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When you’re scouting areas in which to live, one of the biggest factors people take into consideration is the cost of living. Many people flock to New York, San Francisco, and Washington D.C. for their vibrant culture and endless social happenings, but they have the three highest costs of living in the United State, respectively. So how can you find somewhere to live that won’t break the bank, but still provide you with entertainment and social activities? Take a look at the top ten cities to live in that won’t break the bank.
- Fayetteville, Arkansas – Ranked #3 of the Best Places to Live 2016, Fayetteville has a population of 483,396 making it the third-largest city in Arkansas. There you can visit the Clinton House and the Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park, as well as the University of Arkansas. It costs $177,200 on average to purchase a home, and the average salary earned in the city is $42,410.
- Des Moines, Iowa – Des Moines is both the largest and the capital city of Iowa and has a population of 590,741. Home to Drake and Des Moines Universities as well as the Blank Park Zoo, it costs about $169,550 to purchase a home, with an average annual salary of $46,600.
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana – Baton Rouge is the capital city of Louisiana with a population of 814,805 which makes it the second-largest city in the state. It’s home to Louisiana State University and various points of interest, including the Baton Rouge Zoo. On average, a home costs $147,000, and the mean salary is about $42,650.
Little Rock is the capital of Arkansas and the largest city with a population of about 717,000
- Little Rock, Arkansas – Little Rock is both the capital city and the largest city in Arkansas with a population of about 717,000. Along with the University of Arkansas, Little Rock is home to the Clinton Presidential Center and the Arkansas Arts Center. You can buy a home here for an average cost of $147,750, and you can earn an average salary of $42,000.
- Indianapolis, Indiana – As the capital and largest city in Indiana, Indianapolis has a population that clocks in at just under 2 million. It’s home to Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis as well as Butler University and the University of Indianapolis. It has several museums as well as being home to the NCAA Hall of Champions. The average home cost is $130,200 and on average, the annual salary of residents is $45,580.
- Louisville, Kentucky – Louisville is the largest city in Kentucky with a population of just around 1.25 million. There you’ll find the University of Louisville and Bellarmine University, as well as several museums and the Churchill Downs which hosts the Kentucky Derby. It costs, on average, $131,750 to buy a home, and the mean annual salary is $42,300.
- Wichita, Kansas – Wichita is the largest city in Kansas with a population of approximately 636,000 people. Alongside Wichita State University, it is also home to several museums and Botanica, the Wichita Gardens. The cost for a house is just over $106,000, and the average salary is $41,800.
- Grand Rapids, Michigan – Grand Rapids has a population of just over a million people. It’s well-known for its agriculture and horticulture with numerous gardens and tropical conservatories as well as museums. The average price for a home is $149,475 and the annual salary average is $41,350.
Tulsa is the second largest city in Oklahoma.
- Tulsa, Oklahoma – Tulsa is the second-largest city in Oklahoma with a population of approximately 954,000. Located in the city is The University of Tulsa as well as numerous museums and art galleries. The average cost of a house is just about $146,000, with a median yearly salary of $42,710.
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – Oklahoma City is the largest city in and the capital of Oklahoma with a population just shy of 1.3 million. Home to Oklahoma State University and the NBA team Oklahoma City Thunder, the average cost of a home is roughly $144,000 with the average income clocking in at $43,270.
