Most Expensive States To Live In 2024. Hawaii is the most expensive state to live in, according to new cost of living data from doxo, an online bill payment service. Cost of living index (coli) compiles the six subcategories (housing, utilities, grocery items, transportation, health care, and miscellaneous goods and services) into a single value.

Wyoming is the state with the highest energy costs in 2024, and residents’ average monthly energy bill is a whopping $1,591. Us news ranks the states with the best economic affordability, based on the cost of living and housing affordability.