What State Gives You the Most ‘Bang for Your Buck’?

Infographic maps how far $100 goes in each state, with ranked lists of low- and high-cost places.

Some Highlights:

Thinking of moving across the country? How far will your money take you?
The majority of states in the Midwest and South offer a lower cost of living compared to Northeast and Western states.
The ‘Biggest Bang for your Buck’ comes in Mississippi where, compared to the national average, you can actually purchase $116.01 worth of goods for $100.
For more information regarding the methodology used to create the map, visit the Tax Foundation.

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