3. San Diego, California
California is far from being a cheap state. San Diego is relatively reasonable which does not make the area affordable. If you make slightly over $60,000, it will probably take you decades to buy a home worth half a million bucks. If you are not used to saving every cent, you should not go to live in San Diego – we suggest you should look for a cheaper place if you do not want to spend yourself into a hole.
4. Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles is known for being the home of many American celebrities. The city is becoming more and more expensive for average people. It will soon be affordable only to athletes, actors and pop stars. The cost of living in Los Angeles is sky-high. There you will hardly find an apartment for $1,600 a month. And if you follow the rule that you shouldn’t spend more than one third of your total income on rent, then, trust us, you will need an income that is a few times higher than the country’s average.