The cost of living index here is 148.2, making it one of the most expensive states in the U.S. When I think about living in New York, I can’t help but remember how shocked I was by the housing ...

Some states in the U.S. make retirement not only affordable but downright enjoyable. In this article, we’re taking you on a ...

That said, cost of living is far more affordable in some states than others. For example: Among the nine states that still tax Social Security benefits, West Virginia has an annual cost of living ...

Why Do States Have Different Average Salaries? The chart shows that the average salary in some states is quite different from the average salary nationwide. That's partly because the cost of living, ...

Wyoming has the lowest assisted living costs at $3,642 per month, while the District of Columbia has the highest at $7,250 per month. Here are the average living costs per state.