Cost of Living: How Much For a T-Bone Steak?

Source: ACCRA Cost of Living Index/Bankrate.com // Data from Q1 2009 In the ACCRA Cost of Living Index, the Council for Community and Economic Research compares the cost of individual consumer products and services across 309 American cities. In the report, the average price of various items can be compared to reflect the disparity of prices and the factors that contribute to the range of costs between cities.From the cost of a T-bone steak to a monthly phone bill, the price for everyday items can vary dramatically across the country. The differences may have you wishing that you could get such a good deal, or make you grateful that you're not grossly overpaying. So, where are the most — and least — expensive places in the country to buy these everyday necessities? Click ahead to find out!By Paul Toscano & Ariel NelsonPosted 12 June 2009

High Price — Fairbanks, Alaska: $11.20Low Price — Fitchburg-Leominster, Mass.: $6.99National Average: $8.37Bankrate.com: Compare Your City

Photo: AP High Price — Truckee, Calif.: $3.55Low Price — Terre Haute, Ind.: $1.03National Average: $1.74

Photo: AP High Price — New York, N.Y.: $3,500Low Price — Marion-McDowell, N.C.: $463National Average: $812Bankrate.com: Cost of Living Calculator

Photo: AP High Price — Dubuque, Iowa: $4.29Low Price — Charlottesville, Va.: $2.09National Average: $3.12

Photo: AP High Price — Wilmington, N.C.: $3.68Low Price — El Paso, Texas: $1.47 National Average: $2.18Bankrate.com: Compare Your City

Photo: AP High Price — Honolulu, Hawaii: $18.19Low Price — Nacogdoches, Texas: $7.99National Average: $11.03

Photo: AP High Price — New York, N.Y.: $1,168,000Low Price — Douglas, Ga.: $191,299National Average: $303,713Bankrate.com: Cost of Living Calculator

Photo: AP High Price — New York, N.Y.: $14.49 Low Price — Brownsville, Texas: $4.89National Average: $8.90

High Price — San Jose, Calif.: $5.73Low Price — Los Alamos, N.M.: $2.50National Average: $3.27Bankrate.com: Compare Your City

High Price — New York, N.Y.: $12.10Low Price — Paris, Texas: $4.25National Average: $8.50

High Price — Boston, Mass.: $149.00            (Tied) Manchester, N.H.: $149.00            (Tied) Providence, R.I.: $149.00Low Price — Twin Falls, Idaho: $57.50National Average: $85.06Bankrate.com: Cost of Living Calculator

High Price — Richmond, Va.: $39.99Low Price — Eau Claire, Wis.: $15.84National Average: $26.74

Photo: AP High Price — Stamford, Conn.: $3.06Low Price — McAllen, Texas: $0.69National Average: $1.46Bankrate.com: Compare Your City

Photo: AP High Price — Juneau, Alaska: $134.00Low Price — Anniston, Ala.: $51.60National Average: $76.69

Photo: AP High Price — St. Paul, Minn.: $2.99Low Price — Lima, Ohio: $0.81National Average: $1.22Bankrate.com: Cost of Living Calculator

Photo: AP High Price — Fairbanks, Alaska: $368.61Low Price — Everett, Wash.: $106.49National Average: $188.61Replay SlideshowHottest Commodities of 2009The Worst Expected State Budget GapsObamanomics: Is $250,000 per Year Rich?More from Bankrate.com:Cost of Living CalculatorCompare Mortgage RatesBankrate.com

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