Summary of Transportation Cost Index By US State
• This index compares 50 states based on Transportation Cost, with New York City serving as the baseline (100).
• For a single person with a typical lifestyle, the average transportation cost index value is 77.9, with 20 states above-average and 30 below-average.
• The highest-ranking state is Alaska with an index value of 142.9, while the lowest-ranking is Alabama with an index value of 42.9.
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 | Transportation Cost Index | Monthly Transportation Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | 142.9 | $300.00 |
| 2 | Maryland | 131.0 | $275.00 |
| 3 | New Jersey | 107.1 | $225.00 |
| 4 | California | 104.8 | $220.00 |
| 5 | Georgia | 104.8 | $220.00 |
| 6 | Louisiana | 104.8 | $220.00 |
| 7 | Hawaii | 95.2 | $200.00 |
| 8 | Kansas | 95.2 | $200.00 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 95.2 | $200.00 |
| 10 | Minnesota | 95.2 | $200.00 |
| 11 | Oregon | 95.2 | $200.00 |
| 12 | Rhode Island | 95.2 | $200.00 |
| 13 | Utah | 95.2 | $200.00 |
| 14 | New York | 92.9 | $195.00 |
| 15 | Connecticut | 85.7 | $180.00 |
| 16 | Florida | 85.7 | $180.00 |
| 17 | Illinois | 85.7 | $180.00 |
| 18 | South Dakota | 85.7 | $180.00 |
| 19 | Virginia | 83.3 | $175.00 |
| 20 | Delaware | 81.0 | $170.00 |
| 21 | Colorado | 76.2 | $160.00 |
| 22 | Nevada | 76.2 | $160.00 |
| 23 | Ohio | 76.2 | $160.00 |
| 24 | Washington | 76.2 | $160.00 |
| 25 | Wisconsin | 76.2 | $160.00 |
| 26 | Arizona | 71.4 | $150.00 |
| 27 | Indiana | 71.4 | $150.00 |
| 28 | New Mexico | 71.4 | $150.00 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | 71.4 | $150.00 |
| 30 | Tennessee | 71.4 | $150.00 |
| 31 | Vermont | 71.4 | $150.00 |
| 32 | Idaho | 66.7 | $140.00 |
| 33 | Michigan | 66.7 | $140.00 |
| 34 | Mississippi | 66.7 | $140.00 |
| 35 | Nebraska | 66.7 | $140.00 |
| 36 | New Hampshire | 66.7 | $140.00 |
| 37 | North Carolina | 66.7 | $140.00 |
| 38 | South Carolina | 66.7 | $140.00 |
| 39 | Wyoming | 66.7 | $140.00 |
| 40 | Iowa | 59.5 | $125.00 |
| 41 | Arkansas | 57.1 | $120.00 |
| 42 | Missouri | 57.1 | $120.00 |
| 43 | Montana | 57.1 | $120.00 |
| 44 | North Dakota | 57.1 | $120.00 |
| 45 | Texas | 57.1 | $120.00 |
| 46 | Kentucky | 52.4 | $110.00 |
| 47 | West Virginia | 52.4 | $110.00 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | 50.0 | $105.00 |
| 49 | Maine | 47.6 | $100.00 |
| 50 | Alabama | 42.9 | $90.00 |
Index Distribution
This histogram visualizes how states are distributed across different transportation cost index value ranges.