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On average, Portland has a 15% higher cost of living than other states, perPayScale.
Housing is particularly expensive, with homes approximately 25% more costly than the national average.
Montana
Montana may be a good fit if you dream of wide-open spaces and outdoor activities.
However, dont expect any bargains.
Montanas overall cost of living is 22% higher than in other U.S. states, according to PayScale.
Groceries are another significant expense, about 7% higher than the national average.
Utilities in Newport are also costly, 25% more expensive, on average, than in other states.
Delaware
Delaware is the second-smallest U.S. state, with arelatively tiny population.
However, its small size doesnt mean residents can expect affordable prices.
Delawares largest city, Wilmington, is 10% more expensive than the national average, according to PayScale.
Healthcare, housing, groceries and transportation are much more costly than in other states.
Its also a reasonably affordable place to live.
The median home price in Sioux Falls is $420,702 about 7% less than in other states.
Utilities, groceries and transportation in Sioux Falls also fall below the national average.
North Dakota
North Dakota is another wallet-friendly state with a small population.
Utilities and transportation are also reasonably priced, but healthcare is 12% higher than the national average.
Thats likely because much of Alaska is uninhabitable due to itsfreezing Arctic climate.
It may also be due to its exorbitant costs.
Vermont
Despite Vermontsrelatively small population, it remains one of the more expensive states to live in.
Its cities, including Burlington and Milton, are significantly more costly than other states.
Healthcare in Burlington is another costly expense, averaging 10% more than the national average.
Wyoming
Wyoming is a bargain compared with some of the other states on this list.
Utilities in Cheyenne and Laramie are also much cheaper than in other U.S. cities.
All population data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau.
All housing, grocery, utility and healthcare figures were sourced from PayScale.
Only factor (1) was used to determine final rankings.
All data was collected and is up-to-date as-of May 23, 2024.
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