These Are The 7 Most Expensive Cities In The U.S.

The cost of living has gone up for most of us across the US. But some places are and will always be more expensive to live in than others.

Some of us are glad to make the sacrifices needed to live in the most expensive cities in the US. Others would rather trade the high cost of living for a more a less hip location that leaves money in their pockets at the end of the day.

So, what are the most expensive places to live?

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Orange County, California

The third city in California to land on this list, the cost of living index for Orange County is 140.6, making is slightly more expensive than Boston, which has a cost of living index of 139.9.

While the average cost of a gallon of milk or a T-Bone steak in the OC is cheaper than elsewhere, it’s the pricey homes that put the OC on this list. The average home cost is $682,703.

Washington, DC

Expensive homes put the nation’s capital in 6th place. The average home in the capital costs $746,549 and the overall cost of living index is 144.6.

To make up for the high cost of living in DC, the area is full of jobs with higher than average incomes.

Stamford, Connecticut

Housing and other costs of living are nearly twice the national average in Stamford. The typical home sells for $569,411 while a gallon of milk costs $2.51, more expensive than in New York City.

Although it’s expensive, its proximity to Manhattan makes it an appealing option for people who need to travel to NYC often.

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