Prices differ by state and metro.
By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Regional price parities show that the same basket costs more in some places than others.
| State ⇅ | Price level (US = 100) ⇅ |
|---|---|
| California | 110.7 |
| Hawaii | 110.0 |
| District of Columbia | 109.9 |
| New Jersey | 108.8 |
| New York | 107.9 |
| Washington | 107.0 |
| Massachusetts | 105.8 |
| Maryland | 105.0 |
| New Hampshire | 104.2 |
| Connecticut | 103.6 |
| State ⇅ | Price level (US = 100) ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Arkansas | 86.9 |
| Mississippi | 87.0 |
| Iowa | 87.8 |
| Oklahoma | 87.8 |
| Louisiana | 88.2 |
| South Dakota | 88.6 |
| Alabama | 88.8 |
| North Dakota | 89.0 |
| West Virginia | 89.5 |
| Kansas | 90.1 |
| State ⇅ | Median rent a month ⇅ |
|---|---|
| California | $2,104 |
| Hawaii | $1,942 |
| District of Columbia | $1,931 |
| Massachusetts | $1,848 |
| Washington | $1,824 |
| Colorado | $1,822 |
| Florida | $1,812 |
| New Jersey | $1,800 |
| Maryland | $1,721 |
| Nevada | $1,709 |
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