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

    • statista.com
    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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    Dataset updated
    May 27, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    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.

  2. 🛒🏷️🛍️ Cost of living

    • kaggle.com
    Updated Sep 14, 2023
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    meer atif magsi (2023). 🛒🏷️🛍️ Cost of living [Dataset]. https://www.kaggle.com/datasets/meeratif/cost-of-living
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    Dataset updated
    Sep 14, 2023
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    Kagglehttp://kaggle.com/
    Authors
    meer atif magsi
    Description

    Cost of Living - Country Rankings Dataset

    Context:

    The "Cost of Living - Country Rankings Dataset" provides comprehensive information on the cost of living in various countries around the world. Understanding the cost of living is crucial for individuals, businesses, and policymakers alike, as it impacts decisions related to travel, relocation, investment, and economic analysis. This dataset is intended to serve as a valuable resource for researchers, data analysts, and anyone interested in exploring and comparing the cost of living across different nations.

    Content:

    This dataset comprises four primary columns:

    1. Countries: This column contains the names of various countries included in the dataset. Each country is identified by its official name.

    2. Cost of Living: The "Cost of Living" column represents the cost of living index or score for each country. This index is typically calculated by considering various factors, such as housing, food, transportation, healthcare, and other essential expenses. A higher index value indicates a higher cost of living in that particular country, while a lower value suggests a more affordable cost of living.

    3. 2017 Global Rank: This column provides the global ranking of each country's cost of living in the year 2017. The ranking is based on the cost of living index mentioned earlier. A lower rank indicates a lower cost of living relative to other countries, while a higher rank suggests a higher cost of living position.

    4. Available Data: The "Available Data" column indicates whether or not data for a specific country and year is available.

    This dataset is designed to support various data analysis and visualization tasks. Users can explore trends in the cost of living, identify countries with high or low cost of living, and analyze how rankings have changed over time. Researchers can use this dataset to conduct in-depth studies on the factors influencing the cost of living in different regions and the economic implications of such variations.

    Please note that the dataset includes information for the year 2017, and users are encouraged to consider this when interpreting the data, as economic conditions and the cost of living may have changed since then. Additionally, this dataset aims to provide a snapshot of cost of living rankings for countries in 2017 and may not cover every country in the world.

    Link: https://www.theglobaleconomy.com/rankings/cost_of_living_wb/

    Disclaimer: The accuracy and completeness of the data provided in this dataset are subject to the source from which it was obtained. Users are advised to cross-reference this data with authoritative sources and exercise discretion when making decisions based on it. The dataset creator and Kaggle assume no responsibility for any actions taken based on the information provided herein.

  3. Impact of increased cost of living on adults across Great Britain

    • ons.gov.uk
    • cy.ons.gov.uk
    xlsx
    Updated Dec 4, 2023
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    Office for National Statistics (2023). Impact of increased cost of living on adults across Great Britain [Dataset]. https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/personalandhouseholdfinances/expenditure/datasets/impactofincreasedcostoflivingonadultsacrossgreatbritain
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    xlsxAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Dec 4, 2023
    Dataset provided by
    Office for National Statisticshttp://www.ons.gov.uk/
    License

    Open Government Licence 3.0http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
    License information was derived automatically

    Area covered
    United Kingdom
    Description

    People in Great Britain's experiences of and actions following increases in their costs of living, and how these differed by a range of personal characteristics.

  4. Main reasons that people have seen their cost of living increase Great...

    • statista.com
    Updated May 21, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Main reasons that people have seen their cost of living increase Great Britain 2025 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1304937/great-britain-reasons-for-cost-of-living-increase/
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    Dataset updated
    May 21, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    Apr 2, 2025 - Apr 27, 2025
    Area covered
    Great Britain, United Kingdom
    Description

    In April 2025, 92 percent of households in Great Britain that reported a cost of living increase in the previous month advised that that their food bills had increased, with 80 percent reporting increased gas or electricity bills.

  5. Cost of Living Survey & Statistics 2024

    • budgetdirect.com.au
    Updated Jun 19, 2024
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    Budget Direct (2024). Cost of Living Survey & Statistics 2024 [Dataset]. https://www.budgetdirect.com.au/life-insurance/articles/cost-of-living-survey-statistics.html
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    Dataset updated
    Jun 19, 2024
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Budget Directhttps://www.budgetdirect.com.au/
    Area covered
    Australia
    Variables measured
    Cost of living expenses
    Description

    Find out how Australians feel about the increasing cost of living in our latest survey, as well as the latest data from the Cost of Living Index in 2024.

