The Cost of Living Diaries

• The Cost of Living Diaries: Cedar Valley, IA

  Learn from a local what everyday life is like in the Cedar Valley area of Iowa. 

• The Cost of Living Diaries: Victor Valley, CA

  Learn from a local what it’s like to reside in California’s Victor Valley region. 

• The Cost of Living Diaries: Asheville, NC

  A resident shares what it’s like to live and work in the Asheville area. 

• The Cost of Living Diaries: Williston, ND

  Learn the ins and outs of everyday life in the Williston, ND region from a local. 

• The Cost of Living Diaries: Greenville, SC

  Get the scoop on what it’s like to be a local in Greenville.

• The Cost of Living Diaries: Columbia, SC

  Get a resident’s perspective on living in Columbia. 

• The Cost of Living Diaries: Charleston, SC

  Find out what it’s like to be a local in Charleston.   

• The Cost of Living Diaries: Marshalltown, IA

  Get a local’s perspective on living and working in the region.

• The Cost of Living Diaries: Greater Fort Lauderdale, FL

  Catch a glimpse of the local life — from the vibe and housing options to great restaurants and the business scene.

• The Cost of Living Diaries: Chattanooga, TN

  How much does it cost to live in Chattanooga? We asked a local to give us ALL the details.

• The Cost of Living Diaries: Greater Daytona Beach, FL

  How much does living in the Greater Daytona Region of Florida cost? We asked a local to give us ALL the details.

• The Cost of Living Diaries: Memphis, TN

  How much does it cost to live in Memphis? We asked a local to give us ALL the details.

• The Cost of Living Diaries: Knoxville, TN

  How much does it cost to live in Knoxville? We asked a local to give us ALL the details.

• The Cost of Living Diaries: Warner Robins, GA

  How much does it cost to live in Warner Robins, GA? We asked a local to give us ALL the details.

• The Cost of Living Diaries: Dayton, OH

  How much does it cost to live in Dayton, OH? We got a local to tell us all the details.

• The Cost of Living Diaries: Worcester, MA

  A local shares “insider info” on what it’s like to live in Worcester.

• The Cost of Living Diaries: Nashville, TN

  How much does it cost to live in Nashville? We asked a local to give us ALL the details.

• The Cost of Living Diaries: Winston-Salem, NC

  How much does it cost to live in Winston-Salem? We got a local to tell us all the details.

• The Cost of Living Diaries: Helena, MT

  How much does it cost to live in Helena, MT? We asked a local to give us ALL the details.

• The Cost of Living Diaries: Boise, ID

  How much does it cost to live in Boise? We got a local to tell us all the details.

• The Cost of Living Diaries: Lincoln, NE

  How much does it cost to live in Lincoln, NE? We asked a local to give us ALL the details.

• The Cost of Living Diaries: Kansas City, MO

  How much does it cost to live in Kansas City? We got a local to tell us ALL the details.

• The Cost of Living Diaries: Columbia, MO

  How much does it cost to live in Columbia, MO? We asked a local to give us ALL the details.

• The Cost of Living Diaries: Orlando, FL

  Thinking of moving to Orlando? From rent to groceries to lattes, here’s how much it will cost you.

• The Cost of Living Diaries: Cincinnati, OH

  How much does it cost to buy a house in Cincinnati? How much is a latte? Or childcare? If you’re curious about the cost of living in Cincinnati, read on for insights from a local!

• The Cost Of Living Diaries: Tampa, Florida

  How much does it cost to live in Tampa? We asked a local to give us ALL the details.

• The Cost of Living Diaries: Pittsburgh

  How much does it cost to live in Pittsburgh? From rent to lattes to transportation, we asked a local to tell us EVERYTHING.

• The Cost of Living Diaries: We Moved to an Expensive New City — And Got Hit With $45,000 in Medical Bills

  Moving to a pricey new place can be stressful enough, but what happens when relocation comes with skyrocketing healthcare costs?

• The Cost of Living Diaries: How Much Does It Really Cost to Move to Seattle?

  How much does it cost to live in Seattle? We asked someone who recently moved there to give us ALL the details.

• The Cost Of Living Diaries: Moving From Austin, TX, to the Suburbs of DC

  The DC area is one of the most expensive places to live in the country. We asked someone who recently relocated there how the move has affected her life — and her bank account.

• The Cost of Living Diaries: Moving From the Bay Area to Madison, WI

  “When we came to visit Madison, we looked at real estate prices just for fun and were blown away by what we discovered.”

• The Cost of Living Diaries: Moving From Washington, DC, to a Small, Rural Town

  How much does your life — and your bank account — change when you leave one of the most expensive cities to live a more simple life in a small town?

• The Cost Of Living Diaries: Moving From Chicago to Akron

  How does moving from a big, expensive city to a smaller, more affordable one really affect your budget and lifestyle? We wanted to know — so we asked.