{"id":6317,"date":"2018-07-13T14:01:22","date_gmt":"2018-07-13T18:01:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/?p=6317"},"modified":"2023-11-02T16:30:36","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T20:30:36","slug":"move-to-these-5-cities-for-the-best-bang-for-your-buck","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.cubesmart.dev\/blog\/your-life\/moving\/move-to-these-5-cities-for-the-best-bang-for-your-buck\/","title":{"rendered":"Move to These 5 Cities for the Best Bang for Your Buck"},"content":{"rendered":"

The results are in, and people are on the move in 2018. Whether pursuing job opportunities, looking for a better quality of life, or just craving a change in scenery, young and old alike are packing up and moving out (and in!).<\/p>\n

When you\u2019re deciding where to move, you\u2019ll probably consider things like housing prices, average income, and the number of things to do in your new \u2018hood. You might also be wondering: Where are the cheapest places to live in the US? After all, the amount of money you\u2019re left with after bills contributes greatly to a city\u2019s livability.<\/p>\n

We sorted through the data and came up with these 5 best places to move to in America. Put these cities on your short list.<\/p>\n

1. Pleasanton, California
\n<\/strong>\"Pleasanton,<\/h2>\n

Image via Flickr<\/a> by www78<\/em><\/p>\n

One question you\u2019re probably not <\/em>asking yourself is \u201cWhat state has the highest cost of living in the US?\u201d But if you were, California would be on that list. The Golden State may not be one of the cheapest places to live in the US, but Pleasanton\u00a0makes up for the cost of living with a median household income of over $112,000.<\/p>\n

Homes are on the expensive side, so if you have to downsize, consider Pleasanton storage<\/a> your new best friend. The good news is that unemployment is low, at about 3.7 percent, and crime rates are also low. And, the schools are great, with secondary school children earning excellent marks in math, science, and language.<\/p>\n

2. Tucson, Arizona<\/strong>
\n\"Tuscon,<\/h2>\n

Image via Flickr<\/a> by photogenicz<\/em><\/p>\n

Tucson is a great place to move in order to start over. The mountains and desert provide a gorgeous change of scenery and plenty of fresh air. Housing prices and cost of living in Tucson are below the national average, so you\u2019ll have one less thing to worry about as you contemplate your future.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s never a shortage of things to do in this friendly city, from the largest gem and mineral show in the world and the Tucson Rodeo to hiking and biking in one of the many state parks and national forests. And with plenty of Tucson storage<\/a> options, relocation is a breeze.<\/p>\n

3. Columbus, Ohio <\/strong>
\n\"Columbus,<\/h2>\n

Image via Flickr<\/a> by jpmueller99<\/em><\/p>\n

Columbus prides itself on being one of the best places to relocate with a family, with a cost of living nearly 10 percent below the national average and housing costs 14 percent below average. Wages for the city\u2019s residents are at the national average, making Columbus overall one of the cheapest cities to live in.<\/p>\n

With plenty of sports teams and world-class museums, there\u2019s always something going on in Columbus. With vibrant nightlife and great restaurants, it\u2019s also the perfect place to move after college\u2014and we named it one of our best cities for millennials in 2018<\/a>. Drop your stuff in a Columbus storage unit<\/a> and get out there!<\/p>\n

4. Cary, North Carolina<\/strong>
\n\"Lake<\/h2>\n

Image via Flickr<\/a> by bobistraveling<\/em><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for the best places to move for jobs, we bet you haven\u2019t considered Cary, North Carolina. Wages in Cary\u00a0tend to be high, at about $2 above the national average. With jobs projected to grow 11 percent over the next few years, Cary\u2019s future shines brightly.<\/p>\n

Though the city has its share of corporate and industrial areas, it\u2019s mostly residential and has a heavy tree cover, making it a green place to live. And, you\u2019ll have your choice of storage units in Cary<\/a> or nearby Raleigh<\/a> to keep your stuff safe while you house hunt.<\/p>\n

\u00a05.\u00a0<\/strong>Arlington, Virginia <\/strong>
\n\"Rainbow<\/h2>\n

Image via Flickr<\/a> by timkelley<\/em><\/p>\n

It began as a suburb of the nation\u2019s capital, but Arlington, Virginia has really come into its own. Since the federal government is the city\u2019s largest employer, Arlington is one of the best cities in the USA for military families and government employees.<\/p>\n

Young families and singles flock to the city\u2019s Clarendon neighborhood, where they can find farmers markets, restaurants, and nightlife. With a median household income of over $100,000, a median home price of just under $600,000, and plenty of storage options<\/a>, Arlington can easily become your new hometown.<\/p>\n

Moving to a new city may be a major life change, but it doesn\u2019t have to be disruptive. CubeSmart<\/a> can simplify the moving process, thanks to accessible and affordable storage and professional assistance with organization and moving logistics. That means you\u2019re free to focus on the fun part: getting to know your new city.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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When making the difficult decision of which city to call home, be sure to choose one that offers the best range of benefits. Incorporating data from low cost of living and high household income to walkability and convenient storage options, these five cities offer the best bang for your buck.\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,641],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6317","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-moving","category-your-life"],"yoast_head":"\r\nMove to These 5 Cities for the Best Bang for Your Buck | The Storage Space<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"We sorted through the data and came up with the 5 best places to move to in America. 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