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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Graig Graziosi

America’s top ten cheapest states for 2026 where you can beat inflation

Americans continue to grapple with the cost of living, feeling the pressure from stubbornly high grocery prices, rent, and energy bills. But there are ten states where they’re more likely to get more bang for their buck, according to analysis.

Prices rose by 4.2 percent over the previous 12 months, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics figures for May. The data found that the increase was driven by the spike in energy costs driven by the U.S. and Israel's war in Iran.

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