Cost of Living in US

The cost of living in the United States can differ depending on location and lifestyle. It can be tough to choose the right location. After all, United States has got 50 states each with its own distinct character and culture. Big cities like Los Angeles, New York and Chicago tend to have high costs and quality of goods and other commodities but there are also a number of states offering lower standards of living.

U.S. states combine affordability with the arts, nature and other attractions that will allow you to have fun while working toward your goals. The annual cost of living depends on your lifestyle and the type of accommodation you choose, but $400-$500 per week $20,800-$26,000 per year is generally sufficient for most students to live comfortably. This does not include tuition fees, medical cover, textbooks or airfares. Of course, just because a place is cheap doesn't mean you want to live there.

Price Index of General Items

Depending on current exchange rate these prices might vary.

The table above shows the prices of the general items that can give students an idea of roughly how much they would need to pay for a certain things in the United States on average. These costs might have to be paid individually, but then at the same time chances are that they can be shared for instance the electricity bill or the internet bills can all be shared by a group of people 4 to 5 people.