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Joseph, I don’t know if there’s such a thing as “typical” when it comes to dues. I think there’s a strong correlation to the perceived financial well-being of the membership based on standard of living in the area (real-estate prices, etc.) as well the actual costs for the property, utilities, seforim, etc. incurred by the synagogue.
So, a synagogue held informally in someone’s living room on Shabbos/Yom Tov only will be different (less) than one that has to raise funds to rent or build a permanent space.
Membership dues in many shuls is voted on by the board of directors and sometimes there’s consideration for the person in financial need and a different rate for family versus individual membership, etc.