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13. Wausau, Wisconsin

Wausau in central Wisconsin is worth putting on your longlist. Many know it as a vacation destination that offers skiing, tubing, and other outdoor activities. What if you're not into sports?

Check out cultural establishments like the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum or stroll along the downtown riverwalk. The average home price is $198,446, and rent is approximately $1,100 per month, so it's an extremely affordable location.

Wausau, Wisconsin in autumn Michael-Tatman/ Getty Images

Originally published on The Getaway: The Cheapest Places to Live in America
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