2024: Massachusetts requires $116,022 for a single adult to live comfortably, per Smart Asset study.
Massachusetts is the most expensive state to live comfortably in 2024, with a single adult needing at least $116,022 to cover basic costs, wants, and savings, according to a Smart Asset study. This is based on the 50/30/20 rule and the MIT Living Wage Calculator. The highest annual salary needed for a single adult to live in comfort is found in Massachusetts, followed by Hawaii, Maryland, and New York.
July 02, 2024
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