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What are the best states to ride out inflation?

Jamie Jackson
July 22, 2022

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Inflation continues to make its mark, and many are struggling. So what are the best parts of the country to live in if you’re looking for some relief?

Well, CNBC has listed America’s 10 cheapest states to live in. Coming in at number 10 is Arkansas, followed by Indiana, West Virginia, Iowa, Missouri, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Kansas, and number one on the list is Mississippi.

CNBC rated the states based on an index of prices for goods and services. The 10 states selected were the cheapest to live in over the past year. They also listed the cost of a half gallon of milk and monthly average energy bills to determine that list.

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Jamie Jackson is an Emmy-nominated television and radio broadcaster who has served American Urban Radio Networks since 2015. He previously covered the Obama and Trump administrations as a White House Correspondent and Pool Reporter for AURN News. Jamie hosted a national PBS television special in 2023 and over the years has worked as a TV news anchor and local NPR host for stations across the country. His work has been honored by numerous organizations, including the NAACP and the Virginia Farm Bureau.