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92.6
Cost of living index
U.S. avg = 100
84
Housing cost index
100
Utilities index
93
Food & groceries index
96
Healthcare index
93
Transportation index
$162 /mo
Avg. electricity bill
$2.99 /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
2010–202492.6▲ 2%
Composite cost of living index (U.S. average = 100).
Data table
| Cost of living index | 92.6 | U.S. avg = 100 |
| Housing cost index | 84 | |
| Utilities index | 100 | |
| Food & groceries index | 93 | |
| Healthcare index | 96 | |
| Transportation index | 93 | |
| Avg. electricity bill | $162 /mo | |
| Avg. gas price | $2.99 /gal |
Compared to the United States
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