14. Louisiana
Score: 58;
Ranking on Cost of Living Data Series list: #15;
Average college tuition, plus taxes: $65,824;
Average annual cost of child care: $5,574;
Next up on the list of cheapest states to live in the US for families is Louisiana that is one of the most vibrant US states, with a unique culture, warm climate and the tastiest and the most diverse local cuisines. The state is also good for family life. Cities like New Orleans, Lafayette, and Baton Rouge offer good schools and healthcare systems. Still, in Louisiana, more than 20% of children live in high-poverty neighborhoods, and the state features very high school drop rate according to the data that Annie E. Casey Foundation has provided to the CNN.
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