The United States of America is home to exceptional variation when it comes to the cost of living. The country houses some of the most expensive cities on Earth, but it also has some regions with approachable and affordable costs. We’ll be taking a look at the states in America with the lowest cost of living, including Alabama, Kansas, and Mississippi. But what’s the #1 cheapest state in the country? You’ll have to read on to find out!
To organize this list, we took a look at the 2023 Third Quarter cost of living series presented by the Missouri state government. This list provides a comprehensive overview of each state’s rank in overall cost of living. It also breaks down the categories that make up the rank, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of each state when it comes to cost.
7. Arkansas
The state with the seventh-lowest cost of living in America is Arkansas. This beautiful, southern state has an overall cost of living index score of 88.5. While Arkansas isn’t the most affordable state in America, it has some of the lowest health costs in the country. Additionally, Arkansas has reasonable utilities and grocery prices, comparatively.