Discover the cheapest cities to live in the US based on median rent, home values, and income data from the Census Bureau.
| # | City | Median Rent | Median Income | Home Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Youngstown, OH | $718 | $34,746 | $58,400 | 59,605 |
| 2 | Decatur, IL | $796 | $50,809 | $97,300 | 70,368 |
| 3 | Springfield, OH | $805 | $45,883 | $107,600 | 58,410 |
| 4 | Canton, OH | $826 | $39,754 | $94,400 | 70,105 |
| 5 | Erie, PA | $836 | $43,397 | $108,200 | 94,156 |
| 6 | Lorain, OH | $839 | $45,799 | $123,500 | 65,207 |
| 7 | Kingsport, TN | $843 | $50,436 | $203,000 | 55,807 |
| 8 | Fort Smith, AR | $852 | $52,692 | $168,100 | 89,496 |
| 9 | Flint, MI | $859 | $36,194 | $47,600 | 80,835 |
| 10 | Elyria, OH | $859 | $53,204 | $142,800 | 52,833 |
| 11 | Decatur, AL | $861 | $59,831 | $190,500 | 57,760 |
| 12 | Pocatello, ID | $861 | $57,931 | $240,600 | 57,152 |
| 13 | Dayton, OH | $866 | $43,454 | $93,200 | 136,741 |
| 14 | Great Falls, MT | $866 | $63,934 | $237,400 | 60,412 |
| 15 | Muncie, IN | $867 | $43,395 | $92,000 | 64,739 |
| 16 | Terre Haute, IN | $877 | $41,960 | $109,500 | 58,491 |
| 17 | Toledo, OH | $880 | $47,532 | $107,000 | 268,461 |
| 18 | St. Joseph, MO | $884 | $55,578 | $144,200 | 71,542 |
| 19 | Joplin, MO | $889 | $51,154 | $159,700 | 52,218 |
| 20 | Harlingen, TX | $893 | $55,891 | $125,700 | 71,669 |
| 21 | Cleveland, OH | $894 | $39,187 | $94,100 | 367,523 |
| 22 | Waterloo, IA | $896 | $56,344 | $150,200 | 66,947 |
| 23 | Albany, GA | $898 | $45,201 | $118,700 | 67,939 |
| 24 | Owensboro, KY | $900 | $53,295 | $162,900 | 60,112 |
| 25 | Green Bay, WI | $904 | $62,546 | $191,500 | 106,585 |
Key Takeaways
- Youngstown, OH ranks #1 with a median rent of $718.
- The top 5 cities are: Youngstown, OH; Decatur, IL; Springfield, OH; Canton, OH; Erie, PA.
- Median household income in the #1 city is $34,746, with a population of 59,605.
Methodology
Rankings based on US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Only cities with population over 50,000 are included in national rankings. State rankings include all cities over 25,000. Data reflects the most recent available estimates.