Cheapest Cost of Living in United States

Top 100 cities ranked by cheapest cost of living

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Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics — 5 topics across U.S. Census, FBI, NOAA and CDC data.

Best Cities for Retirees

Low crime, warm climate, affordable cost of living and strong healthcare access.

Best Cities for Remote Workers

Strong broadband, affordable rent, low traffic and existing remote-work culture.

Best Cities for Families

Strong schools, low crime, affordable homes and family-friendly commutes.

Best Cities for Young Professionals

High incomes, educated peers, transit access and an under-35 demographic.

Most Affordable Cities

The lowest cost of living across home prices, rent, services and rent burden.

Population & Density

Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense

Economy

Highest Income Lowest Income Lowest Unemployment Highest Unemployment Lowest Poverty Highest Poverty Highest Wages Cheapest Cost of Living

Housing

Highest Home Value Most Affordable Highest Rent Lowest Rent Highest Homeownership Newest Housing Lowest Property Tax

Demographics & Education

Most Educated Best Schools Most Graduate Degrees Youngest Cities Oldest Cities Most Veterans

Health & Safety

Safest Cities Highest Crime Healthiest Cities Lowest Smoking Best Doctor Access Best Dental Access

Climate & Air

Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities Sunniest Cities Snowiest Cities Cleanest Air Worst Air Quality

Quality of Life

Shortest Commute Most Work From Home

Civic & Politics

Most Republican Most Democratic Most Disasters

Geography & Infrastructure

Highest Elevation Best Broadband Most EV Stations Most Libraries Most Restaurants

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Cheapest Cost of Living — United States

1 Ward AR 86.9

2 North Little Rock AR 86.9

3 Blytheville AR 86.9

4 Forrest City AR 86.9

5 Arkadelphia AR 86.9

6 Berryville AR 86.9

7 Lowell AR 86.9

8 Camden AR 86.9

9 Wynne AR 86.9

10 Morrilton AR 86.9

11 Mena AR 86.9

12 Pine Bluff AR 86.9

13 Batesville AR 86.9

14 Trumann AR 86.9

15 Hot Springs AR 86.9

16 Searcy AR 86.9

17 Fayetteville AR 86.9

18 Jacksonville AR 86.9

19 Bentonville AR 86.9

20 Fort Smith AR 86.9

21 Jonesboro AR 86.9

22 Russellville AR 86.9

23 Alma AR 86.9

24 De Queen AR 86.9

25 Stuttgart AR 86.9

26 Hope AR 86.9

27 Pea Ridge AR 86.9

28 Monticello AR 86.9

29 Rogers AR 86.9

30 Warren AR 86.9

31 Greenbrier AR 86.9

32 El Dorado AR 86.9

33 Malvern AR 86.9

34 Newport AR 86.9

35 Texarkana AR 86.9

36 Sherwood AR 86.9

37 Heber Springs AR 86.9

38 Clarksville AR 86.9

39 Farmington AR 86.9

40 Siloam Springs AR 86.9

41 Sheridan AR 86.9

42 Greenwood AR 86.9

43 Benton AR 86.9

44 Paragould AR 86.9

45 Hot Springs Village AR 86.9

46 Prairie Grove AR 86.9

47 Cabot AR 86.9

48 Conway AR 86.9

49 Centerton AR 86.9

50 Cherokee Village AR 86.9

51 Tontitown AR 86.9

52 Little Rock AR 86.9

53 Maumelle AR 86.9

54 West Memphis AR 86.9

55 Mountain Home AR 86.9

56 Beebe AR 86.9

57 Magnolia AR 86.9

58 Pocahontas AR 86.9

59 Springdale AR 86.9

60 Bryant AR 86.9

61 Helena-West Helena AR 86.9

62 Cave Springs AR 86.9

63 White Hall AR 86.9

64 East End AR 86.9

65 Marion AR 86.9

66 Bella Vista AR 86.9

67 Walnut Ridge AR 86.9

68 Harrison AR 86.9

69 Osceola AR 86.9

70 Van Buren AR 86.9

71 West Hattiesburg MS 87.0

72 Forest MS 87.0

73 Hernando MS 87.0

74 Pascagoula MS 87.0

75 Kosciusko MS 87.0

76 Gulf Park Estates MS 87.0

77 Moss Point MS 87.0

78 Clarksdale MS 87.0

79 Corinth MS 87.0

80 Greenwood MS 87.0

81 Long Beach MS 87.0

82 Picayune MS 87.0

83 Holly Springs MS 87.0

84 Gautier MS 87.0

85 Canton MS 87.0

86 Ocean Springs MS 87.0

87 St. Martin MS 87.0

88 McComb MS 87.0

89 Byram MS 87.0

90 Grenada MS 87.0

91 Vicksburg MS 87.0

92 Columbia MS 87.0

93 Natchez MS 87.0

94 New Albany MS 87.0

95 Laurel MS 87.0

96 Waveland MS 87.0

97 Louisville MS 87.0

98 Brookhaven MS 87.0

99 Vancleave MS 87.0

100 D'Iberville MS 87.0

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City rankings help residents, researchers, and policymakers understand how communities compare across important quality-of-life measures.

Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI Crime Statistics, and NOAA climate records.

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