The United States
Is the cost of living in United States high?
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" A typical 3-4 bedroom home costs between $400-500,000. There are pricier homes, which run into the millions. Apartments range in price. In a nice apartment complex with amenities a studio costs $1,500/month, a one bedroom costs $2,000/month and a three bedroom can go as high as $5,000. Private schools range in cost. Tuition at St. Anne's K-8 runs from 1$7-20,000. The cost of the 5-day, 9am-3pm, pre-school program at St. Anne's runs from $13-17,000. Half-day and fewer day-a-week programs are less. At the Key School, tuition starts at $18,000 for a 5-day, 8:30-3 pre-school program and goes up to $29,000 for high school aged students. ," remarked another expat in Annapolis, US.
"The cost of living in the United States can vary greatly depending on the location. Generally speaking, places like New York City and Los Angeles have a very high cost of living compared to much of the rest of the country. Rent prices for a nice 1 bedroom apartment will typically range anywhere from 900-2000 US Dollars per month, while a nice 2 bedroom can range anywhere from 1500-3000 US Dollars per month. Eating dinner at a moderately priced restaurant can cost anywhere from 15-25 US Dollars depending on the city," said a member in United States.
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