In this piece, we will take a look at ten most expensive cities to live in the U.S. For more expensive American cities, head on over to 30 Most Expensive Cities to Live in the U.S.
10. Denver, Colorado
Insider Monkey’s Cost of Living Score: 129
Denver is the capital of Colorado. It houses more than 700,000 people, and the city is also a logistics hub in the Midwestern U.S. due to its location.
9. Seattle, Washington
Insider Monkey’s Cost of Living Score: 133.1
Seattle is the largest city in the U.S. state of Washington and an economic hub in the state. It houses several Fortune 500 companies such as Amazon, Starbucks, Microsoft, and Costco.
8. Washington, D.C.
Insider Monkey’s Cost of Living Score: 134.05
Washington is the capital city of the United States and therefore the center of power in America. This also lends it a strong presence of government contractors particularly due to its proximity to the Pentagon.
7. Los Angeles, California
Insider Monkey’s Cost of Living Score: 134.65
Los Angeles is the second most populous city in the U.S. with close to four million people. It is a cultural hub within California, known for its vibrant restaurant scene.
6. Boston, Massachusetts
Insider Monkey’s Cost of Living Score: 138.4
Boston is the capital city of Massachusetts and an economic hub within the state. It is known for a vibrant presence of the biotechnology industry. It also houses some of the largest firms in America such as General Electric and Liberty Mutual.
5. Honolulu, Hawaii
Insider Monkey’s Cost of Living Score: 139.5
Honolulu is the most populous city in Hawaii and also the capital of the state. This makes it a hub of economic activity in the state as well, particularly due to its port and location as a whole. The city also has a strong tourism industry.
4. Miami, Florida
Insider Monkey’s Cost of Living Score: 140.15
Miami is the second most populous city in Florida and houses close to half a million people. It is an economic hub within the state and houses more than a thousand multinational firms. At the same time, there are high levels of economic disparity in it as well.
3. Oakland, California
Insider Monkey’s Cost of Living Score: 143.85
Oakland ranks among the top ten most populous cities in California. Its economy is fueled primarily by its port, which is one of the busiest in America.
2. San Francisco, California
Insider Monkey’s Cost of Living Score: 148.25
San Francisco is a technology hub in America and the city is notorious for its high costs of living due to poor housing policies.
1. New York, New York
Insider Monkey’s Cost of Living Score: 162
Topping our list is America’s most populous city. New York is the world’s financial hub and a major tourist destination.
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