Exploring the Cheapest Cities in America for Budget-Friendly Living

10 Indianapolis, Indiana

Indiana's largest and the capital city, Indianapolis is the Midwest's second-most populous city. Due to the city being within a single-day drive to 70% of the US, it's known as the "Crossroads of America." It is, thus, an unsurprising business and transport hub for several niche markets. Home to the world's biggest single-day sporting event, the Indy 500, there's also tons to do here. Indianapolis is an affordable city to live in. Its residents see a median income of $47,225 and rents between $702 and $870. Additionally, Indianapolis's total cost of living is 12.1% less than the US average. As well as this, the cost of housing is a massive 31.7% less than the national average.