Bankrate reports that the cost of living in this state is 6% above the national average. Housing is the biggest factor, especially in Phoenix, where prices have risen significantly.

Other states making the list were Hawaii, Florida, Colorado, Oregon, New York, Massachusetts, Maryland, Washington, Texas, Louisiana and Arizona. Manhattan in New York City sported the highest average ...

Kansas maintains an affordability advantage with a cost of living 12.5% below the U.S. average. The state offers a variety of living environments, from its vast flat plains to the rolling Flint Hills.

Companies seeking to attract as many workers as they can — and reduce their own wage costs — like to locate in places that ...

New Jersey came in 44th with a cost of living average of $88,563. The big reason for that is housing, where New Jersey pays more than every state but California, Hawaii, Massachusetts and New York.

Here’s what GoBankingRates found as the places with the lowest costs of living in each state: Richmond, Indiana; Annual cost of living: $29,157. Annual rent: $9,336. Annual groceries: $5,502.