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But perhaps themost important numberin the mix is the square footage.
This is how it works pretty much everywhere, including the South.
This will help you determine the best location for your budget.
These are the 15places where the cost per square foot is the cheapest.
El Paso, Texas
14.
Greenville, South Carolina
13.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
12.
Gulfport, Mississippi
11.
Greenville, North Carolina
10.
Montgomery, Alabama
9.
Spartanburg, South Carolina
8.
Augusta, Georgia
7.
Columbus, Georgia
6.
Warner Robins, Georgia
5.
Hinesville, Georgia
4.
Florence, South Carolina
3.
Columbia, South Carolina
2.
Hammond, Louisiana
1.
Using this data the percentage of the population ages 65 and over can be calculated.
The average single-family home value was sourced from Zillow Home Value Index for September 2024.
Using the average mortgage and expenditure costs, the total cost of living can be calculated for each location.
The livability index was sourced from AreaVibes and included as supplemental information.
All data was collected on and is up to date as of Oct. 7, 2024.
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