The best affordable place to live in every state in 2026, according to data
By Frederick Reese
Published on March 22, 2026.
The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis has identified the best affordable place to live in every state in 2026, according to data from the 2026 Niche rankings. The study, based on affordability factors such as home values, monthly rent, grocery and gas prices, and area income, was created using data from Niche's criteria categories such as weather, public schools, crime and safety, and diversity grades. The highest-rated places in each state were curated for this list.
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