Cost of living
Johnston compared to North Carolina
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Overview comparison
JohnstonNorth Carolina
Consumer prices in Johnston are roughly 8% higher than in North Carolina.
Cost of living
| Item | Johnston | North Carolina |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,920 | 2,421 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,495 | 4,993 |
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| Without rent one person | 937 | 699 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,736 | 3,249 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,786.1 | 1,517.93 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,638.33 | 1,880.83 |
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| Food person | 694 | 631 |
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| Food family | 1,359 | 1,599 |
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| Transport person | 92.57 | 95.52 |
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| Transport family | 254.89 | 285.57 |
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| Life expectancy | 77.8 years | 84.81 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Johnston | North Carolina |
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| Lunch Menu | 20.02 | 18.27 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 71.38 | 65.06 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.79 | 8.2 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.73 | 6.24 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.37 | 5.43 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.84 | 2.62 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Johnston | North Carolina |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,984.26 | 1,409.86 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,535.05 | 1,156.13 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,947.6 | 2,432.25 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,492.48 | 1,865.38 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 126.8 | 120.72 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 196.97 | 143.49 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 53.79 | 60.77 |
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Transportation
| Item | Johnston | North Carolina |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.26 | 7.03 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,452 | 4,003 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,274 | 2,418 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.86 | 1.54 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 58.14% | 61.83% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 20.36 | 21.53 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.04 | 0.87 |
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Groceries
| Item | Johnston | North Carolina |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.06 | 0.85 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.9 | 2.75 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.22 | 2.93 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.68 | 12.52 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.05 | 9.52 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.59 | 15.96 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.55 | 1.76 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.52 | 1.52 |
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Other
| Item | Johnston | North Carolina |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 44.03 | 53.2 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.66 | 13.71 |
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| Doctors visit | 128.83 | 115.22 |
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| Haircut, simple | 17.23 | 18.47 |
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| Brand Jeans | 60.64 | 43.21 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 72.22 | 107 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,225.69 | 1,319.21 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 22,136 | 23,466 |
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