What is the most expensive state to stay in?

Hawaii. The island state wins the prize for highest cost of living index, outranking any other state on the list by at least 31 points.



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Hawaii took the top spot in our investigation of the states with the most expensive cost of living. The total average annual expenditure of $55,491 leaves its residents just $5,929 to spend per year on average. Consequently, Hawaii ranked as the state with the lowest disposable income.

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The cost of living in Florida is higher than the national average, with research putting Florida 15th highest across US states. According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the average cost of living per person in Florida is around $4,224 per person monthly.

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The 10 Most Expensive Cities in the World
  • 7: Copenhagen. ...
  • 7: Seoul. ...
  • 5: Osaka. ...
  • 5: Geneva. ...
  • 4: Zurich. ...
  • 1: Hong Kong. ...
  • 1: Paris. ...
  • 1: Singapore. The Economist Intelligence Unit survey looked at cities around the world to determine the 133 most expensive.


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According to the analysis, the most expensive vacation destinations, excluding flight costs, are:
  • Gustavia, St. Barts.
  • Gstaad, Switzerland.
  • Aspen, Colorado.
  • Park City, Utah.
  • Maui, Hawaii.
  • London, England.
  • Cocoa Island, Maldives.
  • Maun, Botswana.


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To live comfortably in Hawaii, an annual income of around $70,000 to $100,000 for a single person, or $120,000 to $200,000 for a family is recommended. Is it expensive to live in Hawaii? Yes, Hawaii is known for its high cost of living due to factors such as housing, groceries, utilities, and transportation.

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The cost of living in Miami is 20% higher than the national average, which isn't too bad if you're coming from high-cost-of-living cities like New York, D.C., and San Francisco. It is a big jump if you're moving locally or from a smaller city.

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