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For higher earners in the middle class, these numbers are perfectly reasonable.
But the middle class is a rather large spectrum, and not everyone can afford such an expensive property.
These are some of the big ones, according to real estate agents Colten Claus and Matiah Fischer.
Plus, thecost of livingin South Carolina as a whole is rather low compared to other states.
The overall cost-of-living index is just97.6.
Everything but utilities is cheaper than the national average.
Numbeo estimates the average monthly cost for a family of four in Greenville is about $4,395 excluding rent.
The typical home value is $308,937 and rising.
The city offers a lower cost of living compared to similarly sized metropolitan areas.
Its considered the tenth cheapest state to live in.
Huntsville, Alabama
Fischer also recommended Huntsville, Alabama.
Its a mid-sized city with roughly 220,000 people and plenty of opportunities for middle-class families.
Currently, the average cost of a home in Huntsville is $281,657.
This is aslight year-over-year increase, but its still much lower than the national average.
Theaverage property valueis $305,566, a 6.6% increase from last year.
The overall cost-of-living index of Arkansas is 88.5, making it the seventh cheapest state in the country.
In Fayetteville, thetypical home valueis just $356,151.
This is a 5.1% increase from the past year, but its still reasonably affordable for middle-class earners.
Affordability isnt all the city has to offer either.
The city has a strong economy with major employers likeWalmart and Tyson Foodsheadquartered nearby, said Claus.
Its also home to the University of Arkansas and has a thriving arts and music scene.
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