Cost of living
Southern California compared to Brentwood
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Overview comparison
Southern CaliforniaBrentwood
Consumer prices in Southern California are roughly 18% higher than in Brentwood.
Cost of living
| Item | Southern California | Brentwood |
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| Total with rent one person | 3,169 | 2,535 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,146 | 4,616 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,003 | 979 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,429 | 3,247 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,681.9 | 1,711.93 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,484.29 | 2,686.81 |
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| Food person | 520 | 538 |
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| Food family | 1,711 | 1,630 |
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| Transport person | 123.44 | 90.91 |
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| Transport family | 276.66 | 289.12 |
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| Life expectancy | 78.3 years | 74.77 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Southern California | Brentwood |
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| Lunch Menu | 15.12 | 19.7 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 52.31 | 62.76 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.5 | 12.44 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.81 | 6.63 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.49 | 6.21 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.31 | 2.54 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Southern California | Brentwood |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 2,028.41 | 1,687.87 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,887.63 | 1,091.54 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,551.75 | 2,929.76 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,684.13 | 2,611.89 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 89.12 | 118.19 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 134 | 201.65 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 62.33 | 61.14 |
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Transportation
| Item | Southern California | Brentwood |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.41 | 6.81 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 7,226 | 4,592 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 7,997 | 3,030 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.41 | 1.91 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 84.57% | 59.21% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 19.69 | 17.99 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.23 | 1.15 |
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Groceries
| Item | Southern California | Brentwood |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.14 | 1.11 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.57 | 3.8 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.95 | 4.23 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.52 | 14.32 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.17 | 10.69 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.83 | 17.46 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.78 | 1.82 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.55 | 1.15 |
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Other
| Item | Southern California | Brentwood |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 47.82 | 56.88 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 16.75 | 13.92 |
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| Doctors visit | 108.29 | 114.08 |
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| Haircut, simple | 14.55 | 22.83 |
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| Brand Jeans | 38.51 | 58.91 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 76.67 | 85.53 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,658.56 | 1,688.62 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 21,073 | 21,088 |
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