Hawaii Tops U.S. for Costly Living and Housing

Hawaii has been identified as the U.S. state with the highest cost of living, surpassing traditionally expensive states like California and New York. This is attributed to Hawaii's high home prices and its remote location, which increases the cost of importing goods and services. The ranking, based on data from The Council for Community and Economic Research, highlights that the most expensive states are generally located on the West and Northeast coasts.