Even before the economic tumult of 2025, with its astronomically priced eggs and tariff-related price hikes, the 2020s in America were marked by dizzyingly high cost of living — especially with ...

When considering where to set up home, you may prioritize affordability for reasons such as the economy, family or career plans, or simply to live more frugally. Affordability is a priority to many ...

Methodology: Using Zillow Observed Rental Index, cities with an average rental cost of $2,000 or less were identified. The cost-of-living indexes were sourced from Sperling’s BestPlaces and include ...