The Most Affordable Neighbors in the US: 7 States We’ve Seen

When researching for a blog about the most affordable suburbs in the U.S., we stumbled upon statistics that surprised us: Across the nation, the most affordable places to live aren’t in big cities or coastal hubs but rather inland towns with small, cheap-to-maintain housing and lower cost of living.

It made sense, too — smaller communities are easier to get to from job centers and less expensive infrastructure means smaller utility bills. That being said, our research was limited to states that had publicly available data available online.

That meant some states were left out, which is why we decided to compile a list of some of the most affordable places in America where you can move if you’re looking for good old affordability at an affordable price.

New Mexico

Although it’s one of the smallest states in the U.S., New Mexico has several affordable towns that made our list of the most affordable places to live in America. Here are three:

– Albuquerque — New Mexico’s largest city, Albuquerque has low costs for both housing and groceries. Additionally, it’s right next to the spaceport, making it a great place to launch a new career.

– Las Cruces — Furnished apartments and housing costs are low in the small city of Las Cruces, while the cost of groceries is a little high.

– Farmington — The small city of Farmington is only 10 miles from the New Mexico State University campus, making it a great place to look for a job. You’ll find low grocery costs and furnished apartments available.

South Dakota

South Dakota is one of the most sparsely-populated states in the union, but it’s also one of the most affordable places to live.

Here are three of the most affordable towns:

– Sioux Falls — Sioux Falls is the state’s largest city and the cost of living is low. Additionally, the city is home to the University of South Dakota, making it a great place to look for a job.

– Brookings — The small city of Brookings is just an hour from the state’s natural wonders, like the Badlands and Mount Rushmore. It’s another small city with low costs of living and a decent job market.

– Watertown — The small city of Watertown is a little farther from the state’s natural wonders, but the cost of living is low and you’ll find a decent job market.

Florida

Florida is known for its beautiful beaches, sunny weather, and lots of fun in the sun, but it’s also one of the most affordable states to live in.

Here are three of the most affordable places in the state:

– Cape Coral — The cost of groceries is low in Cape Coral, while the cost of housing is high. However, you’ll find a low cost of living in the city.

– Tallahassee — The state capital is another affordable city in Florida. It’s close to the state’s natural wonders, like the Everglades and the Florida Keys. You’ll find low costs of living in the city.

– Pensacola — Pensacola is another affordable Florida city, with low costs of living and a nice job market. You’ll find a little more expensive housing than the other two most affordable cities in Florida.

Hawaii

Hawaii is known for its tropical climate, beautiful beaches, and delicious food, but it’s also one of the most affordable states to live in the U.S. Here are three of the most affordable places:

– Hilo — The small city of Hilo is just an hour away from some of the state’s natural wonders, like the Volcanoes National Park and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Additionally, you’ll find low costs of living in the city.

– Waikoloa — The large city of Waikoloa is a short drive from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, making it another affordable city in the state. Additionally, you’ll find low costs of living in the city.

– Honolulu — The largest city in the state is another affordable city to live in. You’ll find low costs of living there, and it’s also a short drive from some of the state’s natural wonders, like the Honolulu Coastline.

Idaho

The Treasure Valley might not be as well-known as other places on this list, but it’s one of the most affordable places to live in the U.S. Here are three of the most affordable towns in the state:

– Boise — The state capital and largest city in the Treasure Valley is another affordable city. You’ll find low costs of living in the city and a low cost of groceries, too.

– Nampa — The small city of Nampa is just an hour from Boise, making it another affordable city. You’ll also find low costs of living in the city.

– Coeur d’Alene — The Coeur d’Alene is a river that runs through the Treasure Valley and is another affordable place to live. You’ll also find low costs of living in the city.

West Virginia

West Virginia might be best known as the site of the devastating 9/11 terrorist attacks, but it’s also one of the most affordable states to live in the U.S. Here are three affordable towns in the state:

– Charleston — The state’s largest city and capital is the most affordable city in the state. Additionally, you’ll find low costs of living in the city and a low cost of groceries, too.

– Beckley — The small city of Beckley is just an hour away from Charleston, making it another affordable city in the state. Additionally, you’ll find low costs of living in the city.

– Huntington — The small town of Huntington is another affordable city in West Virginia. You’ll also find a low cost of living in the city.

Utah

Utah might be best known for its natural beauty and plentiful outdoor activities, but it’s also one of the most affordable states to live in the U.S. Here are three of the most affordable towns in the state:

– St. George — The most affordable city in Utah and one of the most affordable places in the country is the city of St. George. Additionally, you’ll find low costs of living in the city.

– Logan — The city of Logan is the most affordable city for things like groceries and utilities. Additionally, the city is a short drive from the state’s natural wonders, like the Great Salt Lake.

– Lehi — The small city of Lehi is just an hour from the Great Salt Lake, making it another affordable place to live in Utah. You’ll also find low costs of living in the city.

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