The University of North Georgia campus brings free or low-cost cultural events that enrich without expensive tickets. Property taxes remain reasonable compared to Atlanta and other larger Georgia ...

Rio Vista hugs the banks of the Sacramento River in the California Delta region. This waterfront town offers affordable living with plenty of fishing and boating opportunities. Housing costs run about ...

Tucked away in southeast Arkansas, Crossett offers small-town charm with prices that won’t cross out your modest budget. This friendly community maintains a cost of living about 28% below the national ...

The housing market here is a breath of fresh air compared to Virginia’s bigger cities. You can find lovely homes for under $200,000, which seems almost impossible these days. Many comfortable ...

Nestled near Upper Klamath Lake in southern Oregon, Klamath Falls offers mountain town living that won’t empty your wallet. This small city provides housing costs that seem almost unbelievable ...

A comfortable apartment or small home rental fits within a $1,200 monthly income. Many landlords include utilities in rent, stretching your dollars even further. The town offers excellent public ...

This charming town in Washington County, about 130 miles southeast of Atlanta, offers something increasingly rare in today’s economy: the ability to live well without needing Jeff Bezos’ bank account.

There’s a moment when perfectly cooked hash browns hit your mouth – that magical combination of crispy exterior giving way to tender potato beneath – that makes you believe, just briefly, that all is ...

Many retirees find comfortable houses for under $120,000. With housing costs that low, your $1,200 monthly budget can cover your mortgage or rent with plenty left over. Property taxes won’t take a big ...

For outdoor enthusiasts, Genoa offers easy access to some of Nevada’s most beautiful natural landscapes. The town sits at the base of the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada mountains, with the Carson ...

That’s Torrey, Utah for you – a tiny town with massive appeal nestled at the gateway to some of the most spectacular scenery this side of Mars. Torrey isn’t trying to impress anyone, and that’s ...

From blueberry pie eating contests to the crowning of the Blueberry Festival Queen, it’s small-town America at its most charmingly eccentric. The festival celebrates the region’s agricultural heritage ...