26 datasets found
  1. Cost of living index in the U.S. 2024, by state

    • statista.com
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    Updated May 27, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Cost of living index in the U.S. 2024, by state [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1240947/cost-of-living-index-usa-by-state/
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    May 27, 2025
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    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2024
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    West Virginia and Kansas had the lowest cost of living across all U.S. states, with composite costs being half of those found in Hawaii. This was according to a composite index that compares prices for various goods and services on a state-by-state basis. In West Virginia, the cost of living index amounted to **** — well below the national benchmark of 100. Virginia— which had an index value of ***** — was only slightly above that benchmark. Expensive places to live included Hawaii, Massachusetts, and California. Housing costs in the U.S. Housing is usually the highest expense in a household’s budget. In 2023, the average house sold for approximately ******* U.S. dollars, but house prices in the Northeast and West regions were significantly higher. Conversely, the South had some of the least expensive housing. In West Virginia, Mississippi, and Louisiana, the median price of the typical single-family home was less than ******* U.S. dollars. That makes living expenses in these states significantly lower than in states such as Hawaii and California, where housing is much pricier. What other expenses affect the cost of living? Utility costs such as electricity, natural gas, water, and internet also influence the cost of living. In Alaska, Hawaii, and Connecticut, the average monthly utility cost exceeded *** U.S. dollars. That was because of the significantly higher prices for electricity and natural gas in these states.

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    Quality-of-life-by-state

    • data.virginia.gov
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    Updated Apr 17, 2024
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    Datathon 2024 (2024). Quality-of-life-by-state [Dataset]. https://data.virginia.gov/dataset/quality-of-life-by-state
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    Dataset updated
    Apr 17, 2024
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    Datathon 2024
    Description

    Quality of life is a measure of comfort, health, and happiness by a person or a group of people. Quality of life is determined by both material factors, such as income and housing, and broader considerations like health, education, and freedom. Each year, US & World News releases its “Best States to Live in” report, which ranks states on the quality of life each state provides its residents. In order to determine rankings, U.S. News & World Report considers a wide range of factors, including healthcare, education, economy, infrastructure, opportunity, fiscal stability, crime and corrections, and the natural environment. More information on these categories and what is measured in each can be found below:

    Healthcare includes access, quality, and affordability of healthcare, as well as health measurements, such as obesity rates and rates of smoking. Education measures how well public schools perform in terms of testing and graduation rates, as well as tuition costs associated with higher education and college debt load. Economy looks at GDP growth, migration to the state, and new business. Infrastructure includes transportation availability, road quality, communications, and internet access. Opportunity includes poverty rates, cost of living, housing costs and gender and racial equality. Fiscal Stability considers the health of the government's finances, including how well the state balances its budget. Crime and Corrections ranks a state’s public safety and measures prison systems and their populations. Natural Environment looks at the quality of air and water and exposure to pollution.

  3. Best states to make a living in the U.S. 2019

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    Updated Jul 10, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Best states to make a living in the U.S. 2019 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/226377/most-affordable-states-in-the-us/
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    Jul 10, 2025
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    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2019
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    This statistic shows the best states to make living in the United States in 2019. In 2019, Wyoming was ranked as the best state to make a living in the United States, with the cost of living index at **** value and the median income of ****** U.S. dollars.

  4. U.S. state ranking of least-affordable child care for a school-aged child...

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    Updated Jul 5, 2024
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    Statista (2024). U.S. state ranking of least-affordable child care for a school-aged child 2019 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/254025/us-state-ranking-of-least-affordable-child-care-for-a-school-aged-child-in-a-center/
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    Jul 5, 2024
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2019
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    In 2019, the state of California had the least affordable child care for school-aged children. The cost of care is presented as a percentage of state median income for a two-parent family. A two-parent family, living in the state, spent 19 percent of their median income for full-time care of a school-aged child in a child care center.

  5. Cost of living crisis: Most relevant social networks for Millennials in the...

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    Updated Jun 5, 2023
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    Statista (2023). Cost of living crisis: Most relevant social networks for Millennials in the U.S. 2023 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1383882/cost-of-living-crisis-most-relevant-social-networks-for-millennials-in-the-us/
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    Jun 5, 2023
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    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    Apr 19, 2023 - Apr 24, 2023
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    This statistic illustrates the most popular social networks among Millennials for finding the most relevant content on the cost of living crisis in the United States in 2023. According to a survey by We Are Social and Statista Q, 61 percent of Millennials who use TikTok find the most relevant content over there, followed by another 59 percent of the consumers who use YouTube.

