Renters: These Are the 15 Most Affordable Cities That Couples Love
Maybe you've just moved in with your significant other, or the two of you have been living together for awhile and need a change of scenery. Which cities would be best for you to move to that are both affordable and offer a high quality of life?
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GOBankingRates looked at multiple different factors to determine the best cities for couples to live in; including the cost of rent, average cost of living and average monthly expenditures in the city, plus how residents rank the quality of life. Based on those pieces of information, here are the 15 best places you and your partner should consider if you're looking to make a move.
15. Bellevue, Nebraska
Bellevue has plenty of lush forests to explore, and if you're lucky, you can secure a place to live near one of them.
A one bedroom in Bellevue will run about $873 a month on average. Aim to make more than $34,198 a year between you and your partner to live a comfortable life in Bellevue, as necessary expenditures will run you about $2,850 a month.
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14. Dearborn, Michigan
Dearborn is the hometown of Henry Ford, and is also where the Ford Motor Company headquarters is located, making it a perfect destination for those working in the auto industry.
Look to spend about $850 a month on rent for the average one bedroom. Cost of living in this Michigan city is about $33,633 per couple annually, and you'll spend around $2,803 a month in Dearborn.
13. Lincoln, Nebraska
Our second city in Nebraska on the list promises historical landmarks, college sports and plenty of opportunities to spot bison and elk.
A one bedroom will cost you about $830 to rent. The two of you should make over $32,551 to get by in Lincoln, Nebraska. For a couple, monthly expenditures will run about $2,713.
12. Roanoke, Virginia
Picture yourself in the Magic City of Roanoke. Roanoke got the name the Magic City because of the short time it took for it to become a city. Nature lovers will enjoy the city's George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, as well as the Carvins Cove Nature Reserve.
Plan to spend about $903 in rent for a one bedroom, and $2,707 in monthly expenditures for you and your partner.
11. Florissant, Missouri
A historic town that Cedric the Entertainer once called home, Florissant is considered a suburb of St. Louis.
To live here, it will cost about $901 on average for a one bedroom apartment. The cost of living per couple is $32,009 on average, with monthly costs coming in at about $2,667.
10. San Angelo, Texas
San Angelo is full of museums and historical sites to visit and treat out-of-towners to.
One bedrooms in San Angelo run about $849 per month. Plan to make $31,662 or more per couple to meet your needs. Monthly expenditures will cost you and your significant other somewhere around $2,639.
9. Willoughby Hills, Ohio
Willoughby Hills is known for its picturesque landscape and stunning architecture, including the Louis Penfield House designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
A one-bedroom in this town will cost $953 on average, and you can expect to pay around $2,618 in expenditures for you and your partner. The average annual cost of living in Willoughby Hills is about $31,418 per couple.
8. Longview, Texas
Another Texas town hits the list. Longview boasts great restaurants and a historic downtown.
For a couple to rent a one bedroom, it'll cost around $885. The annual cost of living per couple is $31,400, with an expected $2,617 in necessary monthly expenditures for a couple.
7. Parma Heights, Ohio
Parma Heights is a town full of parks and family friendly activities. Renting a one bedroom here will cost $889 on average. The cost of living per couple is $30,962 on average, with the monthly expenditures estimated at $2,580.
6. Baytown, Texas
There is no shortage of jobs in Baytown, as it's known for its abundance of industry, including plants for oil, rubber and chemicals.
A one bedroom in Baytown will cost about $853. The average cost of living per couple is $30,806, and monthly expenditures will run you about $2,567.
5. Abilene, Texas
Abilene has museums, gardens and a zoo to enjoy as a local. It has the lowest cost of rent for a one bedroom on our list, coming in at just $771 a month. You'll also enjoy a low cost of living per couple at just $30,190 a year. Monthly expenditures come out at $2,516.
4. College Station, Texas
Home to Texas A&M's main campus, as a couple you'll be treated to a college vibe with relatively low cost of living.
Plan to pay about $800 for a one-bedroom apartment. If you and your significant other can make $30,039 between the two of you, you'll be able to get by in College Station, with a monthly cost of living of $2,503.
3. Jeffersonville, Indiana
Wake up every morning and look out to see Jeffersonville's fabulous Big Four Bridge.
A one-bedroom apartment for you and your partner will be about $812 a month. The cost of living per couple is about $30,030. Between the two of you, you'll probably spend about $2,502 on monthly needs.
2. Fort Wayne, Indiana
If not Jeffersonville, Indiana, maybe Fort Wayne is more your speed. Catch a Fort Wayne TinCaps game at Parkview Field, and if you plan on having kids, you can take them to see the animals at the children's zoo.
A one-bedroom apartment in Fort Wayne will cost you $844 on average. The cost of living for a couple is about $29,253 a year. Your monthly expenditures will run you $2,438.
1. Fargo, North Dakota
With three universities in the area, Fargo offers a lot by way of industry and culture.
Renting a one bedroom in Fargo will cost you about $765 on average. For monthly expenditures for a couple, you're looking at $2,418, the lowest on our list. Aim to make about $29,017 annually between the two of you to meet your needs in Fargo.
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