Cities With the Highest Cost of Living in Every U.S. State

Avg Yearly Salary: $75,560
Avg Monthly Cost of Living: $14,420

Built around a famous ski resort, Snowmass Village attracts vacationers, investors, and wealthy second-home owners. There is little available land, so homes and rentals can reach extremely high prices. Resort dining, seasonal demand, transportation, winter utilities, and the cost of bringing in workers and supplies also raise everyday prices.

Earning the Colorado average would bring in approximately $6,297 per month before taxes. That is more than $8,100 below the estimated monthly cost. Regular workers may find it nearly impossible to live near their jobs unless they receive housing assistance, share a home, or commute from a cheaper community.