Small City Named The 'Cheapest Place To Live' In Washington

With inflation constantly looming over the heads of Americans, people are looking to save money when making big lifestyle choices. For those moving or thinking about buying a new home , affordability is usually at the top of mind. Better cost of living, cheaper transportation expenses, and lower utility bills are great motivations for moving to a different area. Cheaper doesn't always mean better. Sometimes these locations lack amenities, job opportunities, and other appealing attributes to attract new residents. As a result, most people settle for places that strike a balance or suit their preferences.

HomeSnacks released its list of the most affordable places to live in every state. According to the website, Grandview is the cheapest place to live in Washington!

Located in Yakima County, over 10,000 people call this small city home. Analysts said the median income is $61,635. The median home price is  $307,807, and the median rent is $1,005. While the website rated Grandview pretty low, they detailed some of the perks of living there:

"Located between Yakima and Kennewick, Grandview is the cheapest city in Washington. With a combination of both a middle-of-the-pack median home price and median income at $307,807 and $61,635 respectively, Grandview has the seventh lowest home price to income ratio in the state. You can save even more money by buying your produce at Bill’s Berry Farm instead of the grocery store."

Here are the Top 10 cheapest places to live in Washington for 2024:

1. Grandview
2. Toppenish
3. Sunnyside
4. Union Gap
5. Prosser
6. Hoquiam
7. Othello
8. Quincy
9. Clarkston
10. Walla Walla

Check out the full rankings on HomeSnacks ' website .