10 cheapest places to live in US revealed — and only one of them is in a blue state
A recent report highlights the ten most affordable housing markets in the United States, with most located in red states. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, stands out as the cheapest large housing market, where buying a home is less expensive than renting. Decatur, Illinois, is the only city in a blue state to make the list, showcasing a significant difference in housing costs across the country.
- ▪Pittsburgh, PA, has a median home price of $240,000, significantly lower than the national average.
- ▪Decatur, IL, is the only city in a blue state on the list, with a median home price of $89,855.
- ▪Most of the cheapest cities are located in red states, benefiting from lower property taxes and decent wages.
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Real Estate 10 cheapest places to live in US revealed — and only one of them is in a blue state By Anthony Blair Published May 25, 2026, 7:07 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The top 10 most affordable housing markets in America are almost all in red states, and only one of them is in the Northeast, according to a shocking recent report. Pittsburgh, Pa., is the cheapest large housing market in the US — with its resident Yinzers living in the only big American city where buying a home costs less than renting, according to a report by AmeriSave. Typical housing values in “The Steel City” were around $240,000 as of April 2026, more than $180,000 less than the national median of around $426,000.
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