How much does it cost to live the American Dream? More than most of us can afford, according to two recent studies. A household would have to spend more than $150,000 a year to live the dream in ...

which measures the differences in price levels for goods and services across states by comparing them to national price levels for a given year. States with a higher cost of living rank lower.

If you can handle Minnesota’s harsh winters, you might enjoy a high quality of life there as a retiree. The state excels in ...

President Trump campaigned on the promise to bring down the U.S. cost of living. That could be easier said than done.

CPI. This is the consumer price index from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, not to be confused with a cost of living index. "That’s the index that went up 7.5% in the last year, the highest ...

To prove his point, Jax breaks down his cost of living in America versus living abroad. For total transparency, the ...

Food: Weekly trips to the grocery store can add up, especially if food costs are high where you live. According to the latest BLS data, consumers average over $7,000 per year on food expenses.