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Hello,

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

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

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.

Hello.

Thanks for informations

Location:  California - Bay Area - family of 5

Welcome to hotel california.

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

Buying - 5 Beds 3 Bath - $3-4 Million

Yearly property taxes:  1.5% of price of house

House insurance: $1200/yr

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

Train:  $8 - 10 one way to San Francisco

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

$3- 4K

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

$4K / year - deductible $6K

What are the tuition fees for children?

$30K for 1 at UC

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

$200 utilities - gas / electricity

$200 garbage

$100 water

$80 phone

$2500 / yr for car insurance - 2 cars

$1000 / yr for gas for 1 car, the other is electric

How much do you spend monthly on leisure activities?

$20K / year

Someone living in San Antonio or Austin TX with theses informations ?

From the US.  Left in 2012.  Thinking about coming back.  I have minimum SS, am 74 and were I to attempt it, I would end up living on the street.  Ayhan FYI  dont know whether you are familiar with Numbeo.com but it is here

This is a really important question for anyone thinking about moving to the US. The cost of living can vary wildly from state to state and even from city to city, so it's smart to do your research.

It's helpful to focus on the big three expenses: housing, transportation, and healthcare. Rent or a mortgage will likely be your biggest monthly cost, followed by owning or leasing a car. Healthcare costs can also be a major factor, so it's essential to understand your insurance options. With some research, you can definitely find a location that fits your family's budget!

26 August 2025

FYI - here is a site that has comparative living costs in various cities ->

That's a very good question. The cost of living in the USA can vary so much from one city to another. It's a great reminder to research a specific area you're interested in, as the cost of living in a big city like New York is very different from a smaller city in the Midwest. A good tip is to find a budget calculator online to get a rough idea of what you'll need to live comfortably in that area.