Cost of living in Chicopee

Chicopee, United States is Very expensive overall. Monthly costs are about $2311 for one person and $5537 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Chicopee compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Chicopee is 62% more expensive overall.

How does Chicopee compare to your city?

Chicopee is 42% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Chicopee is, on average, 44% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Chicopee?

Who is Chicopee a good fit for?

Chicopee tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.

FAQ

Why is Chicopee so expensive?

The primary driver of expense in Chicopee is the high cost of rent and utilities, which significantly impacts overall living expenses.

Is food expensive in Chicopee?

Yes, food prices in Chicopee are 30% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall cost of living.

Is public transport affordable in Chicopee?

Public transport is relatively affordable, being 28% lower than the European benchmark, making it a viable option for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
2311 $
Without Rent
831 $
Rent & Utilities
1480 $
Food
619 $
Transport
54 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
3576 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
55.6K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 17.8 $
Dinner 72.2 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 9.82 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 6.13 $
Capuccino 5.6 $
Coke, 330ml 2.77 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 0.99 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 3.08 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.24 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.84 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 14.7 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 11.9 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 18.6 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.49 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.74 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.72 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.56 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.21 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.94 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.16 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.47 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 13.9 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.62 $
Cigarette pack 11.8 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 1.78 $
Monthly Pass 51.9 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.89 $
Taxi, 8 km 18.4 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 128 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 7.36 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 6.64 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 4.48 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.76 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 118 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 184 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 67.1 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,306 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 2,289 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,251 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 2,324 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 2,572 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 2,558 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 3,576 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.54%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 35.6 $
Cinema, 1 seat 14.8 $
Haircut 16.6 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 88.2 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 52.3 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,92 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 24,046 $

