Where is the safest but cheapest place to live?
- Albania.
- Portugal.
- Costa Rica.
- Panama.
- Mexico.
- Thailand.
- Malaysia.
- Vietnam.
Augusta, a small city near Georgia's border with South Carolina, is one of the cheapest and safest places to live in the USA. It has a low crime rate and a low cost of living, making it perfect for those looking to live comfortably and save money.
- Amarillo, Texas. ...
- Meridian, Mississippi. ...
- Tupelo, Mississippi. ...
- Muskogee, Oklahoma. ...
- Jackson, Mississippi. ...
- Topeka, Kansas. ...
- Richmond, Indiana. ...
- Salina, Kansas.
- Maxton, North Carolina. Average bill costs: $1,025 per month (48.8% below national average) ...
- Mercedes, Texas. Average bill costs: $1,104 per month (44.9% below national average) ...
- San Benito, Texas. ...
- Booneville, Mississippi. ...
- Marion, Virginia.
Vermont is the safest state in the United States, according to a new report from WalletHub. The ranking is based on 53 different indicators ranging from unemployment rates to assaults per capita. Vermont is followed by Maine, New Hampshire, Utah, and Hawaii, respectively.
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- New Jersey.
- Hawaii.
- Connecticut.
- Alaska.
- Illinois.
- Mississippi.
- Oklahoma.
- Kansas.
- Alabama.
- Georgia.
- Ohio.
- Iowa.
- West Virginia.
- Hickory, NC.
- Green Bay, WI.
- Quad Cities, IA-IL (Davenport-Bettendorf, IA & Moline-Rock Island, IL)
- Fort Wayne, IN.
- Pittsburgh, PA.
- Beaumont, TX.
The safest state in the USA is Vermont. It has the lowest violent crime rate in America, with only 1.46 per 1,000 people out of a population of 647,064. In 2022, there were only 15 murders, 64 robberies, and 790 assaults in Vermont. Residents have a 1 in 595 chance of becoming victims of a violent crime.
- Sandpoint, ID.
- Gulfport, FL.
- Montpelier, VT.
- San Marcos, TX.
- Greenville, SC.
- Canandaigua, NY.
- Port Townsend, WA.
- Logan, UT.
What is the #1 best place to live in the US?
Atlanta, Georgia is the best place to live in the U.S. in 2022 because of its booming jobs market and eye on equality.
- Malaysia. ...
- Spain. ...
- Costa Rica. ...
- Panama. Cost of Living Index: 48.25. ...
- Peru. Cost of Living Index: 30.74. ...
- Slovenia. Cost of Living Index: 47.30. ...
- Austria. Cost of Living Index: 64.11. ...
- Australia. Cost of Living Index: 72.27.

The city of Lancaster, PA takes the top spot this year. While it's well-known for hosting one of the oldest Amish communities in the country, Lancaster's bustling contemporary art scene and rolling green spaces offer a balance between rural living and artsy small city opportunities.
The Most Dangerous States in America
The South continues to be ranked as the least safe states in the U.S., according to WalletHub. Louisiana was named the least safe state in America for the second year in a row. Mississippi was also the second least safe state in the country for a second year in a row.
- Maine. With a score of 66.02, Maine is the safest U.S. state. ...
- Vermont. Vermont is the second-safest state in the U.S., with a score of 65.48. ...
- Minnesota. Minnesota is the third-safest state in the U.S. Minnesota's total score is 62.42. ...
- Utah. ...
- Wyoming. ...
- Iowa. ...
- Massachusetts. ...
- New Hampshire.
Among states, Kerala has the highest crime rate, and Nagaland has the lowest crime rate in 2021.
Alaska. The state of Alaska offers most residents a Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) payment every fall.
The economy is recovering in 2021 in terms of its gross domestic product, but it may be a few years before the labor market recovers fully, and the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed deep fissures in the country's economic equality. Utah is the top state for economy.
Alaska had the lowest tax burden in the U.S. in 2021, though it was also one of the least affordable states to live in.
1. Mississippi. Coming in as the cheapest state to live in in the United States is Mississippi with a cost of living index score of 83.3. It also has the lowest average housing costs in the nation at 33.7% below the national average.
What's the cheapest state to buy a house?
1 cheapest state to buy a house in 2022: Iowa. Iowa came in at the top of the list with the lowest average median household income it takes to be able to afford a house. The largest housing markets in the Midwestern state include Des Moines, Iowa City, and Cedar Rapids.
- West Virginia. West Virginia is the cheapest state to buy a home. ...
- Arkansas. A typical home in Arkansas costs $169,867, the third-lowest in the country. ...
- Oklahoma. ...
- Iowa. ...
- Kentucky. ...
- Alabama. ...
- Kansas. ...
- Ohio.
America's Most (& Least) Affordable Cities In 2022
Above you'll see that Sioux Falls, SD is the big winner in 2022, with the best total score and the top ranking among all US cities. Reno, NV, Provo, UT, Madison, WI, and Huntsville, AL round out the top five.
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- New Bern, N.C. Median rent price: $1,000. ...
- Rock Hill, S.C. ...
- Tallahassee, Fla. ...
- Beaumont, Texas. ...
- Winston-Salem, N.C. ...
- Shreveport, La. ...
- Las Cruces, N.M. ...
- Champaign, Ill.
It counts the affordability of housing, with median housing prices compared against median family incomes. Ohio ranks first in the nation for affordability. Oklahoma places second in this subcategory, followed by Michigan, Iowa and Missouri. Learn more about the most affordable states below.