What Are the Cheapest Cities to Live In in the US?

3. Omaha, Nebraska

You'll find Nebraska's largest city, Omaha, on the banks of the Missouri River. Omaha's downtown area covers a 50-mile radius. In 2009, Forbes named it the nation's number one "Bang-for-the-Buck" City. It's also not slowing down. Thanks to a variety of high-paying jobs and median rents between $761 an $952, Omaha is a great place to settle. On top of this, less than 57.9% of residents spend less than 30% of their salaries on housing. With a median income of $56,406, Omaha might be the city in which you can actually buy your own home.