States Where It Costs the Most to 'Live Comfortably'

In the 10 most expensive states in the nation, you'd need to make six figures to "live comfortably," according to Visual Capitalist. The site defines the term as the amount a single individual would have to earn to cover what it calls a "50/30/20 budget"—meaning 50% for necessities such as housing and utilities, 30% for discretionary spending, and 20% for saving or investments. Here, the 10 most and least expensive states, and the amount you'd require annually for that comfy lifestyle:

Most Expensive States

1. Massachusetts; $116,022
2. Hawaii; $113,693
3. California; $113,651
4. New York; $111,738
5. Washington state; $106,496
6. Colorado; $103,293
7. New Jersey; $103,002
8. Maryland; $102,918
9. Oregon; $101,088
10. Rhode Island; $100,838

Least Expensive States

41. Iowa $83,366
42. Mississippi $82,742
43. Louisiana $82,451
44. South Dakota $81,453
45. Ohio $80,704
46. Kentucky $80,704
47. North Dakota $80,538
48. Oklahoma $80,413
49. Arkansas $79,456
50. West Virginia $78,790

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