1.  At the other end of the scale, expensive states like New York and California have struggled economically.

2.  Because of its size and array of major media markets, California is regarded as by far the most expensive state to mount a political campaign.

3.  But she probably needs higher stakes to play politics in an expensive state like New York and particularly in a race against Moynihan, analysts say.

4.  California is just starting to recover from the recession and the stampede of businesses that moved to less expensive states in recent years, Hoffman said.

5.  He is chairman of the Finance Committee, and in a more expensive state might overwhelm any opponent.

6.  Maryland is the most expensive state or region surveyed for consumer banking, followed by Florida, the District of Columbiaand North Carolina.

7.  Particularly if the Dole campaign decides to cut its losses and pull out of that expensive state, redirecting its time and money to more winnable regions.

8.  The least expensive state is Hawaii.

9.  This is an expensive state.

10.  With costs soaring for auto insurance companies, New York is moving toward becoming the most expensive state in the country for coverage.