With a population of 31,851, a total crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents, and annual expenditures of $22,254, South Kingstown offers coastal living with affordable groceries averaging $472 a month.
Arlington, with a population of 45,617, boasts a total crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents and annual expenditures of $23,556, providing affordable living just six miles from Boston despite higher housing costs.
Edwardsville, a suburb of St. Louis, has a population of 25,218, a total crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents, and annual expenditures of $20,965, offering historic charm along Route 66 and low monthly grocery costs of $431.
Mundelein, with a population of 31,560, a total crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents, and annual expenditures of $20,907, is a Chicago suburb known for its low housing costs and attractions like Diamond Lake.
White Lake, a Detroit suburb, has a population of 30,990, a total crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents, and annual expenditures of $22,185, offering outdoor activities and affordable monthly grocery costs of $432.
Mason, with a population of 35,089, boasts a total crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents and annual expenditures of $21,046, known for hosting the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament and Kings Island amusement park.
Brandon, located 15 miles from Jackson, has a population of 25,373, a total crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents, and annual expenditures of $20,767, offering historic charm and the lowest housing cost among the top 15 at $17,172.