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138
Cost of living index
U.S. avg = 100
196
Housing cost index
120
Utilities index
112
Food & groceries index
103
Healthcare index
133
Transportation index
$145 /mo
Avg. electricity bill
$4.80 /gal
Avg. gas price
1st in the U.S.
Historical data
Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.
Cost of living index
2010–2024138▲ 6%
Composite cost of living index (U.S. average = 100).
Data table
| Cost of living index | 138 | U.S. avg = 100 |
| Housing cost index | 196 | |
| Utilities index | 120 | |
| Food & groceries index | 112 | |
| Healthcare index | 103 | |
| Transportation index | 133 | |
| Avg. electricity bill | $145 /mo | |
| Avg. gas price | $4.80 /gal | 1st in the U.S. |
Compared to the United States
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Compared to other states
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