The income needed to live comfortably in America keeps climbing.
Top 5 most expensive states for a family of four in 2025:
• Massachusetts — Single: $120,141 | Family: $313,747
• Hawaii — Single: $124,467 | Family: $294,362
• Connecticut — Single: $105,165 | Family: $290,368
• California — Single: $119,475 | Family: $287,456
• Vermont — Single: $99,632 | Family: $286,790
(Source: SmartAsset, using data from the MIT Living Wage Calculator)