Free U.S. Top 5 States with the Highest Average Household Expenses (2018-2025)
The chart highlights California with the highest projected household expenses in 2025 at USD 99.5K, reflecting its high cost of living driven by housing, utilities, and services. Hawaii follows closely at USD 98K, influenced by geographic and import costs, while New York records USD 96.5K, illustrating its urban expense profile. Massachusetts (USD 93.3K) and Connecticut (USD 91.3K) also feature high living costs. This pattern demonstrates the concentration of financial pressure in coastal and urban states, underscoring the economic challenges faced by households in major U.S. economic hubs.
| Labels | 2025 (Projected, USD thousands) |
|---|---|
| California | 99.5 |
| Hawaii | 98 |
| New York | 96.5 |
| Massachusetts | 93.3 |
| Connecticut | 91.3 |
