8. Connecticut
- Cost-of-living index: 121.6
- Average one-bedroom rent (January 2022): $1,242
As a northeastern state, Connecticut is famous for its rich history, picturesque towns, and many notable people. Also known as the New England state, Connecticut is home to plenty of cultural attractions, historical sites, and outdoor activities.
One of the original 13 colonies, the state holds a sacred place in the US story as the birthplace of many American works of art, inventions, and conventions.
These are all wonderful, but they come at a price — an expensive one. Someone living on just a Social Security check may struggle to stay afloat there. Everything costs more in Connecticut, which is one of America’s most expensive states. That includes healthcare, groceries, and transportation, but the real issues are housing and utilities.
I left Taxachusetts 50 years ago. Moved to Alaska!!!! Best thing I ever did. No personal State income tax!!! No State sales tax. Yes it gets cold and dark in winter. But summers are beautiful. Warmth and all the sunlight. It’s home!!!!!! HOME is where you make it. Playing golf at midnight is awesome!!! Each year eligible citizens get a Permanent Fund Dividend check from the State from the oil revenues received from oil revenue taxes. But the best part is the beauty of it all. Hunting, fishing, scenery, the people. It’s just different from the Lower 48!!!!!
That isn’t a picture of Washington. That is Washington, DC. Duh???
You forgot Texas. Even the winter Texans commented on how higher prices are, then at home.
Take me off the Lists!
By the way, Washington D.C. is not in the state of Washington. The Washington Monument shown in the picture is in Washington D.C.