This list of budget-friendly cities is based on publicly available data from the MIT Living Wage Calculator and Apartments.com. Cities where low-income individuals have a better chance of managing ...

In Santa Barbara County, the low-income threshold increased 48% from 2020 to 2025, ending up at $98,850. Orange County saw a more modest 32% five-year increase to $94,750.

Baulo Cortes of San Miguel, Guanajuato, is one of those artists. Mr. Cortes specializes in the Mexican folk-art of creating tiled-mirrors. He said he's been a full-time artist for 10 years.

For low-income earners, this network can reduce or eliminate the need for a personal vehicle. The city has a Walk Score of 45, while its downtown area has a Walk Score of 90. Public Support Programs: ...