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Cost of living in 🇺🇸 United States
A single person spends about €3,541 a month across the 3 cities we track in United States, rent included. Austin is the cheapest at €2,411, and New York the priciest at €4,270.
Average monthly budget
€3,541
Average rent (1-bed)
€2,567
Median tech salary
€8,067
Cheapest city
🇺🇸 Austin
Cities in United States, cheapest first
| # | City | Monthly budget | Rent (1-bed) | Groceries | Tech pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇺🇸 AustinUnited States | €2,411 | €1,600 | €400 | €6,500 |
| 2 | 🇺🇸 San FranciscoUnited States | €3,942 | €2,900 | €520 | €9,500 |
| 3 | 🇺🇸 New YorkUnited States | €4,270 | €3,200 | €480 | €8,200 |
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