12. Kansas
Score: 70;
Ranking on Cost of Living Data Series list: #12;
Average college tuition, plus taxes: $72,770;
Average annual cost of child care: $10,518;
Although Kansas, next on the list of cheapest states to live in the US for families has a very high average cost of childcare, it is still one of the most affordable US states. Kansas offers incredible career opportunities for engineers since some the biggest American aerospace firms are located in this state. Peaceful Kansas City’s suburbs like Overland Park, Olathe, Lenexa and Johnson County are known as the counties with the highest income (per capita) in the United States. Since families in Kansas can enjoy both high salaries and affordable living, this state is one of the most desired places for family living.
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