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Lansing, MI
Population: 118,137
The capital city of Michigan comes out with the crown on our list of most affordable cities — and for good reasons.
2018 Best Affordable Places To Live
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Buffalo, NY
Population: 260,727When most people think about Buffalo, they tend to first think of snow and hot sauce, but there’s something else about this New York city that should come to mind: affordability. -
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Roanoke, VA
Population: 99,998Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains in southwest Virginia, Roanoke offers a beautiful setting on a budget. -
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Morgantown, WV
Population: 30,746Situated along the banks of the Monongahela River, Morgantown is West Virginia’s third largest city, thanks in part to the fact that it’s the home of West Virginia University. -
La Crosse, WI
Population: 52,963Situated along the Mississippi River, La Crosse is no stranger to accolades. -
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Savannah, GA
Population: 149,061Savannah may be bursting with Southern charm, but that doesn’t mean it’ll bust your bank account. -
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Ellensburg, WA
Population: 20,529Located to the east of the Cascades, Ellensburg holds the unusual distinction of being the most centrally located city in Washington. -
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Knoxville, TN
Population: 192,237It should be no surprise that Knoxville is a great city to live in — besides its idyllic location in the foothills of the Smokies, it’s made our Top 100 Best Places to Live list in the past — but it may come as a surprise that Knoxville is such an affordable place to live. -
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Moscow, ID
Population: 25,782Within a short drive of Pullman, WA, one of this year’s Top 100 Best Places to Live – the two towns share an airport – Moscow, ID, is a small town that boasts some big accolades. -
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Cincinnati, OH
Population: 309,137While Cincinnati residents spend the most on necessities out of all the cities on the list, they still spend 25% less than the average American — which is downright unheard of for a major city.