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    KFF, Income needed to support a family of four in the high-cost of living...

    • geocommons.com
    Updated May 28, 2008
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    aark (2008). KFF, Income needed to support a family of four in the high-cost of living areas, USA, 2007 [Dataset]. http://geocommons.com/search.html
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    May 28, 2008
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    The Kaiser Family Foundations's State health facts website
    Description

    The poly shapefile shows income levels needed to support a family of four living in the high-cost of living areas within the states. It also shows percent income above the Federal poverty levels ($20,650 = 100%)

  7. Typical price of single-family homes in the U.S. 2020-2024, by state

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    Updated Aug 11, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Typical price of single-family homes in the U.S. 2020-2024, by state [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1041708/typical-home-value-single-family-homes-usa-by-state/
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    Aug 11, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    In the United States, Hawaii was the state with the most expensive housing, with the typical value of single-family homes in the 35th to 65th percentile range exceeding ******* U.S. dollars. Unsurprisingly, Hawaii also ranked top as the state with the highest cost of living. Meanwhile, a property was the least expensive in West Virginia, where it cost under ******* U.S. dollars to buy the typical single-family home. Single-family home prices increased across most states in the United States between December 2023 and December 2024, except in Louisiana, Florida, and the District of Colombia. According to the Federal Housing Association, house appreciation in 13 states exceeded **** percent in 2023.

  8. County Health Rankings 2022

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    Updated Aug 29, 2022
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    Esri (2022). County Health Rankings 2022 [Dataset]. https://atlas-connecteddmv.hub.arcgis.com/items/3a684a0851e74ff1b55225dbdfde78b4
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    Aug 29, 2022
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    Esrihttp://esri.com/
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    Description

    The County Health Rankings, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, measure the health of nearly all counties in the nation and rank them within states. This feature layer contains 2022 County Health Rankings data for nation, state, and county levels. The Rankings are compiled using county-level measures from a variety of national and state data sources. Some example measures are:adult smokingphysical inactivityflu vaccinationschild povertydriving alone to workTo see a full list of variables, as well as their definitions and descriptions, explore the Fields information by clicking the Data tab here in the Item Details. These measures are standardized and combined using scientifically-informed weights."By ranking the health of nearly every county in the nation, County Health Rankings & Roadmaps (CHR&R) illustrates how where we live affects how well and how long we live. CHR&R also shows what each of us can do to create healthier places to live, learn, work, and play – for everyone."Counties are ranked within their state on both health outcomes and health factors. Counties with a lower (better) health outcomes ranking than health factors ranking may see the health of their county decline in the future, as factors today can result in outcomes later. Conversely, counties with a lower (better) factors ranking than outcomes ranking may see the health of their county improve in the future.Some new variables in the 2022 Rankings data compared to previous versions:COVID-19 age-adjusted mortalitySchool segregationSchool funding adequacyGender pay gapChildcare cost burdenChildcare centersLiving wage (while the Living wage measure was introduced to the CHRR dataset in 2022 from the Living Wage Calculator, it is not available in the Living Atlas dataset and user’s interested in the most up to date living wage data can look that up on the Living Wage Calculator website).Data Processing Notes:Data downloaded April 2022Slight modifications made to the source data are as follows:The string " raw value" was removed from field labels/aliases so that auto-generated legends and pop-ups would only have the measure's name, not "(measure's name) raw value" and strings such as "(%)", "rate", or "per 100,000" were added depending on the type of measure.Percentage and Prevalence fields were multiplied by 100 to make them easier to work with in the map.Ratios were set to null if negative to make them easier to work with in the map.For demographic variables, the word "numerator" was removed and the word "population" was added where appropriate.Fields dropped from analytic data file: yearall fields ending in "_cihigh" and "_cilow"and any variables that are not listed in the sources and years documentation.Analytic data file was then merged with state-specific ranking files so that all county rankings and subrankings are included in this layer.2010 US boundaries were used as the data contain 2010 US census geographies, for a total of 3,142 counties.

