Although medical costs have also been rising rapidly here in recent years, they are still at least 25 percent lower per capita than national levels.

Seven of the 10 states with the lowest per capita income were in the South.

It also has the fourth lowest per capita government debt.

We have the lowest per capita state and local spending in the country.

Lower than 50 per cent but not very low.

"Rents are 20 to 25 percent lower per square foot than the market price for similar space," he added.

But because so many people are using cell phones, costs remain low per user.

As a rule of thumb, the more you order, the lower the price per service.

Several caterers said that costs elsewhere are at least $10 lower per person.

It has the lowest per capita income for any town in Massachusetts.