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, according to CT Insider.
However, healthcare there is the second-most expensive out of all the states on this list, costing $8,623 per year, while the national average cost for healthcare is more than $1,600 less annually at $6,954.
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.
While that might not be enough of a sticker shock to scare anyone away, the cost of utilities adds up to roughly $17,902 in Massachusetts, which is $3,400 higher than the American average of $14,507.
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.
The island state wins the prize for highest cost-of-living index, outranking any other state on the list by at least 31 points.