Considering the high prices you see all around you, it makes sense to feel like affordable cities don’t exist anymore. However, there are still pockets across the country where you can find homes for under $250,000 without having to severely sacrifice your lifestyle. And no, these places aren’t just in places with shrinking populations or limited amenities.
As median home sale prices have hit $410,800, according to data from the Federal Bank of St. Louis, it may seem like buying a home today is a faraway dream. That’s why we asked ChatGPT to scan available data and look for cities where home prices and everyday living are still affordable for many. Here are five that showed up at the top of the list.
