June 19, 2011. Paul Hixon
credit: notsogoodphotographyIt’s tough and it’s becoming tougher. I know I sometimes seem to sound like doom and gloom but when you are struggling to make ends meet it really is tough.
Now I can sit and wallow and moan or I can take action. For me I’ve decided it’s simply time to cut my costs of living and I’m starting by looking at the cheapest places to live.
To some that may seem like a cop out or giving up but the reality is housing or should I say the cost of housing has the greatest impact on everyone’s pocket book. After all it is largest single cost of living. But I’ve also come to learn that finding a cheaper place to live doesn’t need to affect my standard of living. In fact the opposite it true. I’ve looked around and found that I can easily find places to live for $300 a month less than I’m paying now. That’s $3,600 a year! Enough to go on a pretty nice all inclusive vacation or to even buy a car. Now that would definitely improve my standard of living. But it all begins by stepping out and looking for a different way – a better way. It begins with this question -
Where is the Cheapest Place to Live?
To find the cheapest place to live you first have to ask yourself how far you are willing to go. If you’re really open and adventurous than you have the greatest number of options. There are numerous countries across the globe that offer safety, comfort and a great standard of living for low cost. If you’re a little squeamish about the idea of moving abroad than you might want to look at the cheapest states to live in. Generally the most affordable states have always been the Midwest or Southern states. You likely want to avoid Alaska, Hawaii, New England, and the entire West Coast from California to Washington because that’s where you’ll find the most expensive states to live in.
The idea is to look it it like a funnel – start big and then let your research narrow down until the best place for you pops out the bottom!
Updated June 19, 2011. Published April 18, 2011. Paul Hixon
