The 30 cheapest places to live in the US

30. Green Bay, Wisconsin, 29. Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 28. Indianapolis, Indiana, 27. Lansing, Michigan, 26. Memphis, Tennessee, 24. Davenport, Iowa, 22. El Paso, Texas, 20. Detroit, Michigan, 19. Abilene, Texas, 18. Peoria, Illinois, 16. Amarillo, Texas, 14. Beaumont, Texas, 12. McAllen, Texas, 10. Rockford, Illinois, 8. Akron, Ohio, 6. Wichita Falls, Texas, 4. Fort Wayne, Indiana, 2. Brownsville, Texas

Living in the US can be expensive, but some cities still have a much lower cost of living compared to others. The platform Niche compiled a list of the most affordable cities to live in and considered factors such as housing costs, tax rates, and the cost of essentials like food and fuel.

Curious to discover the 30 most affordable US cities to live in? Then click through the gallery. 

30. Green Bay, Wisconsin

30. Green Bay, Wisconsin, 29. Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 28. Indianapolis, Indiana, 27. Lansing, Michigan, 26. Memphis, Tennessee, 24. Davenport, Iowa, 22. El Paso, Texas, 20. Detroit, Michigan, 19. Abilene, Texas, 18. Peoria, Illinois, 16. Amarillo, Texas, 14. Beaumont, Texas, 12. McAllen, Texas, 10. Rockford, Illinois, 8. Akron, Ohio, 6. Wichita Falls, Texas, 4. Fort Wayne, Indiana, 2. Brownsville, Texas

Home of the Green Bay Packers, the city has a suburban feel where lots of families and young professionals live.  

29. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

30. Green Bay, Wisconsin, 29. Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 28. Indianapolis, Indiana, 27. Lansing, Michigan, 26. Memphis, Tennessee, 24. Davenport, Iowa, 22. El Paso, Texas, 20. Detroit, Michigan, 19. Abilene, Texas, 18. Peoria, Illinois, 16. Amarillo, Texas, 14. Beaumont, Texas, 12. McAllen, Texas, 10. Rockford, Illinois, 8. Akron, Ohio, 6. Wichita Falls, Texas, 4. Fort Wayne, Indiana, 2. Brownsville, Texas

You'll find plenty of museums, parks, and coffee shops in Sioux Falls. Most residents in the city own their homes.

28. Indianapolis, Indiana

30. Green Bay, Wisconsin, 29. Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 28. Indianapolis, Indiana, 27. Lansing, Michigan, 26. Memphis, Tennessee, 24. Davenport, Iowa, 22. El Paso, Texas, 20. Detroit, Michigan, 19. Abilene, Texas, 18. Peoria, Illinois, 16. Amarillo, Texas, 14. Beaumont, Texas, 12. McAllen, Texas, 10. Rockford, Illinois, 8. Akron, Ohio, 6. Wichita Falls, Texas, 4. Fort Wayne, Indiana, 2. Brownsville, Texas

Indy is the most populous city in the state. Automobile race aficionados will love to have the Indianapolis 500 on their doorstep.

27. Lansing, Michigan

30. Green Bay, Wisconsin, 29. Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 28. Indianapolis, Indiana, 27. Lansing, Michigan, 26. Memphis, Tennessee, 24. Davenport, Iowa, 22. El Paso, Texas, 20. Detroit, Michigan, 19. Abilene, Texas, 18. Peoria, Illinois, 16. Amarillo, Texas, 14. Beaumont, Texas, 12. McAllen, Texas, 10. Rockford, Illinois, 8. Akron, Ohio, 6. Wichita Falls, Texas, 4. Fort Wayne, Indiana, 2. Brownsville, Texas

The birthplace of Oldsmobile, Lansing is also home to the campus of Michigan State University. The city's State Capitol Building is also worth a visit.

26. Memphis, Tennessee

30. Green Bay, Wisconsin, 29. Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 28. Indianapolis, Indiana, 27. Lansing, Michigan, 26. Memphis, Tennessee, 24. Davenport, Iowa, 22. El Paso, Texas, 20. Detroit, Michigan, 19. Abilene, Texas, 18. Peoria, Illinois, 16. Amarillo, Texas, 14. Beaumont, Texas, 12. McAllen, Texas, 10. Rockford, Illinois, 8. Akron, Ohio, 6. Wichita Falls, Texas, 4. Fort Wayne, Indiana, 2. Brownsville, Texas

You can't think of Memphis without Elvis Presley coming to mind. The city is home to the legendary Sun Studio, known as the birthplace of rock 'n' roll.

