The data to the right represent the cost of living for 20 states The cost of living is a measure of the average price paid for housing utilities groceries healthcare transportation and miscellaneous expenses The national average cost of living is 100 The data can be used to compare a state to the national average and to other states Cost of living 88 0 99 9 100 0 111 9 112 0 123 9 124 0 135 9 136 0 147 9 148 0 159 9 1 1 20 Type integers or decimals Do not round Number of states 12 1 2 2 160 0 171 9 162 6127 3100 2 95 4 90 60 150 6123 1 97 8 94 2 90 4 135 5119 4 95 7 92 4 89 8 131 6104 5 95 6 91 2 89 7