Cost of living in Killeen

In Killeen, United States, living costs about $2006 per month for one person and $4720 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Killeen compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Killeen is 40% more expensive overall.

How does Killeen compare to your city?

Killeen is 48% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Killeen is, on average, 52% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Killeen?

Who is Killeen a good fit for?

Killeen 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 Killeen so expensive?

The primary driver of Killeen's high living costs is rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall expenses.

Is food expensive in Killeen?

Food costs in Killeen are 14% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall expense.

Is public transport affordable in Killeen?

Public transport is 23% lower than the European benchmark, making it a more affordable option for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
2006 $
Without Rent
743 $
Rent & Utilities
1263 $
Food
542 $
Transport
58 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
3224 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
153.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 20.1 $
Dinner 62.2 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 9.93 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 4.97 $
Capuccino 4.02 $
Coke, 330ml 2.27 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 0.93 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 1.45 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.39 $
Eggs, 12 pack 2.9 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.2 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 14.2 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 12.4 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.27 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 0.98 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.85 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.95 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.26 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.86 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.84 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.6 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 8.96 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.04 $
Cigarette pack 6 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.36 $
Monthly Pass 53.3 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.77 $
Taxi, 8 km 17 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 121 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 7.77 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 5.35 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.91 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.78 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 145 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 225 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 67.6 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,050 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,792 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,050 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,740 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 1,838 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,859 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 3,224 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.37%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 22.9 $
Cinema, 1 seat 14 $
Haircut 19 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 63.8 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 41 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,303 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 26,810 $

