Living well for less: 10 affordable alternatives to America's expensive metros

MakeMyMove focuses on an emerging trend that favors balance over bustle for families, remote workers, and retirees alike who are setting their sights on smaller cities and rural communities where the cost of living is significantly lower and the quality of life often higher.

Natalia Wolting for MakeMyMove

Posted 4/21/25

MakeMyMove focuses on an emerging trend that favors balance over bustle for families, remote workers, and retirees alike who are setting their sights on smaller cities and rural communities where the cost of living is significantly lower and the quality of life often higher.

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Living well for less: 10 affordable alternatives to America's expensive metros

MakeMyMove focuses on an emerging trend that favors balance over bustle for families, remote workers, and retirees alike who are setting their sights on smaller cities and rural communities where the cost of living is significantly lower and the quality of life often higher.

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Living well for less: 10 affordable alternatives to America's expensive metros

MakeMyMove focuses on an emerging trend that favors balance over bustle for families, remote workers, and retirees alike who are setting their sights on smaller cities and rural communities where the cost of living is significantly lower and the quality of life often higher.

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Concordia Fire and EMS Report

City Commission signs Development Agreement

Concordia Fire and EMS Report

Eagles’ track takes home 21 top-three finishes in …