Cost of living in the USA | How expensive is to live in The San Francisco Bay Area?

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Hey Friends,
We are sharing our experience of cost of living in the USA specifically from San Francisco Bay Area. Here's the calculator if you want to check any other city:
https://www.nerdwallet.com/cost-of-li...

Cost of living

Rent/Own - ($2000 to $4000) - $3200
Rent:
Depends on location
California + New york expensive + Depends on area. Close to downtown, school areas, etc.
In other places like texas, Atlanta half the price for rent or a full house at this price
San Francisco (City) 4360 for 2 Bedroom + parking ($300 / mo),
Pleasanton ($2000) for 1 bedroom
San Bruno $3200 Month for 1 bedroom
Own:
Loan Mortgage - credit
San Bruno $3200 Month for 1 bedroom

Utilities - $450
Internet - $50 - $80
Speed upload/download
Cellphone plans - $15 - $50
Depends on company/data / and family plan benefits
Electricity (~$150)
It depends on the season and place
Trash
Depends on location
SF ($35 + $35)
Pleasanton ($30)
San Bruno ($50)
Water + sewer + Gas
$150 (depends on your place + usage)

Transportation ($650-700)
Public Transportation
It depends on the location where you get public transport (Downtown /city) Bay Area
Parking in rent in some places too
Bay area transport: Bart, Caltrain, Muni (Pleasanton - SF $10) Bus ($2.50 per ticket which is valid 2 hours)
CAR ($120 + $150 + $400)
Most of the places Car dependent
Gas/petrol are expensive
(this too depends on state) California ($6-$7 per gallon ~pone char litre) in the city could be more, Texas ($4-5 per gallon)
Car insurance is expensive ($120-200 per car month)
Car actual cost / Uber cost is also expensive (Monthly expense - ~$400/500 vs used car $300 / mo)

Grocery ($500-$600) $550
Depends on location (everything)
Average ($400-600 per month)
Outside / restaurant (10-15$ per person)

Grooming/self care ($50)
Beauty (waxing / facial in India?) - Eyebrow $20 - Haircut - $40 - Waxing / Highlight $100
Haircut ($20-$30 if we find cheaper)

Healthcare - ($300)
Health Insurance (sometimes company provided per person otherwise $300-400 per month - people who have a kid might need to take family insurance too )
Doctor appointment - $100 depends on insurance and copay plans, Dental is expensive too, say for root canal they charge $1500 but copay might be $200-300)
Tax - (35%)
State tax - 0% to 11%
Federal tax - Based on Income tax bracket (24%)
Social Security - (6.2%)
City Tax (some location) + Any item you purchase (9-10%)

Overall Cost. (depends on location but shares some state) Total cost: $5000 INR 389,757 for 2 people with a kid.
This is without daycare/nanny $2000

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