Read the full article on Reader’s Digest to find out what other cities made the list!

From their article:

Waterloo, Iowa: “Imagine paying only $498 a month for rent, and a mere $298 for groceries. Waterloo is affordable while offering attractions like the 40-acre Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens, the College Square and the Crossroads Theatre, and the Cedar Valley’s 106 miles of hard-surfaced trails that take you along lakes, streams, and forests.”

There are also several other great attractions like Lost Island Waterpark, the Grout Museum District, and the semi-professional hockey and baseball teams! With surrounding communities like Cedar Falls, Waverly, and countless beautiful smaller towns. There are plenty of great opportunities for those who decide to live here.

Visit the city’s website to learn more about the opportunities in Waterloo.