For the 2025-2026 Best Places to Live rankings, we analyzed 859 cities to find the best places to live. Based on the median gross rent and annual housing costs for mortgage-paying...

Nov 6, 2025 · In 2025, Oklahoma claimed the spot of the cheapest state to live in from West Virginia, which moved down to third place on the list. If you’re looking to move to a new state …

Jan 14, 2025 · What makes a home affordable? The metros on Zillow’s list of most affordable places to live all have one thing in common: The cost of housing consumes less than 30% of a …

Sep 19, 2025 · Our analysis of the cheapest places to live in the U.S. is based on the Council for Community and Economic Research's (C2ER) calculations of living expenses in 265 urban …

Feb 25, 2025 · These cities have everything you need without breaking the bank. Discover the most affordable cities in the U.S. to live and buy a house.

May 6, 2025 · RentHop, an AI-powered apartment search platform, has released its annual Singles Index, breaking down the housing burden in major U.S. cities—that is, the percentage …

According to MarketWatch, the best cities to live in the U.S. are determined by a mix of affordability, opportunity, and quality of life.

Jul 18, 2025 · Whether you're looking to stretch your dollar further, downsize your cost of living, or relocate to a more quiet or affordable place, in 2025, countless U.S. cities and towns are …

Jun 25, 2025 · In 2025, these five cities stand out as the cheapest places to live in America. Each offers a unique lifestyle, ranging from riverfront charm to college town energy, while …

Jul 25, 2025 · In today’s challenging economic climate, finding the 10 most affordable cities to live in the US has never been more critical.