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20 Best Southern Cities With High Salaries and Low Cost of Living

Nine Texas towns make this top-20 list.

GOBankingRates · Feb 20

11 Best Arizona Cities To Retire With $500K in Savings

GOBankingRates ranked the most affordable Arizona cities to retire with $500,000, factoring in cost of living, housing, livability and Social Security savings.

GOBankingRates · Feb 16

16 Best Illinois Cities To Retire With $500K in Savings

The Prairie State is a great location to consider when choosing a place to settle down for your golden years. Here's a look at some top cities to think about.

GOBankingRates · Feb 15

20 Best West Coast Hidden Gem Housing Markets of 2025

Many cities on the West Coast are known for their high cost of living, but this doesn't mean every city is too expensive for future homeowners. Our in-house analysis has revealed there are 20 hidden...

GOBankingRates · Oct 19, 2025

California’s 15 Best Hidden Gem Housing Markets of 2025

Golden State locales blend livability, affordability.

GOBankingRates · Oct 16, 2025

20 Best Hidden Gem Midwest Housing Markets of 2025

See the hidden gems in Ohio, Michigan and other Midwest states.

GOBankingRates · Oct 16, 2025

New York’s 15 Best Hidden Gem Housing Markets of 2025

Spoiler alert: They aren't in New York City.

GOBankingRates · Oct 14, 2025

20 Best Hidden Gem East Coast Housing Markets of 2025

There's no shortage of hidden gem housing markets on the East Coast. Even better: Many of these markets are in cities with reasonable cost of living, according to key findings from a GOBankingRates...

GOBankingRates · Oct 12, 2025

Here’s How Much You Must Make To Afford a Home in the Midwest’s Best Cities

The Midwest boasts numerous locales with high livability scores and relatively low living costs compared to many other parts of the U.S. The value of single-family homes varies widely across the...

GOBankingRates · Jul 21, 2025

Here’s How Much You Must Make To Afford a Home in the West’s Most Livable Cities

If you're thinking of heading west and looking for affordable, livable locales, Oregon may be worth a look.

GOBankingRates · Jul 20, 2025