The 10 Cheapest States to Live In the U.S. in 2022

One of the many considerations on where to live is cost. There is a big difference in living costs between the most expensive state and the cheapest state.

A cost of living index number less than 100 means that a state is less expensive than average, and over 100 means it is more expensive than average.

How to Compare Cost of Living Between States

Cost of Living Index: 83.3 Typical Home Value: $158,000 Median Household Income: $45,800

1. Mississippi

Cost of Living Index: 86.5 Typical Home Value: $195,000 Median Household Income: $62,100

2. Kansas

Cost of Living Index: 87.9 Typical Home Value: $190,000 Median Household Income: $51,700

3. Alabama

Cost of Living Index: 87.9 Typical Home Value: $167,000 Median Household Income: $54,400

4. Oklahoma

Cost of Living Index: 88.8 Typical Home Value: $287,000 Median Household Income: $62,000

5. Georgia

Cost of Living Index: 89 Typical Home Value: $270,000 Median Household Income: $56,100

6. Tennessee

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