19 Georgia
Although Atlanta lands on the pricier side of the spectrum, the rest of Georgia tends to be friendlier to those on tighter budgets. Just north of Atlanta is the quiet suburb of Alpharetta, where you can enjoy all the benefits of living in a larger city but without the high costs. Dunwoody is another great choice for thrifty-minded folks offering one of the lowest unemployment rates and one of the highest average household incomes — $100,000 per year.
