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1 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW ScienceWorks celebration to include North Medford's high-altitude balloon launch ... Oregon steps up bat search amid new disease scare ... Since You Asked: Lost Creek, Applegate lakes on pace to fill ... ScienceWorks celebration to include North Medford's high-altitude balloon launch ... Oregon steps up bat search amid new disease scare ... Since You Asked: Lost Creek, Applegate lakes on pace to fill ... The 10 best places to live in the US if you want to save money Large cities like San Francisco, New York and Los Angeles have become unaffordable for many residents, and some have chosen to relocate in search of economic stability, home ownership and a less expensive lifestyle. So just where are the best places to live if you want to save some cash — and which cities are the worst for your wallet? Comment By Morgan Quinn, GOBankingRates Business Insider MailTribune.com By Morgan Quinn, GOBankingRates Business Insider Posted Apr. 13, 2016 at 7:00 AM By Morgan Quinn, GOBankingRates Business Insider Posted Apr. 13, 2016 at 7:00 AM » Social News The city you choose to live in can have a major impact on your finances. Large cities like San Francisco, New York and Los Angeles have become unaffordable for many residents, and some have chosen to relocate in search of economic stability, home ownership and a less expensive lifestyle. So just where are the best places to live if you want to save some cash — and which cities are the worst for your wallet? GOBankingRates conducted a survey of the best and worst cities for saving money, based off the factors that affect your finances the most: sales tax, median home and condo value, median monthly rent, median income, unemployment rates and gas prices. If you are thinking about making a move to improve your financial future, check out our list of the top 10 cities for saving money. Wikimedia Commons Corpus Christi, Texas 10. Corpus Christi, TX • Population: 316,381 • Sales tax: 8.25% • Median house/condo value: $113,900 • Median monthly rent: $840 • Median income: $49,336 • Unemployment: 4.9% • Gas: $1.83 a gallon Corpus Christi is the final Texas town on our list. The sales tax is fairly high, but the unemployment rate is low, and the median rent, home values and income will have you “living in high cotton.” The city is also near popular travel destinations like Padre Island, Mustang Island and King Ranch -- one of the largest ranches in the world. Google Images Arlington, Texas 9. Arlington, TX • Population: 379,577 • Sales tax: 8% • Median house/condo value: $129,100 • Median monthly rent: $814 • Median income: $51,285 • Unemployment: 5% • Gas: $1.87 a gallon Arlington is one of two Texas cities that made our list of best cities for saving money. The city dropped two places from last year's GOBankingRates study , where it was ranked the No. 7 best city for saving money. Nestled between Dallas and Fort Worth, this city offers low housing prices coupled with a relatively high median income. In fact, Forbes named Arlington as one of the best places to buy a home in 2014, and WalletHub listed it as the fourth best city to find a job. Flickr / Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership Fort Wayne, Indiana 8. Fort Wayne, IN • Population: 256,496 • Sales tax: 7% • Median house/condo value: $98,900 • Median monthly rent: $634 • Median income: $42,540 • Unemployment: 6% • Gas: $2.04 a gallon Fort Wayne is just one of the many midwestern locations that made our list of best cities to save money. The Indiana Business Research Center says Fort Wayne saw a significant population increase between 2010 and 2013. Maybe it’s the insanely low cost of living, historic architecture, family-friendly festivals and activities, or perhaps people are finally catching onto the fact Fort Wayne is home to the famous BBQ RibFest, an annual event that draws BBQ masters and fanatics from across the country. Ricardo Reitmeyer/Shutterstock Wichita, Kansas 7. Wichita, KS • Population: 386,552 • Sales tax: 7.15% • Median house/condo value: $118,400 • Median monthly rent: $661 • Median income: $43,776 • Unemployment: 6.2% • Gas: $1.82 We aren’t the only one who thinks Wichita is a great city for saving money -- MSN Real Estate ranked it as the No. 1 most affordable city. The high unemployment rate hurt Wichita’s rank in our study, but