price on the normal rats is a tad on the expensive side and the asf are waay over priced. i dont think they should be that expensive anywhere in the U.S.
i pay 3 dollors for an asf from my breeder. and if i buy a 1.5 group for a new colony he usually throws in the male for free. you can usually get small deals like that from a good breeder, and if your a returning customer. That is just my thought and experience in where i live. hope this helps