Summary of Cost Of Living Index By US State
• This index compares 50 states based on Cost Of Living With Rent and Cost Of Living Without Rent, with New York City serving as the baseline (100).
• For a single person with a typical lifestyle, the average cost of living with rent index value is 60.6, with 18 states above-average and 32 below-average.
• The highest-ranking state is California with an index value of 87.9, while the lowest-ranking is Oklahoma with an index value of 47.2.
Disclaimer: The data presented on this page is for informational purposes only and should be used as a general guide. Actual index values may vary significantly based on individual lifestyle choices and current economic conditions. We strive to provide up-to-date information, but values are subject to change without notice. Always conduct thorough personal research and consult with financial professionals before making important financial or relocation decisions.
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| # | State | Cost Of Living With Rent Index | Monthly Cost Of Living With Rent | Cost Of Living Without Rent Index | Monthly Cost Of Living Without Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 87.9 | $5,430.00 | 98.3 | $2,630.00 |
| 2 | Hawaii | 85.9 | $5,305.00 | 108.6 | $2,905.00 |
| 3 | Alaska | 84.0 | $5,189.00 | 130.4 | $3,489.00 |
| 4 | New York | 80.2 | $4,955.00 | 84.3 | $2,255.00 |
| 5 | Florida | 77.7 | $4,795.00 | 97.0 | $2,595.00 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 75.0 | $4,630.00 | 87.1 | $2,330.00 |
| 7 | Connecticut | 73.8 | $4,557.00 | 101.2 | $2,707.00 |
| 8 | Maryland | 71.7 | $4,429.00 | 94.5 | $2,529.00 |
| 9 | New Jersey | 71.6 | $4,420.00 | 86.7 | $2,320.00 |
| 10 | Rhode Island | 69.0 | $4,260.00 | 90.1 | $2,410.00 |
| 11 | Washington | 67.5 | $4,169.00 | 84.8 | $2,269.00 |
| 12 | Vermont | 67.2 | $4,149.00 | 91.6 | $2,449.00 |
| 13 | Virginia | 66.4 | $4,103.00 | 88.0 | $2,353.00 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | 64.7 | $3,995.00 | 82.1 | $2,195.00 |
| 15 | Maine | 64.1 | $3,958.00 | 90.0 | $2,408.00 |
| 16 | Colorado | 63.6 | $3,926.00 | 81.3 | $2,176.00 |
| 17 | Arizona | 61.0 | $3,768.00 | 79.2 | $2,118.00 |
| 18 | Oregon | 61.0 | $3,765.00 | 82.8 | $2,215.00 |
| 19 | Minnesota | 60.5 | $3,737.00 | 85.5 | $2,287.00 |
| 20 | Nevada | 60.4 | $3,730.00 | 81.5 | $2,180.00 |
| 21 | North Carolina | 59.9 | $3,701.00 | 78.5 | $2,101.00 |
| 22 | Texas | 59.8 | $3,695.00 | 80.2 | $2,145.00 |
| 23 | Ohio | 59.2 | $3,658.00 | 86.3 | $2,308.00 |
| 24 | Georgia | 59.1 | $3,647.00 | 78.4 | $2,097.00 |
| 25 | Illinois | 59.0 | $3,645.00 | 78.3 | $2,095.00 |
| 26 | Utah | 58.1 | $3,590.00 | 79.1 | $2,115.00 |
| 27 | Delaware | 57.7 | $3,560.00 | 73.3 | $1,960.00 |
| 28 | Montana | 57.0 | $3,521.00 | 79.3 | $2,121.00 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | 56.5 | $3,487.00 | 79.9 | $2,137.00 |
| 30 | Michigan | 56.5 | $3,486.00 | 76.1 | $2,036.00 |
| 31 | Tennessee | 56.4 | $3,485.00 | 76.1 | $2,035.00 |
| 32 | Louisiana | 56.2 | $3,473.00 | 83.1 | $2,223.00 |
| 33 | South Carolina | 54.7 | $3,380.00 | 74.0 | $1,980.00 |
| 34 | New Mexico | 54.6 | $3,369.00 | 75.5 | $2,019.00 |
| 35 | Kentucky | 54.5 | $3,365.00 | 80.9 | $2,165.00 |
| 36 | Wisconsin | 54.0 | $3,335.00 | 77.9 | $2,085.00 |
| 37 | Idaho | 53.5 | $3,306.00 | 75.0 | $2,006.00 |
| 38 | Indiana | 52.6 | $3,250.00 | 78.5 | $2,100.00 |
| 39 | Nebraska | 51.7 | $3,190.00 | 76.3 | $2,040.00 |
| 40 | Missouri | 50.9 | $3,143.00 | 72.6 | $1,943.00 |
| 41 | Alabama | 50.7 | $3,130.00 | 72.1 | $1,930.00 |
| 42 | Wyoming | 50.5 | $3,120.00 | 77.4 | $2,070.00 |
| 43 | Arkansas | 50.4 | $3,113.00 | 77.1 | $2,063.00 |
| 44 | Kansas | 49.9 | $3,082.00 | 79.7 | $2,132.00 |
| 45 | West Virginia | 49.4 | $3,050.00 | 78.5 | $2,100.00 |
| 46 | Iowa | 49.2 | $3,040.00 | 74.4 | $1,990.00 |
| 47 | Mississippi | 48.9 | $3,018.00 | 75.4 | $2,018.00 |
| 48 | South Dakota | 48.8 | $3,013.00 | 73.4 | $1,963.00 |
| 49 | North Dakota | 48.2 | $2,976.00 | 74.8 | $2,001.00 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | 47.2 | $2,913.00 | 71.5 | $1,913.00 |
Index Distribution
This histogram visualizes how states are distributed across different cost of living with rent index value ranges.