New York is often cited as having a high cost of living, but, According to the MERIC cost of living data, It doesn't even crack the top 3. Here are top 10 most expensive states.
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OREGON
10.
COST OF LIVING INDEX: 114.7
ANNUAL COST OF LIVING: $74,100
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MARYLAND
09.
COST OF LIVING INDEX: 114.8
ANNUAL COST OF LIVING: $74,000
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VERMONT
08.
COST OF LIVING INDEX: 114.9
ANNUAL COST OF LIVING: $73,500
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NEW HAMPSHIRE
07.
COST OF LIVING INDEX: 115.6
ANNUAL COST OF LIVING: $74,300
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WASHINGTON
06.
COST OF LIVING INDEX: 115.7
ANNUAL COST OF LIVING: $75,900
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ALASKA
05.
COST OF LIVING INDEX: 126.4
ANNUAL COST OF LIVING: $91,000
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NEW YORK
04.
COST OF LIVING INDEX: 126.5
ANNUAL COST OF LIVING: $73,500
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CALIFORNIA
03.
COST OF LIVING INDEX: 136.4
ANNUAL COST OF LIVING: $86,100
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MASSACHUSETTS
02.
COST OF LIVING INDEX: 148.0
ANNUAL COST OF LIVING: $95,300
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HAWAII
01.
COST OF LIVING INDEX: 179.2COST OF LIVING: $148,500
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