  9. U.S. annual GDP 1990-2024

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    • statista.com
    Updated Feb 10, 2025
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    Abigail Tierney (2025). U.S. annual GDP 1990-2024 [Dataset]. https://tokrwards.com/?_=%2Ftopics%2F772%2Fgdp%2F%23D%2FIbH0PhabzN99vNwgDeng71Gw4euCn%2B
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    Feb 10, 2025
    Dataset provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Authors
    Abigail Tierney
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    In 2024, the U.S. GDP increased from the previous year to about 29.18 trillion U.S. dollars. Gross domestic product (GDP) refers to the market value of all goods and services produced within a country. In 2024, the United States has the largest economy in the world. What is GDP? Gross domestic product is one of the most important indicators used to analyze the health of an economy. GDP is defined by the BEA as the market value of goods and services produced by labor and property in the United States, regardless of nationality. It is the primary measure of U.S. production. The OECD defines GDP as an aggregate measure of production equal to the sum of the gross values added of all resident, institutional units engaged in production (plus any taxes, and minus any subsidies, on products not included in the value of their outputs). GDP and national debt Although the United States had the highest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the world in 2022, this does not tell us much about the quality of life in any given country. GDP per capita at purchasing power parity (PPP) is an economic measurement that is thought to be a better method for comparing living standards across countries because it accounts for domestic inflation and variations in the cost of living. While the United States might have the largest economy, the country that ranked highest in terms of GDP at PPP was Luxembourg, amounting to around 141,333 international dollars per capita. Singapore, Ireland, and Qatar also ranked highly on the GDP PPP list, and the United States ranked 9th in 2022.

  10. U.S. annual GDP 1990-2024

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    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Authors
    Abigail Tierney
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    In 2024, the U.S. GDP increased from the previous year to about 29.18 trillion U.S. dollars. Gross domestic product (GDP) refers to the market value of all goods and services produced within a country. In 2024, the United States has the largest economy in the world. What is GDP? Gross domestic product is one of the most important indicators used to analyze the health of an economy. GDP is defined by the BEA as the market value of goods and services produced by labor and property in the United States, regardless of nationality. It is the primary measure of U.S. production. The OECD defines GDP as an aggregate measure of production equal to the sum of the gross values added of all resident, institutional units engaged in production (plus any taxes, and minus any subsidies, on products not included in the value of their outputs). GDP and national debt Although the United States had the highest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the world in 2022, this does not tell us much about the quality of life in any given country. GDP per capita at purchasing power parity (PPP) is an economic measurement that is thought to be a better method for comparing living standards across countries because it accounts for domestic inflation and variations in the cost of living. While the United States might have the largest economy, the country that ranked highest in terms of GDP at PPP was Luxembourg, amounting to around 141,333 international dollars per capita. Singapore, Ireland, and Qatar also ranked highly on the GDP PPP list, and the United States ranked 9th in 2022.

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    Brookdale Senior Living Inc - Other-Operating-Expenses

    • macro-rankings.com
    csv, excel
    Updated Aug 10, 2025
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    macro-rankings (2025). Brookdale Senior Living Inc - Other-Operating-Expenses [Dataset]. https://www.macro-rankings.com/markets/stocks/bkd-nyse/income-statement/other-operating-expenses
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    excel, csvAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Aug 10, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    macro-rankings
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    License information was derived automatically

    Area covered
    united states
    Description

    Other-Operating-Expenses Time Series for Brookdale Senior Living Inc. Brookdale Senior Living Inc. owns, manages, and operates senior living communities in the United States. It operates in three segments: Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care, and Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs). The Independent Living segment owns or leases communities comprising independent and assisted living units in a single community that are primarily designed for middle to upper income seniors. The Assisted Living and Memory Care segment owns or leases communities consisting of freestanding, multi-story communities and freestanding, single-story communities, which offer housing and 24-hour assistance with activities of daily living for the Company's residents. This segment operates memory care communities for residents with Alzheimer's and other dementias. The CCRCs segment owns or leases communities that provides various living arrangements, such as independent and assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing; and services to accommodate various levels of physical ability and healthcare needs. It manages communities on behalf of others. The company was incorporated in 2005 and is headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee.

  12. Annual cost of living in top 10 largest U.S. cities in 2024

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    Updated Jun 25, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Annual cost of living in top 10 largest U.S. cities in 2024 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/643471/cost-of-living-in-10-largest-cities-us/
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    Dataset updated
    Jun 25, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    Apr 29, 2024
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    Of the most populous cities in the U.S., San Jose, California had the highest annual income requirement at ******* U.S. dollars annually for homeowners to have an affordable and comfortable life in 2024. This can be compared to Houston, Texas, where homeowners needed an annual income of ****** U.S. dollars in 2024.

