Find the most budget-friendly spots to live, whether you’re just starting out, raising a family, or in retirement mode. Learn more about each city’s prices, population, and special features.
See the best, most affordable place to live in each state here, then dig into our detailed state guides to learn more.
ALABAMA
ALASKA
ARIZONA
ARKANSAS
CALIFORNIA
CONNECTICUT
COLORADO
DELAWARE
FLORIDA
GEORGIA
HAWAII
ILLINOIS
INDIANA
IOWA
IDAHO
KENTUCKY
KANSAS
LOUISIANA
MAINE
MONTANA
MISSISSIPPI
MARYLAND
MASSACHUSETTS
MICHIGAN
MISSOURI
MINNESOTA
NEW YORK
NEW JERSEY
NORTH CAROLINA
NEW MEXICO
NORTH DAKOTA
NEBRASKA
NEVADA
NEW HAMPSHIRE
OHIO
OREGON
OKLAHOMA
PENNSYLVANIA
RHODE ISLAND
SOUTH DAKOTA
SOUTH CAROLINA
TEXAS
TENNESSEE
UTAH
VERMONT
VIRGINIA
WEST VIRGINIA
WASHINGTON
WYOMING
WISCONSIN
Some of the best affordable places to live in the U.S. are also the top-rated affordable places for families. Here’s a sample of cities where you’ll find good value but also lots of amenities for kids (and the grownups who love them).
Looking for a place to put down roots? These are some of the most affordable places to live for young adults — not to mention the most fun.
If you’re thinking about relocating in retirement, take a look at these affordable cities that are also especially welcoming to people in their golden years. Then check out our complete list of states to find the top five affordable spots for retirees from sea to shining sea.
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