Manhattan and Brooklyn are the two most expensive boroughs in New York City, according to Investopedia. Even building skyward, more than eight million New Yorkers compete for a finite amount of land.
The sky-high cost of living in Honolulu (and across most of Hawaii) reflects the demand for transplants to live in what may be America’s most beautiful state.
According to California government sources, the median home value in the San Francisco Bay Area is just about $1 million.
If you let popular culture color your view, Los Angeles is the second-most iconic American city. However, as California has seen more than 500,000 residents depart since approximately 2020.
The nation’s capital isn’t anyone’s idea of paradise, but Kiplinger notes that the median household value in D.C. is just shy of $670,000.
Even with all the sun, sights, and outdoor activities keeping your blood pressure low, homeowners and renters have to cringe at the cost of living in a city with a median home price of nearly $838,000.
While those outside of Seattle see frequent stories of its unique brand of chaos, those in Seattle aren’t seeing much relief in terms of the cost of living.
Kiplinger notes that the cost of living in Boston is nearly 50% higher than the United States average. If you want to take full advantage of Boston’s nightlife, go to a few Celtics or Red Sox games a year.
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