  13. U.S. median household income 2023, by state

    • statista.com
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    Updated Sep 16, 2024
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    Statista (2024). U.S. median household income 2023, by state [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/233170/median-household-income-in-the-united-states-by-state/
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    Sep 16, 2024
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2023
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    In 2023, the real median household income in the state of Alabama was 60,660 U.S. dollars. The state with the highest median household income was Massachusetts, which was 106,500 U.S. dollars in 2023. The average median household income in the United States was at 80,610 U.S. dollars.

  14. Monthly residential utility costs, by state U.S. 2023

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    Updated Jun 20, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Monthly residential utility costs, by state U.S. 2023 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1108684/monthly-utility-costs-usa-state/
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    Jun 20, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2023
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    Alaska, Hawaii, and Connecticut were the states with the highest average monthly utility costs in the United States in 2023. Residents paid about ****** U.S. dollars for their electricity bills in Hawaii, while the average monthly bill for natural gas came to *** U.S. dollars. This was significantly higher than in any other state. Bigger homes have higher utility costs Despite regional variations, single-family homes in the United States have grown bigger in size since 1975. This trend also means that, unless homeowners invest in energy savings measures, they will have to pay more for their utility costs. Which are the most affordable states to live in? According to the cost of living index, the three most affordable states to live in are Mississippi, Kansas, and Oklahoma. At the other end of the scale are Hawaii, District of Columbia, and New York. The index is based on housing, utilities, grocery items, transportation, health care, and miscellaneous goods and services. To buy a median priced home in Kansas City, a prospective home buyer will have to earn an annual salary of about ****** U.S. dollars.

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    PACS Group, Inc. - Price-To-Sales-Ratio

    • macro-rankings.com
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    Updated Sep 14, 2025
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    macro-rankings (2025). PACS Group, Inc. - Price-To-Sales-Ratio [Dataset]. https://www.macro-rankings.com/markets/stocks/pacs-nyse/key-financial-ratios/valuation/price-to-sales-ratio
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    Dataset updated
    Sep 14, 2025
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    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Area covered
    united states
    Description

    Price-To-Sales-Ratio Time Series for PACS Group, Inc.. PACS Group, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities in the United States. The company also provides senior care and independent facilities. It engages in the acquisition, ownership, and leasing of health care-related properties. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Farmington, Utah. Skilled Nursing Care Facility

  16. U.S. Consumer Price Index for selected U.S. cities 2024

    • statista.com
    • tokrwards.com
    Updated Mar 5, 2025
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    Statista (2025). U.S. Consumer Price Index for selected U.S. cities 2024 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/245014/consumer-price-index-for-selected-us-cities/
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    Mar 5, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2024
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    In 2024, the CPI in U.S. cities averaged at 313.7. However, the CPI for the New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan area amounted to about 334.21. Prices in New York City were significantly higher than the U.S. average. Nonetheless, the San Diego-Carlsbad area ranked first with a CPI of 373.32.The monthly inflation rate for the United States can be found here.

  17. Cost of living index in India 2025, by city

    • statista.com
    • tokrwards.com
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    Updated Sep 2, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Cost of living index in India 2025, by city [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1399330/india-cost-of-living-index-by-city/
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    Sep 2, 2025
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    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Area covered
    India
    Description

    As of September 2025, Mumbai had the highest cost of living among other cities in the country, with an index value of ****. Gurgaon, a satellite city of Delhi and part of the National Capital Region (NCR) followed it with an index value of ****.  What is cost of living? The cost of living varies depending on geographical regions and factors that affect the cost of living in an area include housing, food, utilities, clothing, childcare, and fuel among others. The cost of living is calculated based on different measures such as the consumer price index (CPI), living cost indexes, and wage price index. CPI refers to the change in the value of consumer goods and services. The wage price index, on the other hand, measures the change in labor services prices due to market pressures. Lastly, the living cost indexes calculate the impact of changing costs on different households. The relationship between wages and costs determines affordability and shifts in the cost of living. Mumbai tops the list Mumbai usually tops the list of most expensive cities in India. As the financial and entertainment hub of the country, Mumbai offers wide opportunities and attracts talent from all over the country. It is the second-largest city in India and has one of the most expensive real estates in the world.

