Regardless of the type of stone that you want, you can buy natural, lab-created, and simulated stones on eBay. When buying any type of gemstone, even simulated stones and fashion jewelry that are often made with these stones, you want to pay attention to a few things.
Read a full breakdown of the methodology here. Below, we've highlighted the 15 states that clock in on the most expensive side of the spectrum, with Rhode Island earning the No. 1 spot. Notoriously expensive locales such as Hawaii and New York made a showing in the top 10 as well.
The U.S. states with the most expensive median monthly assisted living costs are: 1  Alaska - $6,000. 2  New Jersey - $5,994. 3  Delaware - $5,533.  Connecticut - $ 1 5,000. Massachusetts - $4,950.