10 best US cities for comfortable living at $ 40 000 per year
If you are one of those who do not want to choose between opportunities and silence, between cultural entertainment and corn fields, then a list of ten cities is created just for you.
In its release AARP The Magazine talks about 10 US cities, where you can feel great with an income of $ 40 000 per year. For making the list, the magazine considered such key factors as the average price of housing and proximity to major cities, as well as more subjective characteristics, such as the general atmosphere.
The main conclusion: an easy life does not mean that you should give up on walks in the fresh air or entertainment in big cities.
Here is a list of 10 cities in the United States where living is good.
10. San Marcos, TX
Average housing price: $ 197 500
Cultural events: concerts are held every Thursday in the park in summer.
The best way to spend 10 dollars: enchiladas (pancakes with spicy meat) in Herbert's Taco Hut.
Nearest big city: Austin, 31 mile (49,8 km); San Antonio, 40 miles (64,3 km).
9. Alton, Illinois
Average housing price: $ 80 900
Cultural events: go back to the time of Abraham Lincoln; free audio tours combine 10 historic sites.
The best way to spend 10 dollars: get $ 3,99 beer and hot chicken at Fast Eddie's Bon Air, the legendary fast house, where live music plays every night.
Nearest big city: St. Louis, 26 miles (41,8 km).
8. Canandaigua, New York
Average housing price: $ 191 600
Cultural Events: Visit the Pioneer Cuisine Exhibition at the Ontario County Historical Museum.
The best way to spend 10 dollars: try local wines at the award-winning New York Kitchen in the wine and culinary center of the city.
Nearest big city: Rochester, 25 miles (40 km).
7. Duluth, GA
Average housing price: $ 209 600
Cultural events: check out the galleries at the Center for Art and Learning. Jacqueline Casey Hudgens. The center also offers workshops, including traditional Korean pottery, calligraphy and soap making, at reasonable prices.
The best way to spend $ 10: go to Crave Pie Studio for a portion of coconut cream or seasonal peach.
Nearest big city: Atlanta, 30 miles (48,2 km)
6. McMinville, Oregon
Average housing price: $ 290 200
Cultural events: a picnic on the green court at Linfield College and relaxing at summer concerts. People older than 65 years can attend them for free.
The best way to spend $ 10: take a pint of beer and popcorn at Bitter Monk.
Nearest big city: Portland, 40 miles (64,37 km).
5. Manhall, PA
Average housing price: $ 81 300
Cultural Events: Take a bike ride to the Great Allegheny Passage, an 150-mile journey connecting Pittsburgh with Washington DC.
The best way to spend $ 10: try pizza at Di Sallis.
Nearest big city: Pittsburgh, 7 miles (11,26 km).
4. Gulfport, FL
Average housing price: $ 191 300
Cultural events: Gulfport GetGO, run by volunteers, daily before 22: 00 offers free trips.
Nearest big city: Tampa / Saint Petersburg, both 25 miles (40.23 km).
3. Guthrie, Oklahoma
Average housing price: $ 129 700
Cultural events: see how reenactors arrange regular shootouts on South-Second Street.
The best way to spend 10 dollars: take a latte at Hoboken Coffee Roasters, recognized by the national organizer of the Architectural Digest competition.
Nearest big city: Oklahoma City, 33 miles (53 km).
2. Coralville, Iowa
Average housing price: $ 177 300
Cultural Events: Cycling along the Iowa River Corridor Trail, the busiest in Iowa.
The best way to spend 10 dollars: the famous Scratch Bakery muffins cost 2 dollars and the menu changes daily.
Nearest big city: Iowa City, 3 miles (4,82 km).
1. Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Average housing price: $ 247 700
Cultural events: walk along the world's longest floating promenade.
The best way to spend 10 dollars: take a ride on the recently reconstructed 1940 city carousel.
Nearest big city: Spokane, Washington, 33 miles (53 km).
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