Cost of living in College Park

In College Park, United States, a single person typically needs around $2537 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $6040 monthly.

How expensive is College Park compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, College Park is 78% more expensive overall.

How does College Park compare to your city?

College Park is 43% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in College Park is, on average, 34% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in College Park?

Who is College Park a good fit for?

College Park 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 College Park so expensive?

The primary driver of high costs in College Park is rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall living expenses.

Is food expensive in College Park?

Yes, food costs are 20% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall expense of living.

Is public transport affordable in College Park?

Public transport is 14% higher than the European benchmark, making it less accessible for budget-conscious residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
2537 $
Without Rent
809 $
Rent & Utilities
1727 $
Food
572 $
Transport
85 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
5515 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
34.7K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 16.4 $
Dinner 60.2 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 7.94 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.98 $
Capuccino 4.59 $
Coke, 330ml 2.25 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.17 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 3.83 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.86 $
Eggs, 12 pack 2.02 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.76 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.2 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 12.5 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.17 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.67 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 7.42 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.55 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.22 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.7 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.36 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.65 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 11.9 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.71 $
Cigarette pack 11.6 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 1.98 $
Monthly Pass 93.8 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.92 $
Taxi, 8 km 29 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 96.6 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 8.22 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.26 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.83 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.98 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 153 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 235 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 84.1 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,433 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 2,735 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,719 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 3,552 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 3,215 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 3,342 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 5,515 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.78%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 39.6 $
Cinema, 1 seat 14.9 $
Haircut 17 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 111 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 53.2 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,507 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 24,087 $

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College Park vs Nassau (Nassau is 9% more expensive) College Park vs Freeport (Freeport is 13% less expensive)
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College Park vs Port Vila (Port Vila is 7% less expensive) College Park vs Luganville (Luganville is 20% more expensive)
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College Park vs New York City (New York City is 60% more expensive) College Park vs Los Angeles (Los Angeles is 26% more expensive) College Park vs Chicago (Chicago is 5% more expensive) College Park vs Houston (Houston is 11% less expensive) College Park vs Phoenix (Phoenix is 7% less expensive) College Park vs Philadelphia (Philadelphia is 0% more expensive) College Park vs San Antonio (San Antonio is 14% less expensive) College Park vs San Diego (San Diego is 32% more expensive) College Park vs Dallas (Dallas is 1% more expensive) College Park vs San Jose (San Jose is 45% more expensive)
Canada
College Park vs Toronto (Toronto is 1% more expensive) College Park vs Montreal (Montreal is 23% less expensive) College Park vs Calgary (Calgary is 15% less expensive) College Park vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 12% less expensive) College Park vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 30% less expensive) College Park vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 31% less expensive) College Park vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 3% less expensive) College Park vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 4% more expensive) College Park vs Brampton (Brampton is 16% less expensive) College Park vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 15% less expensive)
Barbados
College Park vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 46% less expensive) College Park vs Holetown (Holetown is 45% less expensive)
Panama
College Park vs Panama City (Panama City is 45% less expensive) College Park vs Colon (Colon is 53% less expensive) College Park vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 51% less expensive) College Park vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 58% less expensive) College Park vs David (David is 67% less expensive) College Park vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 62% less expensive) College Park vs Balboa (Balboa is 51% less expensive) College Park vs Pacora (Pacora is 51% less expensive) College Park vs Chitre (Chitre is 57% less expensive) College Park vs Penonome (Penonome is 57% less expensive)
Saint Kitts And Nevis
College Park vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 51% less expensive) College Park vs Cayon (Cayon is 51% less expensive)
Cuba
College Park vs Havana (Havana is 60% less expensive) College Park vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 44% less expensive) College Park vs Holguin (Holguin is 50% less expensive) College Park vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 40% less expensive) College Park vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 58% less expensive) College Park vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 54% less expensive) College Park vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 39% less expensive) College Park vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 39% less expensive) College Park vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 57% less expensive) College Park vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 65% less expensive)
Costa Rica
College Park vs San Jose (San Jose is 51% less expensive) College Park vs Limon (Limon is 53% less expensive) College Park vs Liberia (Liberia is 65% less expensive) College Park vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 51% less expensive) College Park vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 50% less expensive) College Park vs Cartago (Cartago is 62% less expensive) College Park vs Heredia (Heredia is 51% less expensive) College Park vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 34% less expensive) College Park vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 48% less expensive)
Saint Lucia
College Park vs Castries (Castries is 54% less expensive) College Park vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 53% less expensive)
Jamaica
College Park vs Kingston (Kingston is 48% less expensive) College Park vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 69% less expensive) College Park vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 60% less expensive) College Park vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 54% less expensive) College Park vs May Pen (May Pen is 68% less expensive) College Park vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 61% less expensive) College Park vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 67% less expensive) College Park vs Linstead (Linstead is 59% less expensive) College Park vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 56% less expensive) College Park vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 55% less expensive)
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College Park vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 53% less expensive) College Park vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 72% less expensive) College Park vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 54% less expensive) College Park vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 57% less expensive) College Park vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 54% less expensive) College Park vs Apopa (Apopa is 55% less expensive) College Park vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 53% less expensive) College Park vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 43% less expensive) College Park vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 57% less expensive) College Park vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 65% less expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
College Park vs St. John's (St. John's is 57% less expensive) College Park vs All Saints (All Saints is 57% less expensive)
Grenada
College Park vs St. George's (St. George's is 58% less expensive) College Park vs Grenville (Grenville is 58% less expensive)
Dominica
College Park vs Roseau (Roseau is 60% less expensive) College Park vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 55% less expensive)
Saint Vincent
College Park vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 61% less expensive) College Park vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 60% less expensive)
Belize
College Park vs Belize City (Belize City is 65% less expensive) College Park vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 57% less expensive) College Park vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 71% less expensive) College Park vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 47% less expensive) College Park vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 38% less expensive)
Guatemala
College Park vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 60% less expensive) College Park vs Mixco (Mixco is 75% less expensive) College Park vs Coban (Coban is 64% less expensive) College Park vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 69% less expensive) College Park vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 64% less expensive) College Park vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 65% less expensive) College Park vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 66% less expensive) College Park vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 66% less expensive) College Park vs Flores (Flores is 66% less expensive) College Park vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 69% less expensive)
Honduras
College Park vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 67% less expensive) College Park vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 59% less expensive) College Park vs Choloma (Choloma is 76% less expensive) College Park vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 74% less expensive) College Park vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 65% less expensive) College Park vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 66% less expensive) College Park vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 72% less expensive) College Park vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 72% less expensive) College Park vs Yoro (Yoro is 71% less expensive) College Park vs La Lima (La Lima is 66% less expensive)
Dominican Republic
College Park vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 69% less expensive) College Park vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 59% less expensive) College Park vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 70% less expensive) College Park vs Higuey (Higuey is 70% less expensive) College Park vs La Vega (La Vega is 77% less expensive) College Park vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 67% less expensive) College Park vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 71% less expensive) College Park vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 79% less expensive) College Park vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 75% less expensive) College Park vs Bonao (Bonao is 79% less expensive)
Nicaragua
College Park vs Managua (Managua is 69% less expensive) College Park vs Leon (Leon is 75% less expensive) College Park vs Masaya (Masaya is 72% less expensive) College Park vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 78% less expensive) College Park vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 75% less expensive) College Park vs Esteli (Esteli is 77% less expensive) College Park vs Granada (Granada is 73% less expensive) College Park vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 82% less expensive) College Park vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 74% less expensive) College Park vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 65% less expensive)