Cost of living
Southern California compared to Placentia
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Overview comparison
Southern CaliforniaPlacentia
Consumer prices in Southern California are roughly 24% higher than in Placentia.
Cost of living
| Item | Southern California | Placentia |
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| Total with rent one person | 3,169 | 2,553 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,146 | 5,385 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,003 | 869 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,429 | 2,661 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,681.9 | 1,437.24 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,484.29 | 2,919.05 |
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| Food person | 520 | 747 |
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| Food family | 1,711 | 1,744 |
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| Transport person | 123.44 | 111.07 |
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| Transport family | 276.66 | 281.25 |
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| Life expectancy | 78.3 years | 71.08 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Southern California | Placentia |
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| Lunch Menu | 15.12 | 19.11 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 52.31 | 86.19 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.5 | 8.59 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.81 | 4.75 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.49 | 4.86 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.31 | 2.58 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Southern California | Placentia |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 2,028.41 | 1,545.49 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,887.63 | 1,554.1 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,551.75 | 2,874.49 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,684.13 | 2,698.96 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 89.12 | 94.61 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 134 | 181.17 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 62.33 | 78.29 |
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Transportation
| Item | Southern California | Placentia |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.41 | 5.55 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 7,226 | 3,941 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 7,997 | 2,986 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.41 | 2.47 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 84.57% | 62.94% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 19.69 | 21.1 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.23 | 1.19 |
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Groceries
| Item | Southern California | Placentia |
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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 | 3.48 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.95 | 4.08 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.52 | 13.89 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.17 | 13.01 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.83 | 13.74 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.78 | 1.71 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.55 | 1.64 |
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Other
| Item | Southern California | Placentia |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 47.82 | 53.49 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 16.75 | 12.52 |
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| Doctors visit | 108.29 | 135.47 |
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| Haircut, simple | 14.55 | 23.74 |
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| Brand Jeans | 38.51 | 58.23 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 76.67 | 104.2 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,658.56 | 1,301.01 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 21,073 | 17,713 |
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