With gas prices , grocery bills, and other everyday costs rising, many people are looking for ways to keep more of what they earn and, in some cases, what they invest. One area to find some relief? Nine states don’t tax capital gains (i.e., the money you make when you sell assets like stocks, a business, or even your home). And on the surface, that can mean keeping significantly more of your money after a big sale. But that tax advantage on its own doesn’t answer a bigger question: Even with no state tax on capital gains, are these states actually less expensive places to live? From just $107.88 $24.99 for Kiplinger Personal Finance Become a smarter, better informed investor. Subscribe from just $107.88 $24.99, plus get up to 4 Special Issues CLICK FOR FREE ISSUE Sign up for Kiplinger’s Free Newsletters Profit and prosper with the best of expert advice on investing, taxes, retirement, personal finance and more - straight to your e-mail.…