Summary
New data from the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center (MERIC) reveals the states with the highest and lowest cost-of-living, with Hawaii, Massachusetts, Alaska, California, and New York topping the most expensive list, and Oklahoma, Alabama, Mississippi, Kansas, and West Virginia being the most affordable. Housing is identified as the primary driver of affordability differences, influencing migration trends and becoming a key issue for the 2026 midterm elections.
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