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