Cost of living
Southern California compared to Meadville
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Overview comparison
Southern CaliforniaMeadville
Consumer prices in Southern California are roughly 16% higher than in Meadville.
Cost of living
| Item | Southern California | Meadville |
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| Total with rent one person | 3,169 | 2,576 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,146 | 5,793 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,003 | 993 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,429 | 3,197 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,681.9 | 1,760.36 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,484.29 | 2,641.69 |
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| Food person | 520 | 673 |
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| Food family | 1,711 | 1,537 |
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| Transport person | 123.44 | 113.47 |
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| Transport family | 276.66 | 291.88 |
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| Life expectancy | 78.3 years | 88.1 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Southern California | Meadville |
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| Lunch Menu | 15.12 | 21.03 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 52.31 | 69.41 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.5 | 12.01 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.81 | 5.22 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.49 | 6.29 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.31 | 2.7 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Southern California | Meadville |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 2,028.41 | 1,657.03 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,887.63 | 1,284 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,551.75 | 3,448.63 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,684.13 | 2,326.08 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 89.12 | 127.1 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 134 | 198.17 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 62.33 | 67.65 |
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Transportation
| Item | Southern California | Meadville |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.41 | 5.93 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 7,226 | 5,005 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 7,997 | 3,388 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.41 | 2.16 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 84.57% | 63.34% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 19.69 | 16.05 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.23 | 1.17 |
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Groceries
| Item | Southern California | Meadville |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.14 | 1.07 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.57 | 3.28 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.95 | 3.77 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.52 | 13.47 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.17 | 9.69 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.83 | 12.87 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.78 | 1.95 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.55 | 1.52 |
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Other
| Item | Southern California | Meadville |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 47.82 | 51.07 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 16.75 | 11.37 |
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| Doctors visit | 108.29 | 131.53 |
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| Haircut, simple | 14.55 | 18.3 |
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| Brand Jeans | 38.51 | 57.17 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 76.67 | 96.72 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,658.56 | 1,618.38 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 21,073 | 20,280 |
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