Cost of living
Linden (United States) compared to Iowa State
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Overview comparison
Linden (United States)Iowa State
Consumer prices in Iowa State are roughly 16% higher than in Linden (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Linden (United States) | Iowa State |
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| Total with rent one person | 968 | 1,569 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,764 | 3,251 |
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| Without rent one person | 605 | 596 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,976 | 2,398 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 339.28 | 1,105.37 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 877.97 | 1,569.25 |
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| Food person | 528 | 542 |
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| Food family | 1,191 | 1,374 |
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| Transport person | 68.35 | 54.21 |
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| Transport family | 169.27 | 112.99 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.25 years | 74.96 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Linden (United States) | Iowa State |
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| Lunch Menu | 14.03 | 12.46 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 68.56 | 59.48 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.32 | 10.55 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.7 | 4.42 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.21 | 5.63 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.39 | 2.03 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Linden (United States) | Iowa State |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 562.29 | 866.81 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 217.05 | 689.74 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,294.06 | 1,771.82 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 572.59 | 1,657.13 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 39.4 | 100.13 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 71.45 | 192.53 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 62.85 | 68.89 |
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Transportation
| Item | Linden (United States) | Iowa State |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.98 | 6.79 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,502 | 1,881 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,343 | 1,762 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.52 | 1.79 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 24.76% | 44.87% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 32.52 | 14.49 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.99 | 0.69 |
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Groceries
| Item | Linden (United States) | Iowa State |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.95 | 1.01 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.25 | 2.83 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.92 | 3.57 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.99 | 11.56 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.79 | 12.88 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.7 | 15.99 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.57 | 1.38 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.94 | 0.87 |
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Other
| Item | Linden (United States) | Iowa State |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 36.61 | 55.23 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.7 | 13.24 |
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| Doctors visit | 24.81 | 96.29 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.12 | 11.83 |
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| Brand Jeans | 43.79 | 50.55 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 78.43 | 76.73 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 997.29 | 1,323.75 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 19,885 | 22,692 |
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