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Rent Index By US State in 2026

Summary of Rent Index By US State

• This index compares 50 states based on Rental Cost, with New York City serving as the baseline (100).

• For a single person with a typical lifestyle, the average rental cost index value is 43.6, with 24 states above-average and 26 below-average.

• The highest-ranking state is California with an index value of 80.0, while the lowest-ranking is West Virginia with an index value of 27.1.

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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Index Details

# State Rental Cost Index Monthly Rental Cost
1 California 80.0 $2,800.00
2 New York 77.1 $2,700.00
3 Hawaii 68.6 $2,400.00
4 Massachusetts 65.7 $2,300.00
5 Florida 62.9 $2,200.00
6 New Jersey 60.0 $2,100.00
7 Maryland 54.3 $1,900.00
8 Washington 54.3 $1,900.00
9 Connecticut 52.9 $1,850.00
10 Rhode Island 52.9 $1,850.00
11 New Hampshire 51.4 $1,800.00
12 Colorado 50.0 $1,750.00
13 Virginia 50.0 $1,750.00
14 Alaska 48.6 $1,700.00
15 Vermont 48.6 $1,700.00
16 Arizona 47.1 $1,650.00
17 Delaware 45.7 $1,600.00
18 North Carolina 45.7 $1,600.00
19 Georgia 44.3 $1,550.00
20 Illinois 44.3 $1,550.00
21 Maine 44.3 $1,550.00
22 Nevada 44.3 $1,550.00
23 Oregon 44.3 $1,550.00
24 Texas 44.3 $1,550.00
25 Utah 42.1 $1,475.00
26 Michigan 41.4 $1,450.00
27 Minnesota 41.4 $1,450.00
28 Tennessee 41.4 $1,450.00
29 Montana 40.0 $1,400.00
30 South Carolina 40.0 $1,400.00
31 New Mexico 38.6 $1,350.00
32 Ohio 38.6 $1,350.00
33 Pennsylvania 38.6 $1,350.00
34 Idaho 37.1 $1,300.00
35 Louisiana 35.7 $1,250.00
36 Wisconsin 35.7 $1,250.00
37 Alabama 34.3 $1,200.00
38 Kentucky 34.3 $1,200.00
39 Missouri 34.3 $1,200.00
40 Indiana 32.9 $1,150.00
41 Nebraska 32.9 $1,150.00
42 Arkansas 30.0 $1,050.00
43 Iowa 30.0 $1,050.00
44 South Dakota 30.0 $1,050.00
45 Wyoming 30.0 $1,050.00
46 Mississippi 28.6 $1,000.00
47 Oklahoma 28.6 $1,000.00
48 North Dakota 27.9 $975.00
49 Kansas 27.1 $950.00
50 West Virginia 27.1 $950.00

Index Distribution

This histogram visualizes how states are distributed across different rental cost index value ranges.

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