Affordability

A new ranking of states that are best to retire to places Missouri ahead of Illinois based on 9 different factors.

If you love the lake life, but don't want to spend an arm and a leg on the pastime, a Missouri place was just named the most affordable lakeside town in America.

There's a new most affordable city in Missouri and it's a bit of a surprise considering it's also known for other things including its rather spectacular waterfalls which are quite grand.

Want to see the new most affordable Illinois city for 2024? Prepare to be surprised.

Money is tight for many, so being able to buy a home the size you need without breaking the bank is important. A new ranking of states now shows that Missouri is among the best places for homebuyers who are managing a budget.

I think it goes without saying (but I will say it) that I'm not a fancy fellow. That's one of the reasons I am quite pleased to report that Missouri has been ranked as one of the least expensive states to live in based on science. Yay for cheap.

I demand a recount. Oh, wait. I'm getting ahead of myself. There's a new safest cities list that includes two Missouri places. That's the good news. The unbelievable part is that they are located near the 'murder capital' of America and I have so many questions.