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Massachusetts Named One of the Most Expensive States To Live In For 2023

Well this news hits like a handful of pocket change to the face: Massachusetts was just named one of the most expensive states to live in in 2023. Make that…

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Well this news hits like a handful of pocket change to the face: Massachusetts was just named one of the most expensive states to live in in 2023. Make that 2 pocketfuls of change. Ouch.

Scholaroo (fun name) is behind a yearly study that gauges all 50 states on costs of pretty much everything from education, health care, and taxes to haircuts, groceries, and rent. There are a LOT of metrics factored in to determine the yearly ranking of Most Expensive States to Live In, and 2023 doesn't bring happy news for the Bay State. Maybe that's one of the reasons why Massachusetts has one of the most depressed cites in America. To read up on that CLICK HERE for the story.

The biggest bargain? South Dakota. They are the LEAST expensive state to live in.

Now for the worst... I'll give you the Top 10 Most Expensive states, then I'll let you know how ALL of the New England states finished up. Ok deep breath, middle finger to inflation, and let's gooo!!

Most Expensive States To Live In Countdown - #10

Texas

Plus you're blowing cash on lots of gas because everything is soooooooo faaaaaarrrrrr awaaaayyyyyyyy in Texas.

Most Expensive States To Live In Countdown - #9

Maryland

Handing over all your money at least tastes a little better when dusted with Old Bay. I know, that doesn't make a lick of sense.

Most Expensive States To Live In Countdown - #8

Vermont

Man those cows are getting a BARGAIN!!

Most Expensive States To Live In Countdown - #7

Connecticut

I feel like some in Connecticut will be proud to be on the Most Expensive list. LOL. But a lot definitely won't.

Most Expensive States To Live In Countdown - #6

New Jersey

Some people consider it "the cheaper alternative to New York (City)." I guess so... by a few ranks.

Most Expensive States To Live In Countdown - #5

Washington

It's expensive. Another reason for Seattle to be emo.

Most Expensive States To Live In Countdown - #4

Massachusetts

Is this why I can't get in and out of the grocery store for under $150 anymore?! I leave with my one bagful thinking "did I just get mugged?"

Most Expensive States To Live In Countdown - #3

Hawaii

Living in paradise comes at a cost.

Most Expensive States To Live In Countdown - #2

New York

Big Apple, Bigger Bills.

Most Expensive States To Live In Countdown - #1

THE Most Expensive State to Live In in 2023 is California!

This shouldn't come as a surprise. I have a cousin living in San Fransisco and I'm pretty sure he told me he just bought a 1 square foot house for $3.5 million. Yes I'm exaggerating... but not by much.

MAINE

Maine finished as the 32nd Most Expensive State in the Country in 2023.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

New Hampshire finished as the 31st Most Expensive State in the Country in 2023.

RHODE ISLAND

Rhode Island finished as the 39th Most Expensive State in the Country in 2023. New England's biggest bargain!!!

Jackson Blue has been on Boston airwaves for over 20 years. He is a foodie family person with a passion for having fun forever. Jackson likes to write about food, restaurants, Massachusetts and Boston happenings.