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Which U.S. state has the highest real value of $100?

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(Put another way, in which state can you buy the most goods and services with $100?)

ngpf.org 1/9/25

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Source: Go Banking Rates

Arkansas: $113.40

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FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS

  1. What does it mean when we say that $100 has a different "real value" in different states?
  2. How might the cost of living affect people's lifestyle choices in states where the real value of $100 is higher versus lower?
  3. Discuss how the real value of money might influence where you would choose to live after graduation.