20 Cheapest States to Live in the US

4. Alabama

Cost Of Living Index: 88.1

Median Home Price: $158,809

Average Healthcare Cost: $5,876

Average College Tuition: $10,442

Tax Friendliness: Friendly

Alabama may not offer the most affordable college education in the US by state, but it certainly does offer some of the cheapest housing prices. You can own a decent house in Alabama for about $159,000. For an adult, out-of-pocket healthcare expenses average out at $5,876. The state is also known for offering the most affordable childcare facilities. For children, the average monthly cost of infant care is $500 per child, and for the care of a four-year-old the cost averages around $432.

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