Cost of living in Longview

In Longview, United States, a single person typically needs around $2092 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $4742 monthly.

How expensive is Longview compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Longview is 46% more expensive overall.

How does Longview compare to your city?

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

Rent in Longview is, on average, 48% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Longview?

Who is Longview a good fit for?

Longview 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 Longview so expensive?

The primary driver of Longview's high cost of living is the significantly higher rent and utilities. This can strain budgets for many residents.

Is food expensive in Longview?

Food costs in Longview are 7% higher than the European benchmark. This may impact overall living expenses for residents.

Is public transport affordable in Longview?

Public transport in Longview is 16% lower than the European benchmark. This makes commuting more manageable for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
2092 $
Without Rent
738 $
Rent & Utilities
1354 $
Food
512 $
Transport
63 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
4960 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
37.8K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 15.1 $
Dinner 59.9 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 10 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 7.02 $
Capuccino 4.2 $
Coke, 330ml 2.43 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 0.91 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 3.16 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.65 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.48 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 13 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.87 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 14.2 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.9 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.54 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.69 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.04 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.43 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.9 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.66 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.33 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 11.9 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.73 $
Cigarette pack 9.05 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 1.99 $
Monthly Pass 76.1 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.07 $
Taxi, 8 km 17.7 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 141 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 9.7 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 5.1 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.92 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.97 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 109 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 165 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 70.1 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,150 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 2,003 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,271 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 2,081 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 2,812 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 2,58 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 4,96 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.22%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 64.8 $
Cinema, 1 seat 12.1 $
Haircut 17.3 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 78.2 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 51.2 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 796 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 23,846 $

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