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Cayman Islands
Chicopee vs George Town (George Town is 58% more expensive)
Bahamas
Chicopee vs Nassau (Nassau is 19% more expensive) Chicopee vs Freeport (Freeport is 5% less expensive)
Vanuatu
Chicopee vs Port Vila (Port Vila is 2% more expensive) Chicopee vs Luganville (Luganville is 32% more expensive)
United States
Chicopee vs New York City (New York City is 75% more expensive) Chicopee vs Los Angeles (Los Angeles is 38% more expensive) Chicopee vs Chicago (Chicago is 15% more expensive) Chicopee vs Houston (Houston is 3% less expensive) Chicopee vs Phoenix (Phoenix is 3% more expensive) Chicopee vs Philadelphia (Philadelphia is 10% more expensive) Chicopee vs San Antonio (San Antonio is 5% less expensive) Chicopee vs San Diego (San Diego is 45% more expensive) Chicopee vs Dallas (Dallas is 10% more expensive) Chicopee vs San Jose (San Jose is 59% more expensive)
Canada
Chicopee vs Toronto (Toronto is 11% more expensive) Chicopee vs Montreal (Montreal is 15% less expensive) Chicopee vs Calgary (Calgary is 7% less expensive) Chicopee vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 3% less expensive) Chicopee vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 23% less expensive) Chicopee vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 24% less expensive) Chicopee vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 7% more expensive) Chicopee vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 15% more expensive) Chicopee vs Brampton (Brampton is 8% less expensive) Chicopee vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 7% less expensive)
Barbados
Chicopee vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 41% less expensive) Chicopee vs Holetown (Holetown is 40% less expensive)
Panama
Chicopee vs Panama City (Panama City is 40% less expensive) Chicopee vs Colon (Colon is 49% less expensive) Chicopee vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 47% less expensive) Chicopee vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 54% less expensive) Chicopee vs David (David is 64% less expensive) Chicopee vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 59% less expensive) Chicopee vs Balboa (Balboa is 46% less expensive) Chicopee vs Pacora (Pacora is 46% less expensive) Chicopee vs Chitre (Chitre is 53% less expensive) Chicopee vs Penonome (Penonome is 52% less expensive)
Saint Kitts And Nevis
Chicopee vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 46% less expensive) Chicopee vs Cayon (Cayon is 46% less expensive)
Cuba
Chicopee vs Havana (Havana is 56% less expensive) Chicopee vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 39% less expensive) Chicopee vs Holguin (Holguin is 45% less expensive) Chicopee vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 34% less expensive) Chicopee vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 54% less expensive) Chicopee vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 50% less expensive) Chicopee vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 33% less expensive) Chicopee vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 33% less expensive) Chicopee vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 53% less expensive) Chicopee vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 62% less expensive)
Costa Rica
Chicopee vs San Jose (San Jose is 46% less expensive) Chicopee vs Limon (Limon is 48% less expensive) Chicopee vs Liberia (Liberia is 61% less expensive) Chicopee vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 47% less expensive) Chicopee vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 45% less expensive) Chicopee vs Cartago (Cartago is 58% less expensive) Chicopee vs Heredia (Heredia is 46% less expensive) Chicopee vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 27% less expensive) Chicopee vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 43% less expensive)
Saint Lucia
Chicopee vs Castries (Castries is 50% less expensive) Chicopee vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 48% less expensive)
Jamaica
Chicopee vs Kingston (Kingston is 43% less expensive) Chicopee vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 66% less expensive) Chicopee vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 56% less expensive) Chicopee vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 50% less expensive) Chicopee vs May Pen (May Pen is 64% less expensive) Chicopee vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 58% less expensive) Chicopee vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 63% less expensive) Chicopee vs Linstead (Linstead is 55% less expensive) Chicopee vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 51% less expensive) Chicopee vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 51% less expensive)
El Salvador
Chicopee vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 48% less expensive) Chicopee vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 69% less expensive) Chicopee vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 49% less expensive) Chicopee vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 53% less expensive) Chicopee vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 50% less expensive) Chicopee vs Apopa (Apopa is 50% less expensive) Chicopee vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 48% less expensive) Chicopee vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 37% less expensive) Chicopee vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 53% less expensive) Chicopee vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 62% less expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
Chicopee vs St. John's (St. John's is 53% less expensive) Chicopee vs All Saints (All Saints is 53% less expensive)
Grenada
Chicopee vs St. George's (St. George's is 54% less expensive) Chicopee vs Grenville (Grenville is 54% less expensive)
Dominica
Chicopee vs Roseau (Roseau is 57% less expensive) Chicopee vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 51% less expensive)
Saint Vincent
Chicopee vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 58% less expensive) Chicopee vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 57% less expensive)
Belize
Chicopee vs Belize City (Belize City is 62% less expensive) Chicopee vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 53% less expensive) Chicopee vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 68% less expensive) Chicopee vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 42% less expensive) Chicopee vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 32% less expensive)
Guatemala
Chicopee vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 57% less expensive) Chicopee vs Mixco (Mixco is 72% less expensive) Chicopee vs Coban (Coban is 61% less expensive) Chicopee vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 66% less expensive) Chicopee vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 61% less expensive) Chicopee vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 61% less expensive) Chicopee vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 62% less expensive) Chicopee vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 62% less expensive) Chicopee vs Flores (Flores is 63% less expensive) Chicopee vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 66% less expensive)
Honduras
Chicopee vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 64% less expensive) Chicopee vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 55% less expensive) Chicopee vs Choloma (Choloma is 74% less expensive) Chicopee vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 72% less expensive) Chicopee vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 62% less expensive) Chicopee vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 63% less expensive) Chicopee vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 69% less expensive) Chicopee vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 69% less expensive) Chicopee vs Yoro (Yoro is 68% less expensive) Chicopee vs La Lima (La Lima is 62% less expensive)
Dominican Republic
Chicopee vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 66% less expensive) Chicopee vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 55% less expensive) Chicopee vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 67% less expensive) Chicopee vs Higuey (Higuey is 67% less expensive) Chicopee vs La Vega (La Vega is 75% less expensive) Chicopee vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 64% less expensive) Chicopee vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 68% less expensive) Chicopee vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 77% less expensive) Chicopee vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 73% less expensive) Chicopee vs Bonao (Bonao is 77% less expensive)
Nicaragua
Chicopee vs Managua (Managua is 67% less expensive) Chicopee vs Leon (Leon is 72% less expensive) Chicopee vs Masaya (Masaya is 69% less expensive) Chicopee vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 76% less expensive) Chicopee vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 72% less expensive) Chicopee vs Esteli (Esteli is 74% less expensive) Chicopee vs Granada (Granada is 70% less expensive) Chicopee vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 80% less expensive) Chicopee vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 71% less expensive) Chicopee vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 61% less expensive)