Cost of living
Elon compared to Alaska
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Overview comparison
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Consumer prices in Elon are roughly 26% higher than in Alaska.
Cost of living
| Item | Elon | Alaska |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,096 | 2,231 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,444 | 4,651 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,009 | 1,075 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,909 | 3,105 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,308.13 | 1,550.66 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,719.53 | 2,466.66 |
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| Food person | 569 | 769 |
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| Food family | 1,808 | 2,157 |
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| Transport person | 106.86 | 71.6 |
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| Transport family | 215.85 | 246.22 |
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| Life expectancy | 67.53 years | 70.81 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Elon | Alaska |
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| Lunch Menu | 18.04 | 19.92 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 68.15 | 73.95 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.82 | 9.59 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.95 | 8.53 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.65 | 5.99 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.22 | 2.75 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Elon | Alaska |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,976.27 | 1,126.11 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,290.45 | 1,125.91 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,124.93 | 2,104.92 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,260.47 | 2,100.91 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 130.85 | 226.5 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 222.62 | 333.28 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 71.82 | 108.36 |
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Transportation
| Item | Elon | Alaska |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.07 | 5.45 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,436 | 2,805 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,553 | 2,203 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.16 | 1.54 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 77.27% | 52.54% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16.37 | 14.78 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.15 | 0.89 |
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Groceries
| Item | Elon | Alaska |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.2 | 1.16 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.19 | 3.83 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.6 | 3.73 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.31 | 13.95 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.78 | 12.18 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.36 | 17.21 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.52 | 1.91 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.55 | 1.45 |
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Other
| Item | Elon | Alaska |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 43.25 | 96.69 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.16 | 13.27 |
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| Doctors visit | 140.23 | 202.11 |
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| Haircut, simple | 19.5 | 21.77 |
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| Brand Jeans | 60.57 | 57.52 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 90.06 | 102.22 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,428.08 | 808.1 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 17,749 | 9,284 |
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