The Cost of Living Across America 💸

What We're Showing

This map shows how annual household costs vary across all 50 states.

It is based on GOBankingRate’s analysis of the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ 2024 Consumer Expenditure Survey and Missouri Economic Research and Information Center data as of Q3 2025.

Key Takeaways

• Hawaii is the most expensive state, with annual household costs reaching $141,127.
• Oklahoma is the cheapest at $66,284, creating a gap of roughly $75,000 per year.
• Most states cluster between roughly $70,000 and $90,000, while coastal and remote states tend to cost far more.