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The Most Expensive States to Live in 2012

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8. Maryland

Most expensive area: Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick

House: $534,832
Movie ticket: $10.86
Rent: $1,577
Doctor visit: $87.98
Gallon of gas: $3.625
T-bone steak: $10.28

Pictured: Downtown Bethesda

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