Author: Samuel Stebbins, 24/7 Wall Street

Nearly every state has at least one city that has reported rapid population growth in recent years. Net migration and natural growth are the factors.

In the 13 states where incomes are rising most, personal income per capita outpaced the national average of a 14.3% increase to $49,627 in 2018.

24/7 Wall St. analyzed commute time, gas prices, and rates of accidents, fatalities and drunk driving to identify each state’s worst city to drive in.

The typical U.S. home costs a quarter of a million dollars, the National Realtors Association says. Most states have at least one county even pricier.

What a doctor makes varies by state, so where medical school graduates choose to practice can affect how long it takes to pay off student debt.

While population growth is slowing at an alarming rate nationwide, some cities are bucking the trend, reporting booming growth in recent years.

In parts of the country with higher costs of living, $200,000 is only enough to buy a home the size of a studio apartment – or less.

From the checkout counter to the 1040 form due every April, what Americans end up paying in taxes depends largely on where they live.