Cost of living
Maryland (United States) compared to Kentucky
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Overview comparison
Maryland (United States)Kentucky
Consumer prices in Maryland (United States) are roughly 16% higher than in Kentucky.
Cost of living
| Item | Maryland (United States) | Kentucky |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,449 | 2,043 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,535 | 4,189 |
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| Without rent one person | 864 | 714 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,503 | 2,752 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,671.61 | 1,066 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,289.33 | 2,018.4 |
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| Food person | 672 | 538 |
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| Food family | 1,745 | 1,190 |
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| Transport person | 77.47 | 60.86 |
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| Transport family | 232.48 | 166.98 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.11 years | 73.46 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Maryland (United States) | Kentucky |
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| Lunch Menu | 19.96 | 14.6 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 81.94 | 72.07 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.24 | 8.15 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.07 | 4.48 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.6 | 5.14 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.17 | 2.15 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Maryland (United States) | Kentucky |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,425.43 | 1,060.65 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,616.48 | 886.96 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,432.44 | 2,003.26 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,091.75 | 2,097.35 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 90.63 | 97.38 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 175.84 | 181.77 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 84.59 | 71.58 |
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Transportation
| Item | Maryland (United States) | Kentucky |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.19 | 7.28 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,209 | 2,986 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,978 | 2,143 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.93 | 1.54 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 71.39% | 32.3% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 19.32 | 13.69 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.93 | 0.77 |
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Groceries
| Item | Maryland (United States) | Kentucky |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.3 | 0.92 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.93 | 2.81 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.16 | 3.52 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.73 | 12.52 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.14 | 11.49 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.92 | 15.96 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.94 | 1.22 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.74 | 1.32 |
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Other
| Item | Maryland (United States) | Kentucky |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 48.07 | 39.09 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 16.62 | 11.95 |
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| Doctors visit | 93.44 | 93.12 |
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| Haircut, simple | 15.6 | 14.24 |
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| Brand Jeans | 54.73 | 51.45 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 85.85 | 82.77 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,410.29 | 1,026.66 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 21,528 | 18,064 |
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