Cost of living
Middlesex (United States) compared to Kern
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Overview comparison
Middlesex (United States)Kern
Consumer prices in Middlesex (United States) are roughly 3% higher than in Kern.
Cost of living
| Item | Middlesex (United States) | Kern |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,548 | 2,573 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,817 | 4,880 |
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| Without rent one person | 950 | 1,044 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,824 | 2,512 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,838.99 | 1,374.1 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,034.85 | 2,482.36 |
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| Food person | 589 | 671 |
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| Food family | 1,673 | 1,330 |
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| Transport person | 118.19 | 119.48 |
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| Transport family | 252.18 | 318.94 |
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| Life expectancy | 62.8 years | 73.43 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Middlesex (United States) | Kern |
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| Lunch Menu | 19.35 | 18.65 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 80.55 | 86.46 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.52 | 10.43 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.75 | 4.94 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.68 | 5.72 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.45 | 2.73 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Middlesex (United States) | Kern |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,457.32 | 1,628.83 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,067.59 | 1,189.73 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,280.45 | 3,262.07 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,830.5 | 2,783.83 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 132.28 | 130.37 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 220.65 | 184.45 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 74.3 | 68.62 |
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Transportation
| Item | Middlesex (United States) | Kern |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.11 | 6.65 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,106 | 5,399 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,522 | 3,714 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.69 | 2.12 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 57.38% | 63.62% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 15.41 | 19.08 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.13 | 1.03 |
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Groceries
| Item | Middlesex (United States) | Kern |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.26 | 1.04 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.5 | 4.02 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.18 | 3.5 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.44 | 13.12 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.15 | 9.44 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18.54 | 17.85 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.98 | 1.96 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.33 | 1.21 |
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Other
| Item | Middlesex (United States) | Kern |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 48.3 | 61.37 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.9 | 12.04 |
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| Doctors visit | 114.13 | 141.36 |
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| Haircut, simple | 23.11 | 20.12 |
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| Brand Jeans | 43.89 | 48.5 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 105.31 | 79.21 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,527.75 | 1,282.11 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 19,721 | 19,859 |
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