Top 10 Most Expensive States To Live In 2024. Although the precise order varies from year to year, a handful of states seem to rank near the top of the best state to live in list every year. Notably, three out of the top five most expensive states are located on coasts.

Perhaps surprisingly, the united states breaks the top 10 on only one of the three lists. Us news ranks the states with the best economic affordability, based on the cost of living and housing affordability.