Free Top 10 US States with the Highest Cost of Living from 2020 to 2025
The chart shows the top ten US states with the highest living costs from 2020 to 2025, measured in billions of dollars. Hawaii consistently ranks as the most expensive state, with costs rising steadily each year and approaching 209.2 billion in 2025. California follows closely behind, showing significant increases through the years but remaining just below Hawaii. New York is next, with living costs that steadily grow and remain close to California’s figures. Oregon, Massachusetts, Alaska, Maryland, Connecticut, Vermont, and Washington also appear on the list, with costs generally ranging between 55 billion and 120 billion throughout the period. All ten states display a clear year-on-year increase, highlighting the ongoing trend of rising living expenses driven by housing, goods, and services.
