Looking for an affordable place to live in the Intermountain West?
The hyperlocal social networking platform Nextdoor has compiled a list of the cheapest spots by state, using government and privately compiled data including median home values, rents and tax rates.
The website, intended to share community news, safety alerts and allow participants to buy and sell items, also considered “platform signals reflecting how residents live and engage in their communities.”
Here’s Nextdoor’s top five cheapest places to live in the region by state:
Utah
- Enoch tops the list, “a small, friendly town in southern Utah, known for its peaceful atmosphere and close-knit community. It’s surrounded by beautiful landscapes, with easy access to outdoor activities. The town also has good schools and a low crime rate.”
- The Iron County, Utah, community is followed by Washington Terrance, located just south of Ogden; Price, a hub for the region’s coal mining; Hill Air Force Base’s military housing; and Perry, part of northern Utah’s “Fruit Way.”
Arizona
- Douglas ranks No. 1 as “a quiet, friendly border town known for its rich history and beautiful architecture. Nextdoor Neighbors appreciate the tight-knit community atmosphere and the town’s cleanliness. It’s a peaceful place with a unique charm.”
- Next for Arizona are Holbrook, near the Petrified National Forest; Thatcher, “known for its beautiful bird species;” Bisbee, a historic mining town; and Nogales, another “friendly border town.”
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Colorado
- Burlington came in first as “a small, friendly town known for its Old Town Museum and Kit Carson County Carousel. Nextdoor Neighbors appreciate its clean, quiet atmosphere and family-friendly events, making it a charming place to live.”
- Rounding out the Colorado list are Crestone, “known for its spiritual retreat centers and stunning natural beauty;” Lamar, one of the state’s best birding destinations; Rangely, with “a rich oil history and outdoor activities;” and Rocky Ford, “known for its sweet cantalopes.”
Idaho
- Soda Springs ranked highest as “a peaceful, family-friendly town known for its geyser and historic Oregon Trail landmarks. Nextdoor Neighbors appreciate the charming houses and the serene, small-town atmosphere.”
- Others on Idaho’s Top 5 list are Shoshone, “a great place to raise kids;” Osburn, “known for its rich mining history and outdoor recreation;” Heyburn, near the Snake River; and Pinehurst, a dog-lovers haven with “easy freeway access.”
Nevada
- Hawthorne took the lead as “a small, charming town known for its military and mining history. It’s a clean, family-friendly place with a strong sense of community. Nextdoor Neighbors love the town’s atmosphere.”
- Also on Nevada’s Nextdoor list are West Wendover, adjacent to Utah’s World War II airfield; Lovelock, with its “unique ‘Lovers Lock Plaza;” Ely, home of the Nevada Northern Railway Museum; and Carlin, “a green oasis.”
Wyoming
- Fort Washakie is tops, “a small, friendly town” that’s “known for its rich Native American history. Its home to the Eastern Shoshone Tribal Cultural Center” and loved for “its peaceful atmosphere.”
- Wyoming’s Nextdoor list also includes Lovell, for “bird watching opportunities;” Bar Nunn, for “dog-friendly parks and the pleasant atmosphere;” Glenrock, offering “quiet surroundings” and “privacy;” and Wright, for “beautiful, unspoiled landscapes.”