The Cost of Living Index, which analyzes 269 urban areas and is published quarterly, measures the cost of consumer goods and services in different regions — including housing, utilities, grocery items, transportation, healthcare, and goods and services.
Here are the 10 least expensive urban areas:
1. Decatur, Ill.
2. Harlingen, Texas
3. McAllen, Texas
4. Ponca City, Okla.
5. Augusta-Aiken Ga.-S.C.
6. Anniston-Calhoun County, Ala.
6. Florence, Ala.
6. Ashland, Ohio
9. Conway, Ark.
9. Tupelo, Miss.
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