Most Expensive States To Live In 2024 Ranked By Income

Most Expensive States To Live In 2024 Ranked By Income. Hawaii claimed the top spot as the most expensive state in terms of cost of living, with a total average annual expenditure of $55,491. Notably, three out of the top five most expensive states are located on coasts.

 — here’s a breakdown of the 10 most expensive states to live in right now.  — they range from housing costs and income growth to the education rate and quality of hospitals.