16. Nebraska
Score: 40;
Ranking on Cost of Living Data Series list: #16;
Average college tuition, plus taxes: $66,838;
Average annual cost of child care: $7,797;
Nebraska that ended up on the 16th spot on our list of cheapest states to live in the US for families is a sparsely populated state. It features a very wide variations between winter and summer temperatures, with possible tornados and other wild storms. Still, it is a great place for peaceful family living, especially if you like the prairie scenery. Nebraska has a very affordable housing, which is one of the reasons why it has received such a high ranking on the Cost of Living Data Series list. The transportation is also very cheap, but since a large portion of the state is almost uninhabited, most outdoor areas are only reachable by a car.
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