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27 Major Cities Where You Can Buy a Home for Under $350K in 2026

A new analysis found that a number of very large American metropolitan areas, despite their big-city prices, still have relatively affordable home prices.

GOBankingRates · Mar 30

How Much Money Makes You Middle Class in Your State in 2026?

See how the boundaries fall where you live.

GOBankingRates · Mar 8

How Far $750K Plus Social Security Goes Toward Retirement in Every State

The foundation to any long-lasting retirement is a healthy savings account, especially because Social Security is intended only to replace approximately 40% of an average American's pre-retirement...

GOBankingRates · Mar 7

The Salary Needed To Break Into the Top 5% in Each State’s Most Expensive City

Breaking into the top 5% in the most expensive U.S. cities takes between a $300K and $2M income, with living costs up to $678K and home values nearing $10M.

GOBankingRates · Jan 12

24 Most Budget-Friendly Midwest Tourist Destinations

From year-round activities like hiking and boating to exploring historic sites and amusement parks, there's something for everyone in the Midwest.

GOBankingRates · Jan 9

50 American Cities With the Most International Visitors

While many Americans enjoy traveling abroad, so much of the rest of the world comes to the United States for their sightseeing and celebrations.

GOBankingRates · Dec 22, 2025

Medicare Payouts in All 50 States

Medicare beneficiaries measure at 61 million, and the payouts in the top states are over $14,000.

GOBankingRates · Dec 13, 2025

25 Cities Where You Can Rent a Room for Less Than $1,000 a Month

Take a look at your monthly budget. What’s the most expensive line item? Almost certainly, your rent is your priciest monthly expenditure. As Zillow has recently reported, rent levels have rocketed upward far faster than incomes since 2019, making housing costs increasingly difficult to afford in America. Is it even…

GOBankingRates · Nov 18, 2025

How Long You Could Last on Nothing but Social Security in 20 Major Southern Cities

Do you know how long you could survive on nothing but Social Security income in your city?

GOBankingRates · Nov 18, 2025

Here’s How Much You’re Paying for Utilities in Your State

Americans are paying more for utilities than ever, and the increases are likely far from over.J.D. Power reported last month that average household utility costs had jumped by 41% over the previous...

GOBankingRates · Nov 16, 2025