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Rent, home prices, and cost of living indices.

Most Affordable Cities

Cost Index
1
AlabasterAlabama
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2
Des MoinesIowa
81
3
FlorenceAlabama
83
4
NorthportAlabama
87
5
AikenSouth Carolina
89
6
BirminghamAlabama
90
7
OpelikaAlabama
92
8
HomewoodAlabama
92

Lowest Average Rent

Monthly Rent
1
AlabasterAlabama
$0
2
BinghamtonNew York
$1,138
3
Des MoinesIowa
$1,162
4
BirminghamAlabama
$1,181
5
FlorenceAlabama
$1,195
6
NitroWest Virginia
$1,200
7
MadisonAlabama
$1,358
8
AikenSouth Carolina
$1,400

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