Places To Live
News, insights and expert analysis on places to live from the team at Kiplinger.
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25 Cheapest Small Towns to Live InYou don't have to break the bank to find your dream hometown. Here is where affordability meets a high quality of life.
By Donna LeValley
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Why Your Dream Move Abroad Could Be a Financial NightmarePulling up stakes and moving your family — and your money — abroad isn't for the fainthearted, not least because of ultracomplicated tax and banking rules.
By Ann Marie Regal
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The 25 Cheapest Places to Live: US Cities EditionHave a look at the cheapest places to live in America for city dwellers. Is one of the cheapest places to live in the U.S. right for you?
By Donna LeValley
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The Best Places to Retire in New EnglandThinking about a move to New England for retirement? Here are the best places to land for quality of life, affordability and other criteria.
By Stacy Rapacon
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10 Cities With the Cheapest Groceries in the USIf you live in one of these 10 cities, you're paying less than the rest of the country to keep your fridge stocked.
By Rachael Green
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10 Cities Where Grocery Prices Are Highest in 2026Residents in these 10 cities pay up to 36% more than the rest of the country to keep food on the table.
By Rachael Green
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College Towns Are Becoming Retirement Destinations in 2026: How Does the Tax Math Add Up for Retirees?Retirement University and college towns offer a mix of cultural activity and healthcare access that appeals to some retirees. But the tax tradeoffs vary significantly depending on where you land.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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North Carolina’s $15,000 Forgivable Mortgage: How to Qualify in 2026State Taxes Moving to North Carolina in 2026? Learn how to secure 0% interest down payment assistance and what the loan "forgiveness" period means for your taxes.
By Kate Schubel
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9 No-Capital-Gains-Tax States in 2026 Ranked by Cost of LivingCapital Gains A handful of states don't tax your capital gains, but housing, groceries, and other everyday essentials can change how much those tax savings are actually worth.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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