It is believed that all of the US low cost of living has no equal parts of Texas. However, according to the Council for Social and Economic Research of the USA, to live and you can save not only on the border with Mexico.
10. Oklahoma City
Living wage: 15.5% below the average for the United States.
Population: 631 346 people.
The average annual income of the family: 47 779 dollars (the average in the US: 53 889 dollars).
The average cost of housing: 138 600 dollars (the average in the US: 178 600 dollars).
Unemployment rate: 4.2% (on average in the USA: 4.9%).
The largest city in the state of Oklahoma boasts remarkably low prices for the state capital. Housing here it will cost you 28.8% less than the national average, and this applies to both the purchase of real estate prices and rents for removable housing.
9. Conway, Arkansas
Living wage: 15.6% below the average for the United States.
Population: 64,980 people.
The average annual income of the family: 47 504 dollars.
The average cost of housing: 160 400 dollars.
Unemployment rate: 3,5%.
Conway is the headquarters of several major companies, including the office of Acxiom, engaged in digital marketing, as well as the University of Central Arkansas. And although in this Conway list of most expensive housing in the lead, compared to other American cities for real estate costs are very low, even taking into account the communal services. Reasonable prices for medical services are also added attraction of the city.
8. Jonesboro, Arkansas
Living wage: 15.9% below the average for the United States.
Population: 73,907 people.
The average annual income of the family: 41 688 dollars.
The average cost of housing: 141 400 dollars.
Unemployment rate: 3,4%.
In Jonesboro Arkansas State University is, and this means that life in it can afford even students. A roof over your head is worth 28.2% less than the national average. Medical services also do not ruin: a visit to the doctor in Jonesboro will cost 18% cheaper than in most other US cities, the selection of glasses - 30% and dental services - by 25%.
7. Norman, Oklahoma
Living wage: 16.2% below the average for the United States.
Population: 120,284 human.
The average annual income of the family: 51,491 dollar.
The average cost of housing: 160 100 dollars.
Unemployment rate: 3,5%.
While income residents of the city are close to the national average, the cost of living is significantly different in the smaller side. In Norman cheaper almost everything: from food to gasoline. Particularly pleased with the price of housing. In Norman, you can rent an apartment and pay for it by 44% less than in other US cities.
6. Indianapolis
Living wage: 16.2% below the average for the United States.
Population: 853,173 human.
The average annual income of the family: 41 987 dollars.
The average cost of housing: 118 300 dollars.
Unemployment rate: 4,0%.
Indianapolis, the largest low-cost cities, combines the advantages of a big city pleasant and provincial rates. The capital of Indiana is different stable economy. For those who are planning to study, there are several colleges and universities, including Butler University. Children will love the Children's Museum of Indianapolis - the world's largest museum of its kind.
5. Knoxville, Tennessee
Living wage: 16.3% below the average for the United States.
Population: 185 291 people.
The average annual income of the family: 34 226 dollars.
The average cost of housing: 118 300 dollars.
Unemployment rate: 4,5%.
This town is good for its affordable prices for everything from food to transportation. Here is the University of Tennessee, the Hall of Fame female basketbolla and more from Cockeysville close to the National Park Great Smoky Mountains.
4. Memphis
Living wage: 17.0% below the average for the United States.
Population: 655 770 people.
The average annual income of the family: 36 445 dollars.
The average cost of housing: 94 thousand dollars.
Unemployment rate: 5,3%.
To say that in Memphis cheap real estate - it's nothing to say. Here you can buy a house for less than $ 100 000, while in many other US cities, this amount is barely enough for a down payment on mortgage.
Rent an apartment in Memphis would cost a third less than the national average. And most importantly, are good things at the workplace. Due to its proximity to the Mississippi River, Memphis is a major transportation hub. Here are the headquarters of the three giants: FedEx, International Paper and AutoZone.
3. Kalamazoo, Michigan
Living wage: 20.0% below the average for the United States.
Population: 76,041 people.
The average annual income of the family: 33 009 dollars.
The average cost of housing: 96 600 dollars.
Unemployment rate: 4,2%.
Kalamazoo - the city is not only cheap but also very poor. A third of the city's population lives below the poverty line, and the remaining residents have to put up with low wages and unemployment. The main engines of the local economy is Western Michigan University, the pharmaceutical company Pfizer and Stryker manufacturer of medical equipment.
2. Harlingen, Texas
Living wage: 20.6% below the average for the United States.
Population: 65 774 person.
The average annual income of the family: 34 466 dollars.
The average cost of housing: 80 600 dollars.
Unemployment rate: 7,2%.
Life in South Texas is no different high cost, however, that there is a very cheerless reasons. 32.5% of the population of Harlingen lives below the poverty line. The prices for food and gasoline are relatively modest, and housing costs about 98 thousand dollars lower than the residents of other cities.
1. McAllen, Texas
Living wage: 23.7% below the average for the United States.
Population: 140 269 people.
The average annual income of the family: 44 254 dollars.
The average cost of housing: $ 115 400.
Unemployment rate: 7,8%.
Allen bigger and richer Harlingen: average household income here is 10 000 US dollars higher, and this despite the incredibly low cost of living. Of the downsides of living in McAllen is worth noting that 26.1% of citizens live below the poverty line. Also in McAllen very high percentage of people suffering from obesity. But there's something that catches the eye - a huge variety of birds. In Allen, located on one of the largest migration routes of birds, is famous Bird station Quinta Mazatlan area of more than 60 000 m.