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10 Cities Where Budget-Minded Homebuyers Are Moving

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Sean Pavone / Getty Images/iStockphoto

As mortgage rates and home prices remain high, budget-conscious homebuyers are looking for more affordable places to live — and these tend to be up-and-coming markets.

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GOBankingRates looked at all cities with a 2024 average home value below the national average of $361,779 that had good livability scores to find this list of ten where you can live a great life on a budget.

The index found that savvy homebuyers are seeking out affordable cities located in the South Midwest and East Coast. Here’s a look at the top 10 markets where the budget-minded are moving.

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10. Lubbock, Texas

  • Average home value: $209,769

Lubbock’s average home value is $152,010 cheaper than the national average.

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9. Tulsa, Oklahoma

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Sean Pavone / Shutterstock.com

8. Oklahoma City

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7. Milwaukee

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6. Des Moines, Iowa

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5. Syracuse, New York

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4. Brownsville, Texas

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Sean Pavone / Getty Images/iStockphoto

3. Baltimore

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Zack Frank / Shutterstock.com

2. Eerie, Pennsylvania

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Sean Pavone / Getty Images/iStockphoto

1. Akron, Ohio

This article originally appeared on GOBankingRates.com: 10 Cities Where Budget-Minded Homebuyers Are Moving