5 Most Affordable Cities in the US

2. Dayton

Dayton, the sixth-largest city in the US state of Ohio and the county seat of Montgomery County, is known as the Birthplace of Aviation — and was formally recognized as such by Congress in 2003. It was home to Orville and Wilbur Wright, the famed founders of modern flight who designed and tested the first powered aircraft. With a history revolving around aviation, the defense and aerospace sectors account for much of the Dayton area’s economy. The cost of living in Dayton is 5% higher than the state average but 6% lower than the national average.