Most Affordable Places for Families
Find family-friendly cities that offer affordable living without sacrificing quality schools, safe neighborhoods, and access to childcare and activities.
Showing 15 locations ranked by cost of living
1
Fayetteville
Arkansas
86.5 — Very Low
Rent: $900/moHome: $260,000Pop: 94K
2
Madison
Alabama
91.2 — Below Average
Rent: $1,100/moHome: $310,000Pop: 59K
3
Des Moines
Iowa
88.5 — Very Low
Rent: $950/moHome: $210,000Pop: 214K
4
Huntsville
Alabama
88.2 — Very Low
Rent: $950/moHome: $270,000Pop: 215K
5
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
85.5 — Very Low
Rent: $850/moHome: $190,000Pop: 138K
6
Provo
Utah
100.5 — Average
Rent: $1,300/moHome: $420,000Pop: 115K
7
Raleigh
North Carolina
100.8 — Average
Rent: $1,400/moHome: $400,000Pop: 468K
8
Wichita
Kansas
84.5 — Very Low
Rent: $850/moHome: $175,000Pop: 398K
9
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
90.5 — Below Average
Rent: $1,000/moHome: $280,000Pop: 193K
10
Lincoln
Nebraska
88.2 — Very Low
Rent: $950/moHome: $235,000Pop: 291K
11
Tulsa
Oklahoma
83.8 — Very Low
Rent: $850/moHome: $180,000Pop: 413K
12
Omaha
Nebraska
89.8 — Very Low
Rent: $1,000/moHome: $240,000Pop: 486K
13
San Antonio
Texas
88.7 — Very Low
Rent: $1,050/moHome: $235,000Pop: 1.5M
14
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
85.2 — Very Low
Rent: $900/moHome: $200,000Pop: 681K
15
Fargo
North Dakota
89.2 — Very Low
Rent: $900/moHome: $260,000Pop: 126K
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