the affordable median housing, rent and gas prices make this city a very attractive option. Wichita’s Old Town is full of brick-exposed apartments, bars, restaurants, theaters and shopping. Make sure to pick up a pair of cowboy boots while you’re there. Wikipedia Omaha, Nebraska 6. Omaha, NE • Population: 434,353 • Sales tax: 7% • Median home/condo value: $130,400 • Median monthly rent: $760 • Median income: $45,159 • Unemployment: 4.3% • Gas: $1.92 a gallon Omaha is the second Nebraska city to make our list, with low median housing costs and unemployment, and a median income that's higher than the state median. Residents are known for being friendly and down to earth, but if you really want to get in good with them, just order a Runza and say, “Go Big Red!” Flickr/Richard Hurd Madison, Wisconsin 5. Madison, WI • Population: 243,344 • Sales tax: 5.5% • Median home/condo value: $206,600 • Median monthly rent: $867 • Median income: $51,180 • Unemployment: 4.3% • Gas: $1.98 a gallon Madison, Wis., was named the best place to live in 2015 by Livability.com for good reason: Housing costs, unemployment rates, sales tax and gas prices are all low. Residents also enjoy dining at top restaurants, listening to live music and strolling State Street, the iconic downtown center. This mid-sized city offers ample opportunities for people to find work, own homes and live an affordable lifestyle. Flickr/Charles Knowles Boise, Idaho 4. Boise, ID • Population: 214,237 • Sales tax: 6% • Median home/condo value: $167,000 • Median monthly rent: $771 • Median income: $47,446 • Unemployment: 4.1% • Gas: $1.90 a gallon Housing in Boise is less expensive than most major metropolitan areas, but the city still offers many of the same amenities as its larger and more urban counterparts: theater, dining, museums and plenty of access to outdoor recreation. Boise also has relatively mild seasons and low crime; additionally, Sunset Magazine named the North End neighborhood one of the best places to live and work in 2014. Wikimedia Commons Lincoln, Nebraska 3. Lincoln, NE • Population: 268,738 • Sales tax: 7% • Median home/condo value: $143,300 • Median monthly rent: $683 • Median income: $48,070 • Unemployment: 3.2% • Gas: $1.93 a gallon If you can stomach the erratic weather and violent storms, Lincoln, Neb., is one of our top cities for saving money. Median rents are low, unemployment is well below the national average and gas is dirt-cheap. If you have dreams of owning a piece of land, Lincoln has some great deals on property and you can get from the wine bar to the cornfield in five minutes flat. It also helps if you are a football fan: The population is just over 268,000 but the Cornhusker football stadium has a capacity of more than 80,000. Shutterstock / akphotoc Anchorage, Alaska 2. Anchorage, AK • Population: 300,950 • Sales Tax: 0% • Median home/condo value: $281,000 • Median monthly rent: $1,184 • Median Income: $72,575 • Unemployment: 5.6% • Gas: $2.53 a gallon More than half of all Alaskans live in Anchorage and it’s almost the size of Delaware, but this city feels like a small town -- it’s not uncommon to see businessmen waiting for moose to cross the streets. Rents are higher than some of the other cities on our list, but the median income is impressive, the median home price is relatively low and there is no sales tax. Anchorage is also young -- the city was founded in 1915 and the average resident is just 32 years old, which makes it a great place to save some money and get ahead. Shutterstock Portland, Oregon 1. Portland, OR • Population: 609,456 • Sales tax: 0% • Median home/condo value: $268,800 • Median monthly rent: $905 • Median Income: $52,158 • Unemployment: 5.9% • Gas: $2.13 a gallon With relatively low rents, an average unemployment rate and no sales tax, the hipster capital of the United States tops our list of best places to save money. Residents also enjoy bike-friendly roads, easy access to the great outdoors and a vibrant arts scene. Just make sure you don’t spend all your money on the 83 breweries in the Portland metro area. Read the original article on GOBankingRates . Copyright 2016. Follow GOBankingRates on Twitter . By Morgan Quinn, GOBankingRates Business Insider MailTribune.com By Morgan Quinn, GOBankingRates Business Insider Posted Apr. 13, 2016 at 7:00 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. 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