Most people already have a predetermined place they want to live. Most of that decision is based upon cost of living. Here is one aspect of cost of living that is often over looked. The cost of Homeowners insurance. That's correct! Many do not figure this into their cost of living. Once you look at how the states stacked up against each other, it could potentially change your outlook in your new location or at least give you a wake-up call to the unexpected higher insurance premium. You can read the very interesting article, written by Elizabeth Rivelli here. I will say that the Tri-state area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut rank as 18, 43 and 26 respectively on a list of 51.
