Cost of Living

The cost of living indexes are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 is cheaper.

The total of all cost of living categories weighed subjectively as following:

• Housing: 30%
• Food & Groceries: 15%
• Transportation: 10%
• Utilities: 6%
• Healthcare: 7%
• Miscellaneous Expenses (ex. Clothing, Services, & Entertainment): 32%

State and Local taxes are not included in any category.

Source: Sterling's Best Places