Dating isn’t cheap! Especially in Massachusetts. 24/7 Wall Street looked at the cost of an average date in every state. In case you’re wondering what “the average date” is, for the sake of this comparison it’s 2 restaurant dinners, 2 movie tickets, and a liter of wine. Good times!

What was discovered is that dating in New England is stupid expensive compared to the rest of the country! All 6 New England states finished in the Top 20 Most Expensive States for Dating. But which New England state wins the dubious honor of “most expensive?” We’re about to reveal that. And in case you’re wondering, the cheapest state to date in is South Dakota. The average date there is a steal at just $38.27. The nation average for the average date is $120.90 to give all of this some perspective.

Ok let’s get to it. Here are the Top 20 Most Expensive States for Dating:

  • #20 Most Expensive: NEVADA

    Average Date Cost: $119.19

  • #19 Most Expensive: OREGON

    Average Date Cost: $119.79

  • #18 Most Expensive: GEORGIA

    Average Date Cost: $121.12

  • #17 Most Expensive: FLORIDA

    Average Date Cost: $128.82

  • #16 Most Expensive: DELAWARE

    Average Date Cost: $134.27

  • #15 Most Expensive: VIRGINIA

    Average Date Cost: $140.85

  • #14 Most Expensive: VERMONT

    Average Date Cost: $153.52

  • #13 Most Expensive: MAINE

    Average Date Cost: $157.02

  • #12 Most Expensive: ILLINOIS

    Average Date Cost: $157.96

  • #11 Most Expensive: RHODE ISLAND

    Average Date Cost: $164.57

  • #10 Most Expensive: NEW HAMPSHIRE

    Average Date Cost: $184.60

  • #9 Most Expensive: PENNSYLVANIA

    Average Date Cost: $193.94

  • #8 Most Expensive: WASHINGTON

    Average Date Cost: $195.00

  • #7 Most Expensive: MARYLAND

    Average Date Cost: $209.33

  • #6 Most Expensive: MASSACHUSETTS

    Average Date Cost: $217.51

  • #5 Most Expensive: CALIFORNIA

    Average Date Cost: $226.35

  • #4 Most Expensive: CONNECTICUT

    Average Date Cost: $230.34

  • #3 Most Expensive: HAWAII

    Average Date Cost: $239.95

  • #2 Most Expensive: NEW JERSEY

    Average Date Cost: $259.60

  • #1 Most Expensive: NEW YORK

    Average Date Cost: $297.27