Cost of living in Apache Junction

In Apache Junction, United States, a family of four typically needs around $5194 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $2342 monthly.

How expensive is Apache Junction compared to other cities?

Apache Junction is 64% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Apache Junction compare to your city?

Apache Junction is 43% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Apache Junction is, on average, 42% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Apache Junction?

Who is Apache Junction a good fit for?

Apache Junction is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.

FAQ

Why is Apache Junction so expensive?

The primary driver of high costs in Apache Junction is rent and utilities, which significantly elevate monthly expenses.

Is food expensive in Apache Junction?

Yes, food costs are 26% higher compared to the European benchmark.

Is public transport affordable in Apache Junction?

Public transport is relatively affordable, being 25% lower than the European benchmark.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
2342 $
Without Rent
813 $
Rent & Utilities
1529 $
Food
602 $
Transport
56 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
4196 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
38.5K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 18.6 $
Dinner 73.1 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 11.3 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.9 $
Capuccino 5.23 $
Coke, 330ml 2.65 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 0.92 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 3.26 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.4 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.48 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.9 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 12.2 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 14.9 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.66 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.43 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.94 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.86 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.53 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.34 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.35 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.33 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 12.7 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.89 $
Cigarette pack 9.65 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.88 $
Monthly Pass 64.2 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.01 $
Taxi, 8 km 15 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 113 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 9.75 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 5.23 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.96 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.17 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 146 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 225 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 74.1 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,257 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 2,178 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,516 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 2,625 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 2,937 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 2,825 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 4,196 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.50%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 40.7 $
Cinema, 1 seat 11.7 $
Haircut 24.2 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 90.7 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 51.3 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 988 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 14,682 $

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