Cost of living
Pennsylvania compared to Kent (United States)
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Overview comparison
PennsylvaniaKent (United States)
Consumer prices in Kent (United States) are roughly 21% higher than in Pennsylvania.
Cost of living
| Item | Pennsylvania | Kent (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,902 | 2,397 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,649 | 6,324 |
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| Without rent one person | 805 | 1,033 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,433 | 3,462 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,619.43 | 1,573.58 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,089.22 | 3,229.14 |
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| Food person | 745 | 651 |
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| Food family | 1,369 | 1,895 |
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| Transport person | 146.09 | 87.11 |
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| Transport family | 378.03 | 246.46 |
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| Life expectancy | 75.65 years | 72.46 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Pennsylvania | Kent (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 21.14 | 20.67 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 79.52 | 65.95 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.66 | 10.11 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.29 | 5.62 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.69 | 5.31 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.76 | 2.67 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Pennsylvania | Kent (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,248.82 | 1,909.86 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 962.57 | 1,064.66 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,653.24 | 2,673.64 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,851.26 | 2,870.39 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 124.53 | 98.47 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 204.89 | 156.57 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 64.4 | 71.34 |
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Transportation
| Item | Pennsylvania | Kent (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.14 | 7.53 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,703 | 4,878 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,586 | 2,849 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.43 | 2.71 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 86.74% | 82.9% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 18.74 | 15.53 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.15 | 1 |
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Groceries
| Item | Pennsylvania | Kent (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.16 | 1.12 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.33 | 3.14 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.84 | 3.12 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.65 | 12.01 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.65 | 9.68 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 19.28 | 13.01 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.95 | 1.7 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.34 | 1.4 |
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Other
| Item | Pennsylvania | Kent (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 43.25 | 41.91 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.35 | 12.26 |
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| Doctors visit | 84.14 | 132.58 |
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| Haircut, simple | 17.06 | 19.27 |
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| Brand Jeans | 44.87 | 51.6 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 89.82 | 81.84 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,409.31 | 1,393.02 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 16,462 | 21,618 |
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