With the current economic crisis, many people are finding that the cost of living in their area is no longer something they can afford. While moving can be an expensive prospect itself, thanks in part to foreclosures and job losses, some families are faced with no other alternative.
Since they have to change locations anyway, it might be a good idea to look ahead to the future. Living in an area with a lower cost of living can, in the long run, benefit you, and your bank account, immensely.
As a general rule, rural areas tend to be some of the cheapest places to live in the United States. However, when looking at rural areas, it is a good idea to also evaluate the job prospects in the area. The lowest rent possible is useless if there is no income coming in.
So where are some of the cheapest places to live in the United States? To give you an idea of the sort of places you should look for, let’s look at two of the cheapest places that still provide excellent job prospects.
Dayton, Ohio
This city is one of the bigger cities in Ohio, and is located in Montgomery County, the fifth most populated county in the state. Despite this, Dayton still maintains a beautiful rural atmosphere. The average rent for a nice one bedroom apartment in Dayton is between $400 and $500. Playing host to industrial, aerospace and engineering industries, Dayton, Ohio is not devoid of a job market.
Wichita, Kansas
Another somewhat rural area, Wichita, Kansas has one bedroom apartments ranging from $300 to $400. Two bedroom apartments can be found in the $500 range. It is the largest city in Kansas, and is nicknamed the Air Capitol of the World. Aerospace technologies still play a big role in the industry of Wichita. Boeing, Cessna, Hawker and Beechcraft are a few examples of aerospace companies that still maintain a workforce in the city.
These are just a couple of the Best Places to Live cheaply in the United States. Knowing what to look for, though, can help you in your search for your next move.
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