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Illinois has 2 of the 25 best affordable places to live in the country, US News says
By Meredith Howard,
4 days ago
If you’re considering moving to an Illinois city with a lower cost of living, you might want to check out this recent ranking from U.S. News & World Report.
Two Illinois cities were named in the U.S. News & World Report’s 25 Best Affordable Places to Live in the U.S. for 2024 to 2025, including one in central Illinois and one in northern Illinois. Missouri also has two cities on the list.
The ranking considered proportion of median household income going to the average cost to own or rent a home, including typical prices for utilities and taxes, and price parity, which U.S. News says compares the cost of goods and services across the U.S.
Here’s what to know about the two Illinois cities that made the list, as well as how they compared to the rest of the “best affordable places to live.”
Peoria
U.S. News & World Report lauded Peoria for its “communal glow and attractiveness” along with the city’s riverfront and entertainment options. Peoria’s population is 114,817, according to U.S. News. The city landed in 16th place on its list.
Here are the 25 Best Affordable Places to Live in the U.S. for 2024 to 2025, according to U.S. News and World Report:
Fort Wayne, Ind.
Huntsville, Ala.
Wichita, Kansas
Springfield, Mo.
Davenport, Iowa
Hickory, N.C.
Montgomery, Ala.
Green Bay, Wisc.
Little Rock, Ark.
Oklahoma City
Lexington, Ky.
Lafayette, La.
Omaha, Neb.
Brownsville, Texas
Lincoln, Neb.
Peoria, Ill.
Louisville, Ky.
South Bend, Ind.
Toledo, Ohio
Rockford, Ill.
Indianapolis
McAllen, Texas
Kansas City, Mo.
Tulsa, Okla.
Dayton, Ohio
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