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6 Affordable Places To Live Near Big Cities

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Monee, Illinois (Chicago)

As far as big cities go, Chicago is actually one of the more affordable in the country, with an average cost of living just 7.4% above the national average.

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Forest Park, Georgia (Atlanta)

Like Chicago, Atlanta is relatively affordable as far as big-city living goes, with prices running 9.4% above the national average.

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Lancaster, California

Los Angeles is one of the most expensive cities in the United States, with an overall cost-of-living index of 176.2 (100 being the national average).

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Federal Way, Washington 

Seattle is nearly as expensive as Los Angeles, with the average cost of living coming in at 67.8% above the national average.

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Brockton, Massachusetts 

Residents of Boston pay 53.4% above the national average to live there, but costs in nearby Brockton are closer to 20% above national norms.

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Fort Lee, New Jersey 

Manhattan is the priciest city in America, with average costs well over double the national average. This can make finding an attractive, nearby suburb nearly impossible.

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