Washington D.C., technically not a state, ranks 10th with a cost of living $36,265 higher than the national average of $72,967.
Rhode Island is a small state with high utility costs, $17,249 yearly.Washington D.C., technically not a state, ranks 10th with a cost of living $36,265.
Vermont pays 21.2% more for electricity than the national average since it's near the end of the pipeline.
Connecticut utilities are $18,422 versus $14,507, more than the national average.
Puerto Rico has the lowest cost of living index, 2 points below the national average.
New Hampshire has above-average housing, utilities, and transportation.
Massachusetts has expensive groceries, with an annual cost of living index of $6,199, $500 higher than the national average of $5,703.
California is known for high petrol rates and poor public transportation, so getting around is expensive.
Hawaii is lovely but the second most costly state in America. The yearly cost of living index is $59,468 greater than the national average.
Alaska has the highest healthcare cost of living at 52.1% over the national average.