Cost of Living
Cost of Living in United States
Monthly expenses for international students in United States, broken down by city where data is available.
United States
Verified listing- Monthly estimate
- $1,500
- Accommodation
- $750
- Food
- $350
- Transport
- $100
- Part-time wage
- $12/hour
Data last updated Jul 18, 2026
Boston
Verified listing- Monthly estimate
- $1,900
- Accommodation
- $1,050
- Food
- $380
- Transport
- $90
- Part-time wage
- $15/hour
Data last updated Jul 18, 2026
Chicago
Verified listing- Monthly estimate
- $1,500
- Accommodation
- $800
- Food
- $330
- Transport
- $100
- Part-time wage
- $15/hour
Data last updated Jul 18, 2026
Dallas
Verified listing- Monthly estimate
- $1,300
- Accommodation
- $660
- Food
- $300
- Transport
- $110
- Part-time wage
- $12/hour
Data last updated Jul 18, 2026
Houston
Verified listing- Monthly estimate
- $1,250
- Accommodation
- $620
- Food
- $300
- Transport
- $110
- Part-time wage
- $12/hour
Data last updated Jul 18, 2026
Los Angeles
Verified listing- Monthly estimate
- $1,800
- Accommodation
- $1,000
- Food
- $360
- Transport
- $120
- Part-time wage
- $16/hour
Data last updated Jul 18, 2026
New York
Verified listing- Monthly estimate
- $2,100
- Accommodation
- $1,200
- Food
- $400
- Transport
- $130
- Part-time wage
- $16/hour
Data last updated Jul 18, 2026