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116.0
Cost of living index
U.S. avg = 100
139
Housing cost index
107
Utilities index
105
Food & groceries index
98
Healthcare index
108
Transportation index
$155 /mo
Avg. electricity bill
$3.25 /gal
Avg. gas price
Historical data
Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.
Cost of living index
2010–2024116▼ 4%
MERIC composite index, U.S. average = 100.
Data table
| Cost of living index | 116.0 | U.S. avg = 100 |
| Housing cost index | 139 | |
| Utilities index | 107 | |
| Food & groceries index | 105 | |
| Healthcare index | 98 | |
| Transportation index | 108 | |
| Avg. electricity bill | $155 /mo | |
| Avg. gas price | $3.25 /gal |
Compared to the United States
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