Cost of living
Erie compared to Texas State
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Overview comparison
ErieTexas State
Consumer prices in Erie are roughly 18% higher than in Texas State.
Cost of living
| Item | Erie | Texas State |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,900 | 1,852 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,049 | 4,879 |
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| Without rent one person | 962 | 855 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,550 | 3,143 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,404.46 | 1,077.28 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,940.09 | 2,389.24 |
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| Food person | 742 | 453 |
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| Food family | 1,670 | 1,454 |
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| Transport person | 81.92 | 103.86 |
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| Transport family | 257.37 | 268.09 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.78 years | 84.65 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Erie | Texas State |
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| Lunch Menu | 18.71 | 15.92 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 84.41 | 56.67 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.69 | 9.73 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.57 | 5.76 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.63 | 5.11 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.37 | 2.51 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Erie | Texas State |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,725.07 | 1,486.53 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,512.79 | 1,155.76 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,533.14 | 2,133.05 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,231.96 | 1,689.34 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 121.66 | 148.87 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 171.83 | 188.66 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 70.31 | 78.69 |
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Transportation
| Item | Erie | Texas State |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.41 | 6.67 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,867 | 2,828 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,889 | 2,253 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.14 | 2.09 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 68.01% | 53% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 18.5 | 19.99 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.04 | 0.8 |
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Groceries
| Item | Erie | Texas State |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.21 | 0.78 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.97 | 2.45 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.2 | 3.68 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.56 | 12.94 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.74 | 12.36 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.35 | 13.05 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.74 | 1.28 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.69 | 1.17 |
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Other
| Item | Erie | Texas State |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 53.88 | 43.61 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 15.33 | 14.09 |
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| Doctors visit | 133.9 | 115.32 |
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| Haircut, simple | 20.89 | 16.18 |
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| Brand Jeans | 62.09 | 58.29 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 91.09 | 99.14 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,398.31 | 1,123.49 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 18,199 | 15,988 |
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