  18. Most expensive cities to live in Africa as of 2024

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    • thefarmdosupply.com
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    Updated Jul 10, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Most expensive cities to live in Africa as of 2024 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1218516/cost-of-living-in-selected-african-cities/
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    Jul 10, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2024
    Area covered
    Africa
    Description

    Addis Ababa, in Ethiopia, ranked as the most expensive city to live in Africa as of 2024, considering consumer goods prices. The Ethiopian capital obtained an index score of ****, followed by Harare, in Zimbabwe, with ****. Morocco and South Africa were the countries with the most representatives among the ** cities with the highest cost of living in Africa.

  19. U.S. real per capita GDP 2024, by state

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    Updated Jul 31, 2025
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    Statista (2025). U.S. real per capita GDP 2024, by state [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/248063/per-capita-us-real-gross-domestic-product-gdp-by-state/
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    Jul 31, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2024
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    Out of all 50 states, New York had the highest per-capita real gross domestic product (GDP) in 2024, at 92,341 U.S. dollars, followed closely by Massachusetts. Mississippi had the lowest per-capita real GDP, at 41,603 U.S. dollars. While not a state, the District of Columbia had a per capita GDP of more than 210,780 U.S. dollars. What is real GDP? A country’s real GDP is a measure that shows the value of the goods and services produced by an economy and is adjusted for inflation. The real GDP of a country helps economists to see the health of a country’s economy and its standard of living. Downturns in GDP growth can indicate financial difficulties, such as the financial crisis of 2008 and 2009, when the U.S. GDP decreased by 2.5 percent. The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on U.S. GDP, shrinking the economy 2.8 percent. The U.S. economy rebounded in 2021, however, growing by nearly six percent. Why real GDP per capita matters Real GDP per capita takes the GDP of a country, state, or metropolitan area and divides it by the number of people in that area. Some argue that per-capita GDP is more important than the GDP of a country, as it is a good indicator of whether or not the country’s population is getting wealthier, thus increasing the standard of living in that area. The best measure of standard of living when comparing across countries is thought to be GDP per capita at purchasing power parity (PPP) which uses the prices of specific goods to compare the absolute purchasing power of a countries currency.

  20. Least affordable U.S. colleges 2012, showing attendance cost

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    Updated Aug 6, 2012
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    Statista (2012). Least affordable U.S. colleges 2012, showing attendance cost [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/238909/least-affordable-us-colleges-showing-attendance-cost/
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    Aug 6, 2012
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    Time period covered
    2012
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    This statistic shows a ranking of the least affordable colleges in the United States as of 2012. To calculate the ranking the Daily Beast considered average student debt, total cost for tuition and general living expenses, average amount of financial aid received by students and average income earned by graduates in their future careers. In this graphic the in-state attending cost is depicted. At Sacred Heart University, the university ranked as the least affordable, total attendance cost is on average ****** U.S. dollars.

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Statista (2025). Cost of living index in the U.S. 2024, by state [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1240947/cost-of-living-index-usa-by-state/
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Cost of living index in the U.S. 2024, by state

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Dataset updated
May 27, 2025
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Statistahttp://statista.com/
Time period covered
2024
Area covered
United States
Description

West Virginia and Kansas had the lowest cost of living across all U.S. states, with composite costs being half of those found in Hawaii. This was according to a composite index that compares prices for various goods and services on a state-by-state basis. In West Virginia, the cost of living index amounted to **** — well below the national benchmark of 100. Virginia— which had an index value of ***** — was only slightly above that benchmark. Expensive places to live included Hawaii, Massachusetts, and California. Housing costs in the U.S. Housing is usually the highest expense in a household’s budget. In 2023, the average house sold for approximately ******* U.S. dollars, but house prices in the Northeast and West regions were significantly higher. Conversely, the South had some of the least expensive housing. In West Virginia, Mississippi, and Louisiana, the median price of the typical single-family home was less than ******* U.S. dollars. That makes living expenses in these states significantly lower than in states such as Hawaii and California, where housing is much pricier. What other expenses affect the cost of living? Utility costs such as electricity, natural gas, water, and internet also influence the cost of living. In Alaska, Hawaii, and Connecticut, the average monthly utility cost exceeded *** U.S. dollars. That was because of the significantly higher prices for electricity and natural gas in these states.

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