Low cost of living, due to the fact that it is just a stone's throw from Mexico.
20 points - added 12 years ago by BestList1 -
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Memphis
Median household income: $36,473
Average home price: $180,375
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3: McAllen, Texas
Being a far-flung border town has its advantages. Take the cost of living. Housing costs are by far the lowest on our list, and grocery prices are among the lowest.
18 points - added 12 years ago by BestList1 -
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Fayetteville, Ark.
Unemployment in the Fayetteville area is below the national average, thanks to the strong local economy. It doesn't hurt that Wal-Mart is based in nearby Bentonville.
17 points - added 12 years ago by BestList1 -
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Temple, Texas
Housing prices in Temple are more than $75,000 below the national average.
16 points - added 12 years ago by BestList1 -
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Conway, Ark.
15 points - added 12 years ago by BestList1 -
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Pueblo, Colorado
14 points - added 12 years ago by BestList1 -
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Wichita Falls, Texas
13 points - added 12 years ago by BestList1 -
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Springfield, Ill.
12 points - added 12 years ago by BestList1 -
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Winston-Salem, N.C.
11 points - added 12 years ago by BestList1 -
12.
Raleigh, NC
9 points - added 12 years ago by BestList1 -
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Durham, NC
8 points - added 12 years ago by BestList1 -
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Kennewick, WA
7 points - added 12 years ago by BestList1 -
15.
Bend, OR
6 points - added 12 years ago by BestList1 -
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Fort Smith, Ark.
5 points - added 12 years ago by BestList1 -
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Harlingen, Tex.
4 points - added 12 years ago by BestList1 -
18.
Covington, Ky.
3 points - added 12 years ago by BestList1 -
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Omaha, Neb.
2 points - added 12 years ago by BestList1 -
20.
McAllen, Tex.
1 point - added 12 years ago by BestList1 -
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