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113.4
Cost of living index
U.S. avg = 100
129
Housing cost index
113
Utilities index
106
Food & groceries index
94
Healthcare index
108
Transportation index
$127 /mo
Avg. electricity bill
$3.28 /gal
Avg. gas price
Historical data
Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.
Cost of living index
2000–2024113.4▼ 4%
MERIC composite index, U.S. average = 100.
Data table
| Cost of living index | 113.4 | U.S. avg = 100 |
| Housing cost index | 129 | |
| Utilities index | 113 | |
| Food & groceries index | 106 | |
| Healthcare index | 94 | |
| Transportation index | 108 | |
| Avg. electricity bill | $127 /mo | |
| Avg. gas price | $3.28 /gal |
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