9 U.S. States with the Highest Cost of Living

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Hawaii Tops the List – The tropical paradise comes with sky-high housing and grocery costs.

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New York's Big City Costs – Living in the Empire State, especially NYC, means paying top dollar for everything.

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California's Pricey Living – The Golden State has high housing, transportation, and healthcare expenses.

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Massachusetts and Its Expensive Lifestyle – High education and healthcare costs make this state one of the priciest.

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Alaska’s High Shipping and Utilities – Remote location drives up prices for goods and services in Alaska.

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Connecticut's Affluent Costs – Known for its wealth, Connecticut also comes with steep housing prices.

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New Jersey's High Property Taxes – This densely populated state has some of the highest taxes in the U.S.

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Maryland's Proximity Costs – Living close to D.C. raises the cost of living in this otherwise charming state.

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