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.
The cost of living index measures how expensive it is to live in one state relative to another. The average cost of living across the entire United States is set at 100.
1. Mississippi
Mississippi offers a warm climate and beaches on the Gulf Coast. Its largest city is Jackson, with a metropolitan population of just under 600,000.
2. Kansas
A relatively high median household income also boosts the average family’s standard of living. Wichita is the largest city in Kansas, with a metropolitan population of around 650,000.
4. Oklahoma
Oklahoma comes in as the 4th cheapest state to live in, just behind Alabama. With affordable housing and a diverse economic landscape, The Sooner State offers many opportunities.