  6. Most relevant social networks for cost of living crisis in the U.S. 2023

    • statista.com
    Updated Jun 5, 2023
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    Statista (2023). Most relevant social networks for cost of living crisis in the U.S. 2023 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1381959/most-relevant-social-networks-for-cost-of-living-crisis-in-the-us/
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    Dataset updated
    Jun 5, 2023
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    Apr 19, 2023 - Apr 24, 2023
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    The cost of living is spiraling. Prices are going up, household expenses are rising, and the U.S. inflation rate reached a 40-year record high in 2023. Many consumers are looking for new ways to deal with this situation and refer to social media for support. So, which social media platforms have the most helpful content to deal with the current cost of living crisis in the U.S.? According to an exclusive survey by We Are Social and Statista Q, around 61 percent of TikTok users in the United States find helpful content there. Coming on number second is YouTube, as 56 percent of YouTube users find life hacks, tricks, money saving tips and other suitable advice to deal with inflation in 2023.

  7. What actions are people taking because of the rising cost of living? March...

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    • gov.uk
    Updated Aug 5, 2022
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    Office for National Statistics (2022). What actions are people taking because of the rising cost of living? March to June 2022 [Dataset]. https://s3.amazonaws.com/thegovernmentsays-files/content/182/1828634.html
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    Dataset updated
    Aug 5, 2022
    Dataset provided by
    GOV.UKhttp://gov.uk/
    Authors
    Office for National Statistics
    Description

    Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

  8. I

    Italy Cost of Living Index

    • ceicdata.com
    Updated Aug 23, 2019
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    CEICdata.com (2019). Italy Cost of Living Index [Dataset]. https://www.ceicdata.com/en/italy/cost-of-living-index-19131
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    Dataset updated
    Aug 23, 2019
    Dataset provided by
    CEICdata.com
    License

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

    Time period covered
    Dec 1, 2006 - Dec 1, 2017
    Area covered
    Italy
    Description

    Cost of Living Index data was reported at 7,726.308 1913=1 in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 7,642.160 1913=1 for 2016. Cost of Living Index data is updated yearly, averaging 5.167 1913=1 from Dec 1861 (Median) to 2017, with 157 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7,726.308 1913=1 in 2017 and a record low of 0.766 1913=1 in 1865. Cost of Living Index data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Italy – Table IT.I030: Cost of Living Index: 1913=1.

  9. Consumer concern around the rising cost of living Greater China 2023

    • statista.com
    Updated Jul 8, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Consumer concern around the rising cost of living Greater China 2023 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1440206/greater-china-consumer-concern-around-the-rising-cost-of-living/
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    Dataset updated
    Jul 8, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Area covered
    Hong Kong, China
    Description

    According to the 2023 Global Consumer Insights Survey China report, only *** percent of respondents in mainland China and Hong Kong were found to be extremely concerned about the rising cost of living in relation to their personal financial situation. Those who were somewhat concerned accounted for ** percent of the total respondents. Seven percent of respondents were not at all concerned about the rising cost.

  10. Cost of Living Survey & Statistics 2023

    • budgetdirect.com.au
    Updated Jul 13, 2023
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    Budget Direct (2023). Cost of Living Survey & Statistics 2023 [Dataset]. https://www.budgetdirect.com.au/life-insurance/articles/cost-of-living-survey-statistics/2023.html
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    Dataset updated
    Jul 13, 2023
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Budget Directhttps://www.budgetdirect.com.au/
    Area covered
    Australia
    Variables measured
    Cost of living expenses
    Description

    Budget Direct's in-depth analysis of the latest statistics and survey responses on Australian attitudes to cost of living increases.

  11. Reasons for cost of living increases in Ireland survey 2024

    • statista.com
    Updated Jul 4, 2024
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    Statista (2024). Reasons for cost of living increases in Ireland survey 2024 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1475458/ireland-cost-of-living-survey/
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    Dataset updated
    Jul 4, 2024
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Area covered
    Ireland
    Description

    Approximately 81 percent of people in the Republic of Ireland thought that the state of the global economy was the main contributing factor to the rising cost of living in the country. By contrast, just 49 percent of people in Ireland believed that workers demanding pay rises was the main reason.

