Immigrating to the United States of America
A simple guide to help you get there and set yourself up on arrival
The larger cities of New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Houston have some of the most expensive living standards in the country; however these higher costs can sometimes be slightly offset by a higher salary.
Typical US dollar pricing for items is as follows:
Movie ticket:
$8 - $14
Six pack of local beers at store: $4 - $8
Pint of beer at bar: $3 - $7
Loaf of bread: $1.50 - $5
Gallon
of milk (3.7 litres): $4
Newspaper: 50 cents - $1.50
Average median price of homes in USA (December 08):
Western United States:
$242,500
Southern United States: $154,500
North East United States: $257,700
These
prices will vary greatly depending on location, for example in the North Eastern city of New York the average cost of a home
at the end of 2008 was $669,000
Sources for article:
Property prices: http://www.realestateabc.com/outlook/overall.htm
Next,
visit our pages on finding a job, attaining a work visa and finding accommodation in the United States.
What is the cost of living in the United States of America?
So you are wondering how much it is going to cost to buy everyday items in the USA. The first thing you need to keep in mind is the
cost of living in the United States of America varies greatly from location to location and is also dependent on your lifestyle.
