Stretching a paycheck, pension, or Social Security check is easier when you live in a place where housing, groceries, and utilities do not devour your budget. The following 15 small towns and compact ...

With a household salary of $80,000, you can live comfortably in only 9 of the largest U.S. cities, a recent analysis found.

Even famously expensive states have relatively inexpensive places to live. It’s all about knowing where to look. Among the 16 most expensive states (annual living costs of more than $80,000 a year), ...

With the lowest overall affordability score, Seoul emerged as the most expensive city on the list. Only 30 percent of ...

Looking for the most affordable places to live on Social Security? A new report ranks the best places to retire in the U.S. with a high quality of life and a low cost of living. ByLaura Begley Bloom, ...

You may know friends or family who’ve moved to places like Mexico, Portugal or Costa Rica to live more frugally to live out the retirement of their dreams. However, if you’re looking to stay in the ...

Editor’s note: Photos are for representational purposes only and might not reflect the exact locations listed. Methodology: For this piece GOBankingRates used Sperling’s BestPlaces cost of living data ...

Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the country, but it offers a wide range of communities that combine affordability with charm. From coastal towns to historic mill cities, many areas provide a ...

The cheapest small towns might not be for everyone, but their charms can make them the best places to live for plenty of ...