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Cayman Islands
Killeen vs George Town (George Town is 82% more expensive)
Bahamas
Killeen vs Nassau (Nassau is 37% more expensive) Killeen vs Freeport (Freeport is 9% more expensive)
Vanuatu
Killeen vs Port Vila (Port Vila is 17% more expensive) Killeen vs Luganville (Luganville is 52% more expensive)
United States
Killeen vs New York City (New York City is 102% more expensive) Killeen vs Los Angeles (Los Angeles is 59% more expensive) Killeen vs Chicago (Chicago is 33% more expensive) Killeen vs Houston (Houston is 12% more expensive) Killeen vs Phoenix (Phoenix is 18% more expensive) Killeen vs Philadelphia (Philadelphia is 27% more expensive) Killeen vs San Antonio (San Antonio is 9% more expensive) Killeen vs San Diego (San Diego is 67% more expensive) Killeen vs Dallas (Dallas is 27% more expensive) Killeen vs San Jose (San Jose is 83% more expensive)
Canada
Killeen vs Toronto (Toronto is 28% more expensive) Killeen vs Montreal (Montreal is 3% less expensive) Killeen vs Calgary (Calgary is 7% more expensive) Killeen vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 11% more expensive) Killeen vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 11% less expensive) Killeen vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 13% less expensive) Killeen vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 23% more expensive) Killeen vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 32% more expensive) Killeen vs Brampton (Brampton is 6% more expensive) Killeen vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 7% more expensive)
Barbados
Killeen vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 32% less expensive) Killeen vs Holetown (Holetown is 31% less expensive)
Panama
Killeen vs Panama City (Panama City is 31% less expensive) Killeen vs Colon (Colon is 41% less expensive) Killeen vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 39% less expensive) Killeen vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 47% less expensive) Killeen vs David (David is 58% less expensive) Killeen vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 52% less expensive) Killeen vs Balboa (Balboa is 38% less expensive) Killeen vs Pacora (Pacora is 38% less expensive) Killeen vs Chitre (Chitre is 46% less expensive) Killeen vs Penonome (Penonome is 45% less expensive)
Saint Kitts And Nevis
Killeen vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 38% less expensive) Killeen vs Cayon (Cayon is 38% less expensive)
Cuba
Killeen vs Havana (Havana is 49% less expensive) Killeen vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 29% less expensive) Killeen vs Holguin (Holguin is 36% less expensive) Killeen vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 24% less expensive) Killeen vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 48% less expensive) Killeen vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 42% less expensive) Killeen vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 22% less expensive) Killeen vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 22% less expensive) Killeen vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 45% less expensive) Killeen vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 56% less expensive)
Costa Rica
Killeen vs San Jose (San Jose is 38% less expensive) Killeen vs Limon (Limon is 40% less expensive) Killeen vs Liberia (Liberia is 55% less expensive) Killeen vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 39% less expensive) Killeen vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 36% less expensive) Killeen vs Cartago (Cartago is 52% less expensive) Killeen vs Heredia (Heredia is 38% less expensive) Killeen vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 16% less expensive) Killeen vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 35% less expensive)
Saint Lucia
Killeen vs Castries (Castries is 42% less expensive) Killeen vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 40% less expensive)
Jamaica
Killeen vs Kingston (Kingston is 34% less expensive) Killeen vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 61% less expensive) Killeen vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 49% less expensive) Killeen vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 42% less expensive) Killeen vs May Pen (May Pen is 59% less expensive) Killeen vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 51% less expensive) Killeen vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 58% less expensive) Killeen vs Linstead (Linstead is 48% less expensive) Killeen vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 44% less expensive) Killeen vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 43% less expensive)
El Salvador
Killeen vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 41% less expensive) Killeen vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 65% less expensive) Killeen vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 42% less expensive) Killeen vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 46% less expensive) Killeen vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 42% less expensive) Killeen vs Apopa (Apopa is 43% less expensive) Killeen vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 40% less expensive) Killeen vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 27% less expensive) Killeen vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 46% less expensive) Killeen vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 56% less expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
Killeen vs St. John's (St. John's is 46% less expensive) Killeen vs All Saints (All Saints is 46% less expensive)
Grenada
Killeen vs St. George's (St. George's is 47% less expensive) Killeen vs Grenville (Grenville is 47% less expensive)
Dominica
Killeen vs Roseau (Roseau is 50% less expensive) Killeen vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 43% less expensive)
Saint Vincent
Killeen vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 51% less expensive) Killeen vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 50% less expensive)
Belize
Killeen vs Belize City (Belize City is 56% less expensive) Killeen vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 46% less expensive) Killeen vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 64% less expensive) Killeen vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 34% less expensive) Killeen vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 22% less expensive)
Guatemala
Killeen vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 50% less expensive) Killeen vs Mixco (Mixco is 68% less expensive) Killeen vs Coban (Coban is 55% less expensive) Killeen vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 61% less expensive) Killeen vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 55% less expensive) Killeen vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 55% less expensive) Killeen vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 57% less expensive) Killeen vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 57% less expensive) Killeen vs Flores (Flores is 57% less expensive) Killeen vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 61% less expensive)
Honduras
Killeen vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 59% less expensive) Killeen vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 48% less expensive) Killeen vs Choloma (Choloma is 70% less expensive) Killeen vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 68% less expensive) Killeen vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 56% less expensive) Killeen vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 57% less expensive) Killeen vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 64% less expensive) Killeen vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 64% less expensive) Killeen vs Yoro (Yoro is 63% less expensive) Killeen vs La Lima (La Lima is 57% less expensive)
Dominican Republic
Killeen vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 60% less expensive) Killeen vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 48% less expensive) Killeen vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 62% less expensive) Killeen vs Higuey (Higuey is 62% less expensive) Killeen vs La Vega (La Vega is 71% less expensive) Killeen vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 59% less expensive) Killeen vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 64% less expensive) Killeen vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 74% less expensive) Killeen vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 69% less expensive) Killeen vs Bonao (Bonao is 73% less expensive)
Nicaragua
Killeen vs Managua (Managua is 61% less expensive) Killeen vs Leon (Leon is 68% less expensive) Killeen vs Masaya (Masaya is 65% less expensive) Killeen vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 73% less expensive) Killeen vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 68% less expensive) Killeen vs Esteli (Esteli is 70% less expensive) Killeen vs Granada (Granada is 65% less expensive) Killeen vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 77% less expensive) Killeen vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 67% less expensive) Killeen vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 56% less expensive)