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US States Ranked by Affordability in 2025
The US News & World Report used data from the US Bureau of Economic Analysis to rank all 50 US states based on how affordable they are.
This ranking helps people understand the cost of living and housing in each state.
The analysis gives us a view of which states are more or less expensive to live in.
This helps people to make informed decisions about where to live, by knowing which states are budget-friendly.
US News & World Report ranked all 50 US states by affordability.
The rankings used data from the US Bureau of Economic Analysis.
The study considers housing affordability.
The study also considers the cost of living in each state.
Rankings give insights into which states are more and less affordable.
- Who
- US News & World Report
- What
- Ranked US states by affordability.
- Where
- US States (Arkansas to New York)
- When
- 2025
- Why
- To provide insight into housing and cost of living.
Key facts
- Source
- US News & World Report
- Data Source
- US Bureau of Economic Analysis
- Focus
- State Affordability Rankings
- Content
- Cost of living and housing affordability
