The 20 most expensive places to live in the US

Melissa WellsJan 14, 2024, 05:15 IST

Boston, Massachusetts, skyline at dusk.Sean Pavone/Shutterstock

US News & World Report released a new ranking of the most expensive places to live in the US.
Twelve of the 20 most expensive places are in California.

There are many reasons Americans flock to big cities, whether it's the appeal of job opportunities or the amenities available to city dwellers, but regardless, the cost of living is something they all have to contend with.

Based on factors from median housing costs and monthly rent to average annual salary, US News & World Report identified a new list of the most expensive metro areas to live in the US in 2023-2024.

Here are the top 20.

20. Fresno, California

Aerial View of the Fresno, California, skyline.Jacob Boomsma/Shutterstock

19. Modesto, California

Daytime view of the Modesto Arch as it spans over I Street through downtown Modesto.Matt Gush/Shutterstock

18. Washington, DC

The United States Capitol Building in Washington, DC.f11photo/Shutterstock

17. Stockton, California

Aerial View of Stockton, California.Jacob Boomsma/Shutterstock

16. Denver, Colorado

Downtown Denver, Colorado.Kevin Ruck/Shutterstock

15. Sacramento, California

The Tower Bridge in Sacramento, California.NorCalStockMedia/Shutterstock

14. San Jose, California

San Jose, California, view from downtown to the north and San Jose International Airport at sunset.stellamc/Shutterstock

13. Seattle, Washington

Seattle, Washington, downtown skyline.Sean Pavone/Shutterstock

12. Boston, Massachusetts

Boston, Massachusetts, skyline at dusk.Sean Pavone/Shutterstock

11. New York City, New York

New York City skyline.TTstudio/Shutterstock

10. Vallejo and Fairfield, California

Sunset over Vallejo, California, casts orange light over the Napa River.California Droning/Shutterstock

9. San Juan, Puerto Rico

Skyline of San Juan, Puerto Rico.ESB Professional/Shutterstock

8. Santa Rosa, California

Afternoon aerial view of Santa Rosa Valley homes and hillsides in the Camarillo neighborhood of Ventura County, California.trekandshoot/Shutterstock

7. Salinas, California

The historic city center of downtown Salinas, California.Matt Gush/Shutterstock

6. San Francisco, California

San Francisco, California, skyline.Sean Pavone/Shutterstock

5. Santa Barbara, California

Santa Barbara, California, at sunset.Max Angell/Shutterstock

4. Miami, Florida

South Beach, Miami Beach, Florida.Mia2you/Shutterstock

3. Honolulu, Hawaii

Skyline of Honolulu, Hawaii.Izabela23/Shutterstock

2. Los Angeles, California

Downtown Cityscape Los Angeles, California.Chones/Shutterstock

1. San Diego, California

San Diego, California, cityscape at the Gaslamp Quarter.Sean Pavone/Shutterstock

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