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While cities in other countries took top rankings, several U.S. cities made the list of 173.
Minneapolis
Ranking in at No.
10, Minneapolis has a cost of living only slightly higher than the national average.
Housing is 13% less expensive than the U.S. average, with a typical home costing $294,200.
Healthcare is considerably more affordable, coming in at over 24% under what the average person pays nationwide.
A typical home costs approximately $524,600, which is 55% above the national average.
Renting an apartment in the area is pricier, too.
You will pay 11% more for groceries but can make up for it with lower-than-average healthcare costs.
A typical home runs about $284,100 or 16% under the national average.
Renting a two-bedroom apartment will set you back around $2,410, about 69% over the national average.
Renting is also more cost-effective, at only $1.280 per month for a two-bedroom apartment.
Atlanta
Ranking 2nd on the list of best cities in the U.S. is Atlanta, Georgia.
Living in The Big A requires a minimum income of $69,840 for a family.
A typical home costs around $364,300 and is slightly above the national average.
Honolulu
Topping the list for thebest U.S. cityto live in is Honolulu, Hawaii.
A typical home in Honolulu is $778,600, or 130.3% more expensive than the national average.
Since most goods have to be imported to the island, groceries are also more costly.
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