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.
On the other side of the coin, costs may be higher than average in densely populated areas due to the high costs of real estate and staff salaries. 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 - $5,533.4  Connecticut - $5,000. 5  Massachusetts - $4,950.he 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. 4  Connecticut - $5,000.