Special Report

Most Expensive Place to Live in Every State

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6. Colorado: Douglas County
> Monthly cost of living: $4,328
> Monthly housing costs: $1,302 (30.1% of total)
> Median household income: $115,314 ($9,610 per month)
> May 2020 unemployment rate: 8.2%
> Largest city or town in county: Highlands Ranch

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7. Connecticut: Fairfield County
> Monthly cost of living: $3,978
> Monthly housing costs: $1,097 (27.6% of total)
> Median household income: $92,969 ($7,747 per month)
> May 2020 unemployment rate: 9.3%
> Largest city or town in county: Bridgeport

8. Delaware: New Castle County
> Monthly cost of living: $3,522
> Monthly housing costs: $873 (24.8% of total)
> Median household income: $70,996 ($5,916 per month)
> May 2020 unemployment rate: 14.9%
> Largest city or town in county: Wilmington

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9. Florida: Monroe County
> Monthly cost of living: $4,000
> Monthly housing costs: $1,001 (25.0% of total)
> Median household income: $67,023 ($5,585 per month)
> May 2020 unemployment rate: 17.7%
> Largest city or town in county: Key West

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10. Georgia: Forsyth County
> Monthly cost of living: $3,993
> Monthly housing costs: $1,085 (27.2% of total)
> Median household income: $101,743 ($8,479 per month)
> May 2020 unemployment rate: 7.9%
> Largest city or town in county: Cumming

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