The Real Value of $100 in Every State

While $100 may seem like it spends the same anywhere you go, that’s not the case. That same amount of money goes much further in some states than others. Most people know you’ll get a lot more for your money in Arkansas than in California, but you might not realize just how much of a divide there can be between states.

To determine how far $100 will go in every state, GOBankingRates compiled data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Affairs, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Zillow.

This data can greatly impact your quality of life and help you consider where you might like to settle. You might be able to live comfortably in one state on a certain salary, but struggle to make ends meet with the same paycheck in another. For example, the median household income in Kansas, Michigan and South Dakota is relatively similar. However, your dollar buys a lot more in Michigan than in Florida.

Financial health is a huge part of enjoying a happy, balanced lifestyle. Settling down in a state where you can realistically meet your financial goals sets you up for success. Here’s a look at the practical value of $100 in every state, ranking from the lowest value to highest.

Related to this, check out the cost of living in every state in 2025.

• Real value of $100: $87.42
• Median household income: $96,334
• Typical home value: $793,150
• Annual cost of living: $86,408

• Real value of $100: $91.12
• Median household income: $101,050
• Typical home value: $558,134
• Annual cost of living: $65,337

• Real value of $100: $91.39
• Median household income: $98,317
• Typical home value: $967,396
• Annual cost of living: $103,371

• Real value of $100: $91.44
• Median household income: $94,952
• Typical home value: $603,927
• Annual cost of living: $70,164

• Real value of $100: $91.76
• Median household income: $101,341
• Typical home value: $642,213
• Annual cost of living: $75,065

• Real value of $100: $92.37
• Median household income: $84,578
• Typical home value: $455,344
• Annual cost of living: $58,146

• Real value of $100: $94.66
• Median household income: $95,628
• Typical home value: $495,860
• Annual cost of living: $61,111

• Real value of $100: $95.28
• Median household income: $80,426
• Typical home value: $498,760
• Annual cost of living: $61,654

• Real value of $100: $96.04
• Median household income: $101,652
• Typical home value: $430,192
• Annual cost of living: $56,244

• Real value of $100: $96.31
• Median household income: $93,760
• Typical home value: $429,793
• Annual cost of living: $57,885

• Real value of $100: $96.55
• Median household income: $71,711
• Typical home value: $404,924
• Annual cost of living: $53,525

• Real value of $100: $98.29
• Median household income: $89,336
• Typical home value: $379,622
• Annual cost of living: $59,801

• Real value of $100: $98.29
• Median household income: $89,336
• Typical home value: $379,622
• Annual cost of living: $59,801

• Real value of $100: $98.62
• Median household income: $92,470
• Typical home value: $552,897
• Annual cost of living: $63,270

• Real value of $100: $98.90
• Median household income: $76,872
• Typical home value: $433,746
• Annual cost of living: $55,529

• Real value of $100: $99.25
• Median household income: $90,974
• Typical home value: $398,259
• Annual cost of living: $52,734

• Real value of $100: $100.75
• Median household income: $82,855
• Typical home value: $380,485
• Annual cost of living: $51,935

• Real value of $100: $101.15
• Median household income: $81,702
• Typical home value: $270,708
• Annual cost of living: $43,758

• Real value of $100: $101.58
• Median household income: $87,556
• Typical home value: $335,238
• Annual cost of living: $48,347

• Real value of $100: $102.50
• Median household income: $76,081
• Typical home value: $266,221
• Annual cost of living: $43,345

• Real value of $100: $102.83
• Median household income: $76,292
• Typical home value: $299,948
• Annual cost of living: $44,989

• Real value of $100: $102.90
• Median household income: $71,773
• Typical home value: $387,588
• Annual cost of living: $54,032

• Real value of $100: $103.02
• Median household income: $75,561
• Typical home value: $458,436
• Annual cost of living: $57,796

• Real value of $100: $103.30
• Median household income: $74,664
• Typical home value: $326,933
• Annual cost of living: $41,159

• Real value of $100: $103.37
• Median household income: $78,024
• Typical home value: $388,319
• Annual cost of living: $53,614

• Real value of $100: $105.00
• Median household income: $91,750
• Typical home value: $528,156
• Annual cost of living: $61,534

• Real value of $100: $105.82
• Median household income: $71,149
• Typical home value: $239,674
• Annual cost of living: $40,628

• Real value of $100: $105.86
• Median household income: $69,904
• Typical home value: $328,226
• Annual cost of living: $47,494

• Real value of $100: $106.82
• Median household income: $66,818
• Typical home value: $296,068
• Annual cost of living: $44,854

• Real value of $100: $106.90
• Median household income: $75,670
• Typical home value: $307,398
• Annual cost of living: $46,182

• Real value of $100: $107.49
• Median household income: $67,097
• Typical home value: $318,006
• Annual cost of living: $44,868

• Real value of $100: $107.82
• Median household income: $70,051
• Typical home value: $238,281
• Annual cost of living: $40,548

• Real value of $100: $108.19
• Median household income: $69,680
• Typical home value: $229,027
• Annual cost of living: $40,062

• Real value of $100: $108.24
• Median household income: $68,920
• Typical home value: $246,692
• Annual cost of living: $40,318

• Real value of $100: $108.58
• Median household income: $74,636
• Typical home value: $452,207
• Annual cost of living: $56,438

• Real value of $100: $109.15
• Median household income: $74,815
• Typical home value: $349,235
• Annual cost of living: $48,609

• Real value of $100: $109.53
• Median household income: $62,417
• Typical home value: $208,745
• Annual cost of living: $38,817

• Real value of $100: $109.61
• Median household income: $62,125
• Typical home value: $302,570
• Annual cost of living: $55,579

• Real value of $100: $109.62
• Median household income: $74,985
• Typical home value: $257,397
• Annual cost of living: $42,019

• Real value of $100: $109.76
• Median household income: $69,922
• Typical home value: $450,056
• Annual cost of living: $56,763

• Real value of $100: $110.03
• Median household income: $62,027
• Typical home value: $222,475
• Annual cost of living: $38,712

• Real value of $100: $110.04
• Median household income: $72,639
• Typical home value: $225,396
• Annual cost of living: $39,073

• Real value of $100: $110.23
• Median household income: $57,917
• Typical home value: $163,193
• Annual cost of living expenditures: $35,206

• Real value of $100: $111.23
• Median household income: $73,147
• Typical home value: $218,773
• Annual cost of living expenditures: $39,069

• Real value of $100: $111.43
• Median household income: $75,949
• Typical home value: $268,912
• Annual cost of living expenditures: $42,925

• Real value of $100: $111.66
• Median household income: $60,023
• Typical home value: $198,094
• Annual cost of living expenditures: $36,860

• Real value of $100: $111.71
• Median household income: $63,603
• Typical home value: $205,311
• Annual cost of living expenditures: $37,697

• Real value of $100: $111.91
• Median household income: $72,421
• Typical home value: $302,023
• Annual cost of living expenditures: $44,923

• Real value of $100: $112.71
• Median household income: $54,915
• Typical home value: $176,933
• Annual cost of living expenditures: $35,580

• Real value of $100: $113.49
• Median household income: $58,773
• Typical home value: $208,734
• Annual cost of living expenditures: $37,067

Travis Woods contributed to the reporting for this article.

Methodology: For this study, GOBankingRates analyzed each state to find the value of $100. Data was sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Affair’s Regional Price Parities for 2023, Missouri Economic Research Information Center, Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Expenditure Survey, Zillow Home Value Index for February 2025, Federal Reserve Economic Data and U.S. Census American Consumer Survey. All data was collected on and is up to date as of March 17, 2025.