  12. Impact of increased cost of living on adults across Great Britain

    • gov.uk
    Updated Dec 4, 2023
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    Office for National Statistics (2023). Impact of increased cost of living on adults across Great Britain [Dataset]. https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/impact-of-increased-cost-of-living-on-adults-across-great-britain
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    Dataset updated
    Dec 4, 2023
    Dataset provided by
    GOV.UKhttp://gov.uk/
    Authors
    Office for National Statistics
    Area covered
    United Kingdom
    Description

    Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

  13. G

    Cost of living in | TheGlobalEconomy.com

    • theglobaleconomy.com
    csv, excel, xml
    Updated Jan 13, 2024
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    Globalen LLC (2024). Cost of living in | TheGlobalEconomy.com [Dataset]. www.theglobaleconomy.com/rankings/cost_of_living_wb/1000/
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    xml, excel, csvAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Jan 13, 2024
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Globalen LLC
    License

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

    Time period covered
    Dec 31, 2017 - Dec 31, 2021
    Area covered
    World
    Description

    The average for 2021 based on 165 countries was 79.81 index points. The highest value was in Bermuda: 212.7 index points and the lowest value was in Syria: 33.25 index points. The indicator is available from 2017 to 2021. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

  14. g

    The rising cost of living and its effects on Londoners | gimi9.com

    • gimi9.com
    Updated May 7, 2008
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    (2008). The rising cost of living and its effects on Londoners | gimi9.com [Dataset]. https://gimi9.com/dataset/uk_the-rising-cost-of-living-and-its-effects-on-londoners/
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    Dataset updated
    May 7, 2008
    License

    CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedicationhttps://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/
    License information was derived automatically

    Description

    This work looks at the spiralling cost of living and the challenges facing Londoners including the rising poverty levels in the capital. The latest update is dated August 2022. The report and public attitudes and behaviour charts (published 1 February 2022) were republished (7 April 2022) to correct a calculation error. This error was due to manual calculation.

  15. The higher cost of living and its impact on individuals in Great Britain:...

    • gov.uk
    • s3.amazonaws.com
    Updated Apr 25, 2022
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    Office for National Statistics (2022). The higher cost of living and its impact on individuals in Great Britain: November 2021 to April 2022 [Dataset]. https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/the-higher-cost-of-living-and-its-impact-on-individuals-in-great-britain-november-2021-to-april-2022
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    Dataset updated
    Apr 25, 2022
    Dataset provided by
    GOV.UKhttp://gov.uk/
    Authors
    Office for National Statistics
    Area covered
    United Kingdom
    Description

    Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

  16. British adults reporting a cost of living increase 2021-2025

    • statista.com
    Updated Jul 18, 2025
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    Statista (2025). British adults reporting a cost of living increase 2021-2025 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1300280/great-britain-cost-of-living-increase/
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    Dataset updated
    Jul 18, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    Nov 3, 2021 - Jun 29, 2025
    Area covered
    United Kingdom
    Description

    In June 2025, 59 percent of households in Great Britain reported that their cost of living had increased in the previous month, compared with 72 percent in April. Although the share of people reporting a cost of living increase has generally been falling since August 2022, when 91 percent of households reported an increase, the most recent figures indicate that the Cost of Living Crisis is still ongoing for many households in the UK. Crisis ligers even as inflation falls Although various factors have been driving the Cost of Living Crisis in Britain, high inflation has undoubtedly been one of the main factors. After several years of relatively low inflation, the CPI inflation rate shot up from 2021 onwards, hitting a high of 11.1 percent in October 2022. In the months since that peak, inflation has fallen to more usual levels, and was 2.5 percent in December 2024, slightly up from 1.7 percent in September. Since June 2023, wages have also started to grow at a faster rate than inflation, albeit after a long period where average wages were falling relative to overall price increases. Economy continues to be the main issue for voters Ahead of the last UK general election, the economy was consistently selected as the main issue for voters for several months. Although the Conservative Party was seen by voters as the best party for handling the economy before October 2022, this perception collapsed following the market's reaction to Liz Truss' mini-budget. Even after changing their leader from Truss to Rishi Sunak, the Conservatives continued to fall in the polls, and would go onto lose the election decisively. Since the election, the economy remains the most important issue in the UK, although it was only slightly ahead of immigration and health as of January 2025.

  17. Share of people making spending cuts due to increased cost of living Europe...

    • statista.com
    Updated Sep 2, 2024
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    Statista (2024). Share of people making spending cuts due to increased cost of living Europe 2022 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1340720/europe-cost-of-living-personal-spending-cuts/
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    Dataset updated
    Sep 2, 2024
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    Sep 6, 2022 - Sep 28, 2022
    Area covered
    Europe
    Description

    High inflation driven by rising energy and food costs are causing a severe cost of living crisis in Europe. As of September 2022, the majority of people surveyed in seven European countries advised they had curbed their spending as a consquence, ranging from 69 percent in Italy to 54 percent in Sweden.

