3. Reno, Nevada
This small city is almost next to Las Vegas, but it has all its charm, without the chaos that Vegas involves. It’s a medium-sized city with around 248,000 people residing in the area. The city prides itself on a high standard of living, including modern housing, art galleries, restaurants, and state of the art technology in most facilities. Add to this the fact that the cost of living is just 6.7% above the national average, and there is no need to worry about living frugally.

If you’re an outdoors person, you will find Reno even more attractive. You have the Sierra Nevada, filled with amazing hiking trails and ski slopes. Lake Tahoe is one of the most popular destinations in the entire country, so you will have much to see and do in the area. Beautiful lakes where you can enjoy kite and windsurfing, a number of museums, and music venues add to the beauty of the place. Of course, throughout the area, you can find casinos and nightclubs that have entertained thousands before.