Cheapest state in US

Top Affordable States

Oklahoma – Lowest overall cost of living with especially cheap housing and transportation.

Mississippi – Very low housing costs and overall living expenses.

Alabama – Affordable homes and everyday costs, including utilities and transportation.

West Virginia – Extremely low housing prices and modest living costs.

Missouri – Reasonable prices for housing, groceries, and other essentials.

Kansas – Low living costs and no state income tax.

Iowa – Stable affordability across many expense categories.

Tennessee – Comfortable costs plus no state income tax.

Arkansas – Low housing and tax costs.

Michigan – Generally affordable, especially outside major metro areas.

📌 Quick Notes

These states tend to have housing costs well below the U.S. median.

Some states, like Kansas and Tennessee, don’t have a state income tax, which can significantly reduce overall expenses.