8 Most Affordable US Cities to Live in 2023

1. Harlingen, Texas

Cost of living: 22.9% below US average Unemployment rate: 5.7%

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2. Florence, Alabama

Cost of living: 15.5% below US average Unemployment rate: 2.9%

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3. Decatur, Illinois

Cost of living: 20.6% below US average Unemployment rate: 4.9%

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4. Joplin, Missouri

Cost of living: 18% below US average Unemployment rate: 2.6%

5. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of living: 17.5% below US average Unemployment rate: 3.1%

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6. Conway, Arkansas

Cost of living: 16.5% below US average Unemployment rate: 3.2%

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7. Albany, Georgia

Cost of living: 16.5% below US average Unemployment rate: 4%

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8. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Cost of living: 16% below US average Unemployment rate: 3%

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