Massachusetts Tops Cost of Living Again | Boston News

Massachusetts keeps its crown as the most expensive state for two years straight, with families needing over $329K annually just to live comfortably — up nearly 6% from last year. For singles, only Hawaii is pricier, requiring more than $127K a year. The study uses a realistic 50-30-20 budgeting model to reveal how steep the cost of living has become across New England, where even Vermont and New Hampshire are pushing families and singles toward financial strain. Building a life here? You’re not just surviving — you’re hustling. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ac62fadb52e8d7e5