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Massachusetts Tops Cost of Living | Concord News
Massachusetts just claimed the title of most expensive state to live comfortably, with a family of four needing nearly $330K annually — up 6% from last year. Solo earners need about $127K, with Hawaii the only state demanding more for singles. California and Hawaii are the only other states where families hit the $300K mark. Based on a 50-30-20 budget split (necessities, fun, savings), these numbers come from MIT’s living wage calculator. With median home prices at $665K, it’s no surprise. Even Maine, New England’s most affordable state, still requires over $250K for a family. Boston alone…
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