24. Davenport, Iowa

30. Green Bay, Wisconsin, 29. Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 28. Indianapolis, Indiana, 27. Lansing, Michigan, 26. Memphis, Tennessee, 24. Davenport, Iowa, 22. El Paso, Texas, 20. Detroit, Michigan, 19. Abilene, Texas, 18. Peoria, Illinois, 16. Amarillo, Texas, 14. Beaumont, Texas, 12. McAllen, Texas, 10. Rockford, Illinois, 8. Akron, Ohio, 6. Wichita Falls, Texas, 4. Fort Wayne, Indiana, 2. Brownsville, Texas

Residents of Davenport can submit requests to change the colors of the LEDs on the Skybridge bridge that spans River Drive!

22. El Paso, Texas

30. Green Bay, Wisconsin, 29. Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 28. Indianapolis, Indiana, 27. Lansing, Michigan, 26. Memphis, Tennessee, 24. Davenport, Iowa, 22. El Paso, Texas, 20. Detroit, Michigan, 19. Abilene, Texas, 18. Peoria, Illinois, 16. Amarillo, Texas, 14. Beaumont, Texas, 12. McAllen, Texas, 10. Rockford, Illinois, 8. Akron, Ohio, 6. Wichita Falls, Texas, 4. Fort Wayne, Indiana, 2. Brownsville, Texas

El Paso has a very busy border with Ciudad Juarez in Mexico. It is also the most populous city in West Texas, but one of the cheapest to live in. 

20. Detroit, Michigan

30. Green Bay, Wisconsin, 29. Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 28. Indianapolis, Indiana, 27. Lansing, Michigan, 26. Memphis, Tennessee, 24. Davenport, Iowa, 22. El Paso, Texas, 20. Detroit, Michigan, 19. Abilene, Texas, 18. Peoria, Illinois, 16. Amarillo, Texas, 14. Beaumont, Texas, 12. McAllen, Texas, 10. Rockford, Illinois, 8. Akron, Ohio, 6. Wichita Falls, Texas, 4. Fort Wayne, Indiana, 2. Brownsville, Texas

The "Motor City" is known for its link to the automotive industry. Detroit is also the birthplace of the iconic Motown Records, and it's currently one of the most affordable places to live. 

19. Abilene, Texas

30. Green Bay, Wisconsin, 29. Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 28. Indianapolis, Indiana, 27. Lansing, Michigan, 26. Memphis, Tennessee, 24. Davenport, Iowa, 22. El Paso, Texas, 20. Detroit, Michigan, 19. Abilene, Texas, 18. Peoria, Illinois, 16. Amarillo, Texas, 14. Beaumont, Texas, 12. McAllen, Texas, 10. Rockford, Illinois, 8. Akron, Ohio, 6. Wichita Falls, Texas, 4. Fort Wayne, Indiana, 2. Brownsville, Texas

In Abilene, you will find museums, parks, and universities. The city is known as the "Greyhound Capital of the World."

18. Peoria, Illinois

30. Green Bay, Wisconsin, 29. Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 28. Indianapolis, Indiana, 27. Lansing, Michigan, 26. Memphis, Tennessee, 24. Davenport, Iowa, 22. El Paso, Texas, 20. Detroit, Michigan, 19. Abilene, Texas, 18. Peoria, Illinois, 16. Amarillo, Texas, 14. Beaumont, Texas, 12. McAllen, Texas, 10. Rockford, Illinois, 8. Akron, Ohio, 6. Wichita Falls, Texas, 4. Fort Wayne, Indiana, 2. Brownsville, Texas

Peoria is the oldest community in Illinois and is home to the oldest community theater in America. It's strategically located on the Illinois River between Chicago and St. Louis.

16. Amarillo, Texas

30. Green Bay, Wisconsin, 29. Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 28. Indianapolis, Indiana, 27. Lansing, Michigan, 26. Memphis, Tennessee, 24. Davenport, Iowa, 22. El Paso, Texas, 20. Detroit, Michigan, 19. Abilene, Texas, 18. Peoria, Illinois, 16. Amarillo, Texas, 14. Beaumont, Texas, 12. McAllen, Texas, 10. Rockford, Illinois, 8. Akron, Ohio, 6. Wichita Falls, Texas, 4. Fort Wayne, Indiana, 2. Brownsville, Texas

The city is known as both "The Yellow Rose of Texas" (amarillo is the Spanish word for "yellow") and "Helium Capital of the World," for having one of America's most productive helium fields.

14. Beaumont, Texas

30. Green Bay, Wisconsin, 29. Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 28. Indianapolis, Indiana, 27. Lansing, Michigan, 26. Memphis, Tennessee, 24. Davenport, Iowa, 22. El Paso, Texas, 20. Detroit, Michigan, 19. Abilene, Texas, 18. Peoria, Illinois, 16. Amarillo, Texas, 14. Beaumont, Texas, 12. McAllen, Texas, 10. Rockford, Illinois, 8. Akron, Ohio, 6. Wichita Falls, Texas, 4. Fort Wayne, Indiana, 2. Brownsville, Texas

Home to Lamar University, Beaumont has a college town feel to it. The city is also home to numerous museums and is overall an affordable place to live. 

