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Best States for FIRE: Living Costs

Compare annual living costs and spending-based FIRE targets. Tax estimates are unavailable while we test them.

🎯 How we score states
The score uses average annual living costs in the cities we track. Tax estimates are not counted.

Top 10 states for FIRE

Why these states rank highest for FIRE

Spending target

Each spending-based target is 25 times the annual living-cost estimate, using a 4% withdrawal assumption.

Affordable living

Lower cost of living means your portfolio can sustain you longer. Every $10k/year in spending reduction lowers your FIRE target by $250k.

Your own budget

City averages are a starting point. Use your own spending and take-home pay for a personal plan.

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Living costs and the lifestyle you want can change the portfolio you need. Use the comparison that matches your next decision.

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