While technically not a state, Washington D.C. would certainly be on this list if it was, so we included it as a bonus.
For being such a small state, Rhode Island comes with big expenses, particularly when it comes to the annual cost of utilities adding up to $17,249 annually.
Utilities are higher in Connecticut than the national average -- $18,422 versus $14,507. The high utility costs are partially due to the region relying on natural gas to fuel its power plants.
In New Hampshire, housing, utilities and transportation are all above the national average.
According to Vermont Public, Vermont is at the end of the energy pipeline, which makes energy more expensive for the state, about 21.2% more costly than the national average.
When it comes to the cost of living related to healthcare, Alaska's is much more than any other state on this list at 52.1% above the national average.
It's no secret it costs a lot more to get around California, a place known for higher-than-usual gas prices and not known for its public transportation.
Massachusetts has some expensive groceries, about $500 more than the national average of $5,703.