Cost of living
Southern California compared to Graham
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Overview comparison
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Consumer prices in Southern California are roughly 22% higher than in Graham.
Cost of living
| Item | Southern California | Graham |
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| Total with rent one person | 3,169 | 2,189 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,146 | 5,787 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,003 | 759 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,429 | 2,848 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,681.9 | 1,579.09 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,484.29 | 3,166.95 |
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| Food person | 520 | 642 |
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| Food family | 1,711 | 1,356 |
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| Transport person | 123.44 | 113.08 |
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| Transport family | 276.66 | 273.34 |
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| Life expectancy | 78.3 years | 76.19 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Southern California | Graham |
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| Lunch Menu | 15.12 | 16.89 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 52.31 | 61.83 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.5 | 9.87 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.81 | 6.28 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.49 | 4.48 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.31 | 2.51 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Southern California | Graham |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 2,028.41 | 1,786.43 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,887.63 | 1,069.35 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,551.75 | 2,598.06 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,684.13 | 2,444.79 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 89.12 | 100.72 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 134 | 162.3 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 62.33 | 76.92 |
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Transportation
| Item | Southern California | Graham |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.41 | 5.55 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 7,226 | 3,719 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 7,997 | 2,768 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.41 | 2.13 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 84.57% | 77.03% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 19.69 | 17.96 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.23 | 0.96 |
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Groceries
| Item | Southern California | Graham |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.14 | 1.21 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.57 | 2.95 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.95 | 3.63 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.52 | 12.76 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.17 | 11.83 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.83 | 13.76 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.78 | 2.06 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.55 | 1.63 |
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Other
| Item | Southern California | Graham |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 47.82 | 60.85 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 16.75 | 12.34 |
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| Doctors visit | 108.29 | 125.86 |
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| Haircut, simple | 14.55 | 18.05 |
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| Brand Jeans | 38.51 | 49.77 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 76.67 | 80.1 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,658.56 | 1,550.7 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 21,073 | 20,282 |
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