Best Places 2024 Rank: 72
Population: 402,799
Median Household Income: $71,484
Income Spent on Living Expenses: 22.28%
Wichita, known for its aviation history and entrepreneurship, takes the No. 3 spot on this list. Located in south-central Kansas, the people of Wichita have created a fun, engaging city in the middle of the prairie with a low cost of living that can attract people from both coasts. Its median monthly rent is $1,097 and the median home price is $173,799, well below the national average of $281,900, cementing its No. 3 rank for housing affordability.
2. Huntsville, Alabama
