Shocking new research has revealed the scale of the cost-of-living crisis across the US and shown which states have been hit ...

According to finance data, Kentucky is home to around 4.5 million people and boasts an average cost of living of roughly $40,816 annually.

Many in the D.C. area are anxious about cost of living. A Bankrate report shows other markets are tougher for those wanting to build savings and buying power.