
Imagine this. You are 30. You work hard. You save. You dream of a front door with your name on it. But every year, that dream slips further away.
In large coastal cities, even two decent salaries barely cover rent. Owning a home feels impossible. Yet, in parts of the US far from the glare of coastal boom towns, that dream remains alive. Realtor.com's latest data reveals the 10 least expensive cities where a household earning just $65,000 to $85,000 a year can afford to buy a home without living on bread and water.