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Hawaii tops MERIC cost-of-living rankings as housing drives the gap

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Hawaii tops MERIC cost-of-living rankings as housing drives the gap
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A MERIC Cost of Living Index places Hawaii as the most expensive state, led by high housing costs, while Oklahoma is the most affordable; the rankings show stark regional differences in everyday expenses and tie affordability to migration trends and broader economic concerns ahead of the 2026 elections.

Topics:business#affordability#cost-of-living#economy#hawaii#housing-costs#meric
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