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Here’s the Salary It Takes to Live Comfortably in Each US State

UNITED STATES, JUL 15 – The income needed for comfort rose by about $5,800 for individuals and $9,400 for families, with Vermont and Montana among states seeing double-digit percentage increases.

  • Adults in West Virginia need about $80,829 annually to live comfortably, while a family of four requires over $195,000 in 2025.
  • This data reflects recent updates from February 10, 2025, incorporating cost of necessities like housing, food, and taxes based on the MIT Living Wage Calculator.
  • Income needs rose nationwide, with individuals requiring about $5,844 more and families needing an additional $9,360 compared to the previous year.
  • Massachusetts families need over $300,000 annually, and single adults in Hawaii require $124,467, marking the highest salary needed with a 9.48% increase from last year.
  • These figures imply growing living costs across states, affecting budget planning for individuals and families seeking financial comfort in 2025.
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Here’s the salary it takes to live comfortably in each US state

SmartAsset reports Hawaii has the highest income needed to live comfortably at $124,467, while West Virginia has the lowest at $80,829.

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Missoulian broke the news in Missoula, United States on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
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