Cost of living
Acton compared to San Mateo County
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Overview comparison
ActonSan Mateo County
Consumer prices in San Mateo County are roughly 18% higher than in Acton.
Cost of living
| Item | Acton | San Mateo County |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,071 | 2,870 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,110 | 5,639 |
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| Without rent one person | 853 | 942 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,860 | 2,488 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,561.24 | 2,109.83 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,001.12 | 3,283.64 |
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| Food person | 564 | 649 |
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| Food family | 1,463 | 1,626 |
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| Transport person | 119.83 | 128.32 |
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| Transport family | 269.98 | 378.74 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.58 years | 73.73 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Acton | San Mateo County |
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| Lunch Menu | 20.68 | 16.41 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 75.22 | 55.94 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.31 | 12.83 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.18 | 6.35 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.37 | 4.48 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.84 | 2.59 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Acton | San Mateo County |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,912.76 | 1,823.35 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,091.6 | 1,569.06 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,542.96 | 3,185.84 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,083.02 | 2,603.69 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 102.36 | 66.79 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 163.94 | 117.77 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 67.18 | 69 |
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Transportation
| Item | Acton | San Mateo County |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.51 | 5.71 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,733 | 7,931 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,455 | 8,240 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.57 | 1.54 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 68.84% | 60.8% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 20.13 | 18.39 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.84 | 1.14 |
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Groceries
| Item | Acton | San Mateo County |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.02 | 0.97 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.31 | 2.8 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.27 | 3.33 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.63 | 14.57 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.16 | 15 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.65 | 15.78 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.69 | 1.65 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.48 | 1.37 |
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Other
| Item | Acton | San Mateo County |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 53.26 | 47.18 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.65 | 16.25 |
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| Doctors visit | 133.37 | 86.17 |
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| Haircut, simple | 16.32 | 18.57 |
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| Brand Jeans | 44.21 | 52.09 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 87.03 | 77.95 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,154.13 | 1,381.45 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 21,061 | 19,581 |
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