2. With skyrocketing costs of living and
sluggish wages, the search is on for
affordable cities. College students,
working professionals, couples,
families, and retirees demand thriving
cities where the dollar stretches
further. While affordable living covers
every region, this list summarizes the
cities where it appears on the list the
most times.
3. Omaha, NE
The only city appearing on all lists is Omaha, Nebraska. Earn more
money and pay fewer expenses in this large metro area. Job
opportunities are aplenty in insurance, logistics, agricultural, tech,
business, and energy firms to offset the tiny increase in the cost of
living.
4. Buffalo,
NY When people think of New York State,
Buffalo rarely comes to mind, and that’s a
shame. Buffalo gets eye rolls for the
blizzards, but it’s a large metro area with
perpetual amenities, a shorter commute,
and excellent primary, secondary, and
higher education. The city’s cost of living
and rental prices are lower than the state
average.
6. Des Moines,
IA
Two hours east of Omaha, Des Moines
has historic charm, low housing costs,
and surprising local amenities that
require seeing to believing. Job
growth stems from over 80 insurance
companies. Additionally, it has a
thriving tech community so big it
shares the Silicon Prairie nickname
with Omaha.