CostOfCity

Cost Guides

How much does everything cost? Explore 38 cost topics across 300+ US cities.

Home Services

Roof Replacement

Average cost to replace a roof including materials and labor

$6K$12Knational avg

HVAC Installation

Cost to install a new heating and cooling system

$5K$10Knational avg

Plumbing Services

Average cost for common plumbing repairs and services

$175$450$/visit

Electrical Work

Cost for electrical repairs, panel upgrades, and wiring

$200$500$/visit

Kitchen Remodel

Average cost for a complete kitchen renovation

$15K$45Knational avg

Bathroom Remodel

Cost to renovate a bathroom including fixtures and tile

$6K$18Knational avg

House Painting

Interior and exterior house painting costs

$3K$8Knational avg

Flooring Installation

Cost to install new flooring per room

$2K$5Knational avg

Landscaping

Professional landscaping and yard renovation costs

$2K$5Knational avg

Fence Installation

Cost to install a new fence including materials

$2K$6Knational avg

Business Startup Costs

Start a Restaurant

Total cost to open a new restaurant from scratch

$175K$750Knational avg

Start a Coffee Shop

Startup costs for a new coffee shop or cafe

$80K$300Knational avg

Start a Food Truck

Cost to launch a food truck business

$50K$200Knational avg

Start a Gym

Cost to open a gym or fitness studio

$50K$500Knational avg

Start a Daycare

Startup costs for a childcare or daycare center

$10K$100Knational avg

Start a Hair Salon

Cost to open a hair salon or barbershop

$62K$500Knational avg

Start a Laundromat

Cost to open a coin laundry or laundromat

$200K$500Knational avg

Start a Bakery

Startup costs for a new bakery business

$10K$200Knational avg

Start a Bar

Total cost to open a bar or brewery

$110K$850Knational avg

Start a Cleaning Business

Startup costs for a residential or commercial cleaning business

$2K$30Knational avg

Cost of Living

Cost of Living

Monthly cost of living for a single person

$3K$6K$/mo

Rent Prices

Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment

$1K$3K$/mo

Grocery Costs

Average monthly grocery spending

$300$600$/mo

Utility Costs

Monthly electricity, water, gas, and internet costs

$150$350$/mo

Transportation Costs

Monthly transportation costs including gas and transit

$200$600$/mo

Insurance

Car Insurance

Average annual car insurance premium

$1K$3K$/yr

Home Insurance

Average annual homeowners insurance premium

$1K$4K$/yr

Health Insurance

Monthly health insurance premium for individuals

$400$800$/mo

Business Insurance

Annual business insurance costs for small businesses

$500$3K$/yr

Legal Services

Personal Injury Lawyer

Typical personal injury lawyer fees (usually 33-40% contingency)

$0$0% contingency

Divorce Lawyer

Average cost for a divorce attorney

$7K$15Knational avg

DUI Lawyer

Cost for a DUI or criminal defense attorney

$2K$5Knational avg

Immigration Lawyer

Immigration attorney fees for various applications

$2K$10Knational avg

Salaries & Jobs

Software Developer Salary

Average annual salary for software developers

$70K$150K$/yr

Registered Nurse Salary

Average annual salary for registered nurses

$55K$95K$/yr

Teacher Salary

Average annual salary for K-12 teachers

$40K$70K$/yr

Electrician Salary

Average annual salary for licensed electricians

$45K$80K$/yr

Plumber Salary

Average annual salary for licensed plumbers

$42K$78K$/yr