Cost of living in Renton

In Renton, United States, a family of four typically needs around $5127 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $2301 monthly.

How expensive is Renton compared to other cities?

Overall living costs in Renton are 61% more expensive than the European benchmark.

How does Renton compare to your city?

Renton is 47% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Renton is, on average, 41% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Renton?

Who is Renton a good fit for?

Renton is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by rent & utilities and transport. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.

FAQ

Why is Renton so expensive?

The primary reason for Renton's high cost of living is the significantly elevated rent and utilities. This expense greatly impacts overall affordability.

Is food expensive in Renton?

Food costs in Renton are 8% higher than the European benchmark. This adds to the overall living expenses for residents.

Is public transport affordable in Renton?

Public transport in Renton is 17% lower than the European benchmark. This makes it a more budget-friendly option for commuting.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
2301 $
Without Rent
754 $
Rent & Utilities
1548 $
Food
514 $
Transport
62 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
6751 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
107.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 14.9 $
Dinner 75.7 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 11 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 6.96 $
Capuccino 4.19 $
Coke, 330ml 2.71 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 0.8 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.64 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.98 $
Eggs, 12 pack 4 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 13 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 9.87 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 9.9 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.89 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.52 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.17 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.75 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.21 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 0.76 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.18 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.8 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 7.53 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.73 $
Cigarette pack 6.02 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.51 $
Monthly Pass 74.7 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.07 $
Taxi, 8 km 16.8 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 167 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 10.6 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 5.6 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 5.98 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.44 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 118 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 181 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 70.3 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,375 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,856 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,300 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 3,247 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 5,632 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 4,423 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 6,751 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.76%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 39.6 $
Cinema, 1 seat 13.6 $
Haircut 22.8 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 75.6 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 46.9 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,355 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 27,161 $

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Renton vs Toronto (Toronto is 12% more expensive) Renton vs Montreal (Montreal is 15% less expensive) Renton vs Calgary (Calgary is 7% less expensive) Renton vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 3% less expensive) Renton vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 22% less expensive) Renton vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 24% less expensive) Renton vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 7% more expensive) Renton vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 15% more expensive) Renton vs Brampton (Brampton is 8% less expensive) Renton vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 6% less expensive)
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Renton vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 41% less expensive) Renton vs Holetown (Holetown is 40% less expensive)
Panama
Renton vs Panama City (Panama City is 40% less expensive) Renton vs Colon (Colon is 49% less expensive) Renton vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 47% less expensive) Renton vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 54% less expensive) Renton vs David (David is 64% less expensive) Renton vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 59% less expensive) Renton vs Balboa (Balboa is 46% less expensive) Renton vs Pacora (Pacora is 46% less expensive) Renton vs Chitre (Chitre is 53% less expensive) Renton vs Penonome (Penonome is 52% less expensive)
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Renton vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 46% less expensive) Renton vs Cayon (Cayon is 46% less expensive)
Cuba
Renton vs Havana (Havana is 55% less expensive) Renton vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 38% less expensive) Renton vs Holguin (Holguin is 44% less expensive) Renton vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 34% less expensive) Renton vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 54% less expensive) Renton vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 49% less expensive) Renton vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 32% less expensive) Renton vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 32% less expensive) Renton vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 52% less expensive) Renton vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 62% less expensive)
Costa Rica
Renton vs San Jose (San Jose is 46% less expensive) Renton vs Limon (Limon is 48% less expensive) Renton vs Liberia (Liberia is 61% less expensive) Renton vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 46% less expensive) Renton vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 45% less expensive) Renton vs Cartago (Cartago is 58% less expensive) Renton vs Heredia (Heredia is 46% less expensive) Renton vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 27% less expensive) Renton vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 43% less expensive)
Saint Lucia
Renton vs Castries (Castries is 50% less expensive) Renton vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 48% less expensive)
Jamaica
Renton vs Kingston (Kingston is 42% less expensive) Renton vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 66% less expensive) Renton vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 56% less expensive) Renton vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 49% less expensive) Renton vs May Pen (May Pen is 64% less expensive) Renton vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 57% less expensive) Renton vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 63% less expensive) Renton vs Linstead (Linstead is 55% less expensive) Renton vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 51% less expensive) Renton vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 50% less expensive)
El Salvador
Renton vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 48% less expensive) Renton vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 69% less expensive) Renton vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 49% less expensive) Renton vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 53% less expensive) Renton vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 50% less expensive) Renton vs Apopa (Apopa is 50% less expensive) Renton vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 48% less expensive) Renton vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 37% less expensive) Renton vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 53% less expensive) Renton vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 62% less expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
Renton vs St. John's (St. John's is 53% less expensive) Renton vs All Saints (All Saints is 53% less expensive)
Grenada
Renton vs St. George's (St. George's is 54% less expensive) Renton vs Grenville (Grenville is 54% less expensive)
Dominica
Renton vs Roseau (Roseau is 56% less expensive) Renton vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 51% less expensive)
Saint Vincent
Renton vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 57% less expensive) Renton vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 56% less expensive)
Belize
Renton vs Belize City (Belize City is 62% less expensive) Renton vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 53% less expensive) Renton vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 68% less expensive) Renton vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 42% less expensive) Renton vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 32% less expensive)
Guatemala
Renton vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 56% less expensive) Renton vs Mixco (Mixco is 72% less expensive) Renton vs Coban (Coban is 60% less expensive) Renton vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 66% less expensive) Renton vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 61% less expensive) Renton vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 61% less expensive) Renton vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 62% less expensive) Renton vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 62% less expensive) Renton vs Flores (Flores is 63% less expensive) Renton vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 66% less expensive)
Honduras
Renton vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 64% less expensive) Renton vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 55% less expensive) Renton vs Choloma (Choloma is 74% less expensive) Renton vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 72% less expensive) Renton vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 62% less expensive) Renton vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 62% less expensive) Renton vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 69% less expensive) Renton vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 69% less expensive) Renton vs Yoro (Yoro is 68% less expensive) Renton vs La Lima (La Lima is 62% less expensive)
Dominican Republic
Renton vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 65% less expensive) Renton vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 55% less expensive) Renton vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 67% less expensive) Renton vs Higuey (Higuey is 67% less expensive) Renton vs La Vega (La Vega is 75% less expensive) Renton vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 64% less expensive) Renton vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 68% less expensive) Renton vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 77% less expensive) Renton vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 73% less expensive) Renton vs Bonao (Bonao is 76% less expensive)
Nicaragua
Renton vs Managua (Managua is 66% less expensive) Renton vs Leon (Leon is 72% less expensive) Renton vs Masaya (Masaya is 69% less expensive) Renton vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 76% less expensive) Renton vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 72% less expensive) Renton vs Esteli (Esteli is 74% less expensive) Renton vs Granada (Granada is 70% less expensive) Renton vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 80% less expensive) Renton vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 71% less expensive) Renton vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 61% less expensive)