Map via Tax Foundation.

It is worth $84.96. At least according to The Bureau of Economic Analysis’ annual report that analyzes the real value of $100 in each state and D.C., based on the price of goods, minimum wage, cost of living, public benefits, tax brackets, etc., isn’t meant to make you feel even more depressed about how expensive it is to live in D.C., but, well, it kind of does just that:

The states where $100 is worth the most are Mississippi ($115.21) Arkansas ($114.29) South Dakota ($114.16) Alabama ($114.03) and West Virginia ($113.12). In contrast, $100 is effectively worth the least in the District of Columbia ($84.96) Hawaii ($86.06) New York ($86.73) New Jersey ($87.34) and California ($89.05.)

If you’re still having trouble conceptualizing what $100 is worth in D.C., it is worth about the price of several small plates and a couple cocktails at a tapas restaurant. Hope that helps.