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92.4
Cost of living index
U.S. avg = 100
88
Housing cost index
97
Utilities index
97
Food & groceries index
101
Healthcare index
92
Transportation index
4.2% state (6.4% avg. combined)
Sales tax
$2.98 /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
2010–202492.4▼ 4%
MERIC composite index, U.S. average = 100.
Data table
| Cost of living index | 92.4 | U.S. avg = 100 |
| Housing cost index | 88 | |
| Utilities index | 97 | |
| Food & groceries index | 97 | |
| Healthcare index | 101 | |
| Transportation index | 92 | |
| Sales tax | 4.2% state (6.4% avg. combined) | |
| Avg. gas price | $2.98 /gal |
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