The Swiss New 7 Wonders Foundation initiated a global initiative in 2000 to determine the New Seven Wonders of the World. To highlight the most astonishing and iconic modern constructions. Public votes determined the 2007 list.
Sioux City is the first of three Iowa metro regions on our list of cheapest U.S. city living.
South Bend is famous for Notre Dame's football team. Many graduate and undergraduate students save costs in addition to being a big employer.
The St. Louis-Illinois metro area offers big-city facilities at low prices. Three national research universities make St. Louis a rare city with low cost of living. xt
Manufacturing and agriculture dominate Waterloo/Cedar Falls, Iowa. Outdoor and cultural activities abound, despite limited entertainment and nightlife.
West Tennessee trade centers in Jackson, Tennessee, and Madison County, 90 miles northeast of Memphis. Kellogg, Stanley Black & Decker, and Masco's Delta Faucet Company are major employers.
Des Moines has a strong economy, active culture, significant institutions, and, most crucially for our needs, a low cost of living.
Decatur and Hartselle in northern Alabama offer cultural diversions, and affordable living prices. The Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge and Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Classic boost tourism.
Lake Charles, in sweltering Southwest Louisiana, is rich in Creole and Cajun culture. The metro area has a somewhat lower unemployment rate than the nation due to tourism.
Knoxville, one of two Tennessee cities on the list, should be visited by thrifty people. The city is known for its affordable cuisine and transportation.
Augusta isn't just the Masters Tournament. Due to Fort Gordon's U.S. Army Cyber Command, Aiken, South Carolina, is a cybersecurity hub.
Helen Keller was born in Florence, Alabama, on the Tennessee River. Birmingham's a two-hour drive.