:56:48

Hello,

I live in a small town, in the middle of Louisiana (poor neighborhood)

Renting for a house 4 bedrooms / 2 bathroom : $900

Grocery shopping, family of 5, approx. $1000

Health insurance for the whole family approx. $600/month

Co-pay for a Walk-in clinic : $100

Elementary and Middle public school are 100% free, including Bus services and lunch.

Basketball training for the kids : $50 per child

Utilities (gas, water, sewer and electricity) : average $150/month.

Home internet (Spectrum for High speed, high data) $90/month

mobile phone plan (4 lines) : $100/month.

Insurance for 1 car : $195/month

car maintenance (oil change) : $30

No public transportation (only school bus), you need your own car. Even a Lyft or an Uber is hard to find.

christinemincel New member

Member since 20 January 2025

christinemincelNew memberYesterday 11:04:03

Hello.

Thanks for informations

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