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[SuhseK]

I guess these cities will have to remain fun places to visit😊

Most expensive U.S. cities: 

New York City

New York consistently tops polls of most expensive U.S. cities to live in. According to Investopedia, the Big Apple is approximately 120 percent higher than the national average. Across all five boroughs, home prices average about $1 million.

San Francisco

According to real estate website Zillow, the median home price   is more than $1.3 million – nearly a half a million increase from 2012. The median rent is $4,312 per month.

Many residents are taking drastic measures to remain in the area, while others have decided to pack up and leave altogether.

Honolulu

Hawaii’s capital city ranks among the country’s most expensive to live, given the island’s isolation. Residents in this city can expect to pay 55 percent more on groceries and 71 percent more on utilities compared with the rest of the United States.

Washington, D.C.

DC's cost of living is approximately 60 percent higher than the rest of the country. According to Zillow, the average home price is more than $636,000, having gone up 3 percent in value over the past year. The average rent price in Washington is $2,700.

Boston

Boston hosts some of the country’s most iconic colonial landmarks as well as some of the most desirable real estate in the country.

Groceries and health care costs in Boston exceed the national average by more than 20 percent, according to Investopedia. The average home price approximately $630,000, with the median rent standing at slightly less than $3,000.

  

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[Jordan2]

I live in one of the 5 boroughs of NYC. Sure NYC is more expensive but it is a city that never sleeps. There are so many places to take advantage of, restaurants, Broadway shows, museums, parks, it is worth the cost of living here.

[chrystaltree]

I live a little south of Boston.  Yes, Boston and  neighboring towns and cities are incredibly expensive, especially for first time home buyers.  However, salaries are higher than in some parts of the country, employment is booming.  The best hospitals are here, MA has guaranteed Healthcare for everyone.  Housing is indeed a problem for the middle class but people make it work.   

[Joe1985]

I live iNorth of Boston, by the Sea. I love it here. It is the best place to live. Come for a visit. Actually, Salem, Ma

[lenapecci]

@Joe1985   Salem MA is my favorite place to visit. My dream is to live there someday. 

[SuhseK]

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@lenapecci wrote:

@Joe1985   Salem MA is my favorite place to visit. My dream is to live there someday. 

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A longtime friend of mine, moved to Manhattan, five years ago, when her husband, landed the job of his dreams!

Despite the expense, they love it there. They love being on the East Coast, there are so many other large cities that are nearby, at least in reasonable travel distance, and so much to do and see.  They say they're working hard to be financially careful so that they can actually retire, in Manhattan. They have no desire, to go south go to Hawaii, be someplace warm, etc. They love it there and want to stay!

I live in Washington state, certainly not one of the least expensive states in the country. The Seattle area, especially, has become very expensive. I live on the other side of the state in Spokane, less expensive, but I don't know for how long!😈

[QueenDanceALot]

I love the Northeast coast.  I grew up on Long Island and whenever I think about moving from where I am now (not on the Northeast coast), I always gravitate back to the NE coast.

DId I say 'Northeast Coast' enough?

[spiderw]

I live on the East coast and love it.  I am a New England states fan and if younger would move to Mass.  It is expensive in my state but I am content and thankful I can afford to stay.  I am very close to Manhattan and have enjoyed all of its offerings for most of my life.  Love it.

[Carmie]

I have visited every city on the list.  I agree they are great places to visit, but I wouldn't want to live there.

I like small towns and everything that goes with it.  I can be in NYC, Boston or Wash DC in a few hours...all within driving distance from me.

I love Hawaii and Honolulu and I used to love San Francisco, but now San Fran is a rats hole.  A ruined city.  It's a pity.  I hope it can come back to its greatness and beauty.

[Pearlee]

I used to live in Boston and loved every minute of it except for the crazy drivers with "no fault" insurance. There was so much to do there, so many great universities and museums and so much history! But it was so expensive to live there! For quite a while I lived in a studio apartment and kept thinking "for this rent I could lic

Anyway...