12. McAllen, Texas

30. Green Bay, Wisconsin, 29. Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 28. Indianapolis, Indiana, 27. Lansing, Michigan, 26. Memphis, Tennessee, 24. Davenport, Iowa, 22. El Paso, Texas, 20. Detroit, Michigan, 19. Abilene, Texas, 18. Peoria, Illinois, 16. Amarillo, Texas, 14. Beaumont, Texas, 12. McAllen, Texas, 10. Rockford, Illinois, 8. Akron, Ohio, 6. Wichita Falls, Texas, 4. Fort Wayne, Indiana, 2. Brownsville, Texas

A rapidly growing city, McAllen is home to numerous shops and over 600 restaurants. It's also one of the best spots in the country for birding. 

10. Rockford, Illinois

30. Green Bay, Wisconsin, 29. Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 28. Indianapolis, Indiana, 27. Lansing, Michigan, 26. Memphis, Tennessee, 24. Davenport, Iowa, 22. El Paso, Texas, 20. Detroit, Michigan, 19. Abilene, Texas, 18. Peoria, Illinois, 16. Amarillo, Texas, 14. Beaumont, Texas, 12. McAllen, Texas, 10. Rockford, Illinois, 8. Akron, Ohio, 6. Wichita Falls, Texas, 4. Fort Wayne, Indiana, 2. Brownsville, Texas

Rockford became known as the "Screw Capital of the World" for being one of the largest manufacturers of fasteners in the US. It's a great place to live on the banks of the Rock River.

8. Akron, Ohio

30. Green Bay, Wisconsin, 29. Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 28. Indianapolis, Indiana, 27. Lansing, Michigan, 26. Memphis, Tennessee, 24. Davenport, Iowa, 22. El Paso, Texas, 20. Detroit, Michigan, 19. Abilene, Texas, 18. Peoria, Illinois, 16. Amarillo, Texas, 14. Beaumont, Texas, 12. McAllen, Texas, 10. Rockford, Illinois, 8. Akron, Ohio, 6. Wichita Falls, Texas, 4. Fort Wayne, Indiana, 2. Brownsville, Texas

The birthplace of the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Akron was dubbed the "Rubber Capital of the World."

6. Wichita Falls, Texas

30. Green Bay, Wisconsin, 29. Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 28. Indianapolis, Indiana, 27. Lansing, Michigan, 26. Memphis, Tennessee, 24. Davenport, Iowa, 22. El Paso, Texas, 20. Detroit, Michigan, 19. Abilene, Texas, 18. Peoria, Illinois, 16. Amarillo, Texas, 14. Beaumont, Texas, 12. McAllen, Texas, 10. Rockford, Illinois, 8. Akron, Ohio, 6. Wichita Falls, Texas, 4. Fort Wayne, Indiana, 2. Brownsville, Texas

Sheppard Air Force Base can be found in Wichita Falls, so there is a military presence felt in the city. Wichita Falls is also home to the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame.

4. Fort Wayne, Indiana

30. Green Bay, Wisconsin, 29. Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 28. Indianapolis, Indiana, 27. Lansing, Michigan, 26. Memphis, Tennessee, 24. Davenport, Iowa, 22. El Paso, Texas, 20. Detroit, Michigan, 19. Abilene, Texas, 18. Peoria, Illinois, 16. Amarillo, Texas, 14. Beaumont, Texas, 12. McAllen, Texas, 10. Rockford, Illinois, 8. Akron, Ohio, 6. Wichita Falls, Texas, 4. Fort Wayne, Indiana, 2. Brownsville, Texas

Indiana's second-largest city is also one of the cheapest cities in both the state and the country to live in. 

2. Brownsville, Texas

30. Green Bay, Wisconsin, 29. Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 28. Indianapolis, Indiana, 27. Lansing, Michigan, 26. Memphis, Tennessee, 24. Davenport, Iowa, 22. El Paso, Texas, 20. Detroit, Michigan, 19. Abilene, Texas, 18. Peoria, Illinois, 16. Amarillo, Texas, 14. Beaumont, Texas, 12. McAllen, Texas, 10. Rockford, Illinois, 8. Akron, Ohio, 6. Wichita Falls, Texas, 4. Fort Wayne, Indiana, 2. Brownsville, Texas

Brownsville is the runner-up in 2024 in terms of affordability. Located next to the US-Mexico border, Brownsville has been influenced by Hispanic culture. 

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