Affordable areas in expensive metros

While it’s difficult to identify anything as really affordable these days, there are cities within expensive metro regions that are considerably cheaper than the surrounding areas.

1. Vernon, NJ – 43.7% cheaper than New York, NY
2. Roxboro, NC – 28.8% cheaper than Durham, NC
3. Rochester, NH – 39.4% cheaper than Boston, MA
4. Brentwood, CA – 47.2% cheaper than San Francisco, CA
5. Homestead, FL – 35.6% cheaper than Miami, FL
6. Bridgeport, CT – 24.7% cheaper than Bridgeport, CT
7. Newton, IA – 39.2% cheaper than Des Moines, IA
8. Eatonville, WA – 22.1% cheaper than Seattle, WA
9. Ladsin, SC – 25.8% cheaper than Charleston, SC