These are the most expensive places to live in America

These are the most expensive places to live in America
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If you want to save money, you probably shouldn't move to California. Personal finance site Mint.com has released a list of the most expensive cities in the country, and six California cities — including the most expensive city, Palo Alto — make the top 10.

Mint looked at American spending patterns and average transaction amounts to make their calculations. Nationwide, Mint users average $171 per transaction, but in Palo Alto, the average transaction is an astonishing $345. Mint also found that healthcare costs are highest on the West Coast, while housing and auto costs are highest in New York City.

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Meghan DeMaria

Meghan DeMaria is a staff writer at TheWeek.com. She has previously worked for USA Today and Marie Claire.