A few states, however, like Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Colorado, Nevada, Florida, and Wisconsin are right around the benchmark. That is, even when adjusting for cost of living, these states will produce a monetary amount that is relatively similar to the nationwide reference point. Recently, we shared the most inexpensive states to live in the U.S. read more
Here are 10 states where you will pay a pretty penny to live, as well as average prices for some basics in each state's most expensive area. Price data based on the 2016 Annual Average Cost of Living Index by the Council for Community and Economic Research, C2ER. read more
WASHINGTON, June 12 (Reuters) - Life is most expensive for people living in Hawaii, New York and Washington, D.C., and cheapest for those in South Dakota, North Dakota and Mississippi, according to U.S. government data released on Wednesday. read more