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The top cheapest city in which to reside is in beautiful New England. Frank Gaglione/Stockbyte/Getty Images Crime statistics, good schools, employment opportunities and high quality of life are important criteria in choosing the best places to live. While some families can afford a high cost of living, others need to live in more affordable markets. Across the United States, families can live in inexpensive cities that are taking a path to continued growth and greater prosperity.
Manchester-Nashua, New Hampshire
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Manchester is the second largest city in northern New England and located along the Merrimack River in south-central New Hampshire. The Manchester-Nashua metro area ranks as the top city in the United States with the most affordable housing and cost of living, according to "Forbes" magazine. As of 2010, this New England metro area has a population of 405,087 people, and it draws businesses and families because of its low cost of living and lack of state sales and income taxes. The unemployment rate is 6.7 percent, which is significantly lower than the national average of 10.2 percent. The median price of a home in the Manchester-Nashua metro area is $225,720.
Ogden-Clearfield, Utah
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The city of Ogden is situated high in the mountain desert of northern Utah at the base of the Wasatch Range between the Ogden and Weber Rivers. As of 2010, the Ogden-Clearfield metro area has a population of 535,315 people. Families are drawn by the low unemployment and crime, clean air, outdoor recreation and cultural activities. The unemployment rate is 6.4 percent. The median price of a home in the Ogden-Clearfield metro area is $190,380.
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, Minnesota
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Minneapolis, St. Paul, and neighboring communities make up an inviting area in Minnesota known as the "twin cities." As of 2010, the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area has a population of 3,261,231 people. The area is gaining national recognition because the job market is in good shape and the overall crime rate is low. In addition, there are plenty of notable colleges, cultural institutions and recreational activities that contribute to the quality of life. The unemployment rate is 7.1 percent. The median price of a home in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area is $185,720.
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