  18. The rising cost of living and its impact on individuals in Great Britain

    • ons.gov.uk
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    Updated Apr 25, 2022
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    Office for National Statistics (2022). The rising cost of living and its impact on individuals in Great Britain [Dataset]. https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/personalandhouseholdfinances/expenditure/datasets/therisingcostoflivinganditsimpactonindividualsingreatbritain
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    xlsxAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Apr 25, 2022
    Dataset provided by
    Office for National Statisticshttp://www.ons.gov.uk/
    License

    Open Government Licence 3.0http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
    License information was derived automatically

    Area covered
    United Kingdom
    Description

    How different groups in the population have been affected by an increase in their cost of living, using data from the Opinions and Lifestyle Survey, November 2021 to March 2022.

  19. T

    Turkey Cost of Living Index: 63=100: Istanbul: Monthly

    • ceicdata.com
    Updated Jan 15, 2025
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    CEICdata.com (2025). Turkey Cost of Living Index: 63=100: Istanbul: Monthly [Dataset]. https://www.ceicdata.com/en/turkey/cost-of-living-index-wage-earners-istanbul-1963100/cost-of-living-index-63100-istanbul-monthly
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    Dataset updated
    Jan 15, 2025
    Dataset provided by
    CEICdata.com
    License

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

    Time period covered
    Aug 1, 2017 - Jul 1, 2018
    Area covered
    Türkiye
    Variables measured
    Cost of Living
    Description

    Turkey Cost of Living Index: 63=100: Istanbul: Monthly data was reported at 517,132,174.700 1963=100 in Oct 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 509,020,201.200 1963=100 for Sep 2018. Turkey Cost of Living Index: 63=100: Istanbul: Monthly data is updated monthly, averaging 202,839.100 1963=100 from Jan 1964 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 658 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 517,132,174.700 1963=100 in Oct 2018 and a record low of 100.400 1963=100 in Aug 1964. Turkey Cost of Living Index: 63=100: Istanbul: Monthly data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Istanbul Chamber of Commerce. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Turkey – Table TR.I015: Cost of Living Index: Wage Earners: Istanbul: 1963=100.

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    Impacts of rising cost of living on London

    • data.europa.eu
    Updated Jan 23, 2023
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    Greater London Authority (2023). Impacts of rising cost of living on London [Dataset]. https://data.europa.eu/data/datasets/impacts-of-rising-cost-of-living-on-london~~1?locale=ga
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    Dataset updated
    Jan 23, 2023
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Greater London Authority
    Area covered
    London
    Description

    Description and Purpose

    This data companion pack is a resource intended to frame and be read alongside the linked rapid review of evidence for interventions to address the cost of living crisis (available on the Institute of Health Equity website) .

    The resource provides intelligence and context on the cost of living crisis in London only, while the accompanying rapid review of evidence for interventions to mitigate the impacts of the rising cost of living on London, contains the recommendations for action.

    1. This pack is intended to provide a high-level overview of the impacts of the costs of living crisis on London and the need Londoners have for support to deal with the cost of living crisis through intelligence available in the public domain.
    2. This pack identifies how certain groups in the population already experiencing health inequalities are at greatest risk of poverty and worsening health due to the cost of living crisis.
    3. Given there are significant gaps in intelligence available, this pack also highlights these gaps and limitations in our understanding.

    Audience

    It will be useful for health leaders, analysts, officers, and policy makers from local and regional government, integrated care systems, NHS, academia, VCS organisations and partners across London to support their work to address the costs of living crisis by

    • Advocating for the need for action to address the rising cost of living given impacts on health and health inequalities ​
    • Framing the context for the interventions highlighted in the linked rapid review of interventions​
    • Engaging communities ​

    ​Development of this resource

    The Institute of Health Equity (IHE), Greater London Authority (GLA) Health, GLA City Intelligence Unit, Office for Health Improvement and Disparities London (OHID), Association of Directors of Public Health London (ADPH), and NHSE have collaboratively produced this report, as part of the Building the Evidence (BTE) programme of work

    • The sources of data available and topics included have been identified from existing published data, working in partnership through iterative discussion
    • The resource is provided in PDF and PowerPoint format to support colleagues in their work to
    • There is no current plan for periodic updates of this resource, though this will be discussed on completion of this programme of work
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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
Dataset authored and provided by
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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