California dominates the list of the nation's most expensive living areas, with 15 of the top 25 cities experiencing significant cost increases compared to the national average.
San Francisco tops the list as the nation's priciest metro, exhibiting an exorbitant cost of living largely attributed to housing costs, which are double that of the national average.
The Los Angeles and Orange County region follows closely as the second-most expensive area, with overall living costs 15.5% higher than the typical American metropolitan area.
Across California, housing remains the primary driver of financial strain, with many coastal regions witnessing housing costs well above the national average.
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