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Here’s the Salary It Takes to Live Comfortably in Each US State

On February 10, 2025, data was updated to show the income needed for a comfortable living across all 50 U.S. states.
This update reflects rising costs in necessities like housing, food, transportation, and taxes, leading to an average income increase of $5,844 for individuals last year.
States varied widely, with West Virginia requiring $80,829 for adults, Montana seeing the highest 9.57% increase to $92,851, and Massachusetts families needing over $300,000 annually.
Vermont and New Jersey showed the largest family income jumps of 15.48% and 12.55% to $286,790 and $282,714 respectively, while Hawaii's single adult income rose 9.48% to $124,467.
These figures suggest rising living costs nationwide, emphasizing the growing financial burden on families and individuals to maintain a sustainable lifestyle in 2025.

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