One map shows how expensive it is to live across the countryCalifornia and Washington, DC, have the highest cost of living in the US, driven by housing prices.
California added 154,000 jobs last year. Where were the most hires?California had the nation's slowest job growth in 2023 at 0.9% compared to the US average of 2%.California consistently ranks as the largest job market but falls behind in percentage job growth compared to states like Texas and Florida.