Cost of living
Somerset County, Maine compared to Texas
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Overview comparison
Somerset County, MaineTexas
Consumer prices in Texas are roughly 15% higher than in Somerset County, Maine.
Cost of living
| Item | Somerset County, Maine | Texas |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,728 | 2,629 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,170 | 5,496 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,039 | 897 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,601 | 3,542 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,441.08 | 1,342.39 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,081.45 | 3,129.02 |
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| Food person | 646 | 742 |
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| Food family | 1,390 | 1,355 |
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| Transport person | 105.24 | 229.2 |
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| Transport family | 254.1 | 431.91 |
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| Life expectancy | 69.13 years | 71.24 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Somerset County, Maine | Texas |
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| Lunch Menu | 14.8 | 18.81 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 84.11 | 58.93 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.32 | 9.64 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.5 | 5.23 |
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| Cappuccino | 6.26 | 5.8 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.34 | 2.26 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Somerset County, Maine | Texas |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,904.29 | 1,308.42 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,305.75 | 1,346.91 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,610.76 | 3,685.39 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,902.86 | 2,518.43 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 132.41 | 178.06 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 156.22 | 243.83 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 78.31 | 59.77 |
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Transportation
| Item | Somerset County, Maine | Texas |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.67 | 7.29 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,451 | 5,182 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,577 | 2,798 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.61 | 2.89 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 58.75% | 80.39% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.34 | 21.52 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.01 | 0.89 |
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Groceries
| Item | Somerset County, Maine | Texas |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.91 | 0.95 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 4.05 | 3.65 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.32 | 3.24 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.56 | 14.37 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.3 | 12.93 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.07 | 16.85 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.82 | 1.3 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.55 | 1.94 |
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Other
| Item | Somerset County, Maine | Texas |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 45.18 | 34.94 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.44 | 12.79 |
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| Doctors visit | 118.93 | 97.42 |
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| Haircut, simple | 23.41 | 27.6 |
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| Brand Jeans | 51.86 | 66.61 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 105.31 | 87.13 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,665.83 | 1,213.06 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 18,793 | 30,034 |
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