Aerial of the Des Moines Riverwalk bridge and the Des Moines River, with the Downtown Des Moines skyline in the background.

Top Budget-Friendly Cities Across the Nation

The U.S. inflation rate rose 3% between January 2024 and January 2025, increasing already high prices for basic goods and services. If you’re looking for ways to save money and you’re willing to relocate, here are the top 25 cities with the lowest cost of living in the country. Most Affordable U.S. Cities (percentage shown…