Index of 100 represents the weighted average cost of goods in 269 urban areas, excluding taxes, for households in the top income quintile
Map of U.S. cities showing the cost of living index for the third quarter of 2023. Cities on the coast tend to have a far higher cost of living than inland cities. Among the most populous U.S. cities, Honolulu has one of the highest cost of living at 79 points above average. McAllen, Texas had the lowest at nearly 20 points below average.