From Mississippi to California, These Are the US States That Make It Hardest to Live Alone on One Salary

Source: International Business Times

Mississippi ranks first as the hardest state for covering basic expenses alone, followed by New York and Hawaii, despite major differences in living costs. Getty Images Living alone can strain a household budget even in states known for low prices, according to a report from the Affordable Contractors Insurance, which ranked Mississippi as the hardest place to cover basic expenses on a single income. New York placed second, followed by Hawaii and Maine.