22. Charleston, West Virginia
Despite having an average annual income lower than the country’s average, living in Charleston may seem to be relatively easier as the cost of living there falls 17% below the average nationwide. Not bad you say? Well, there is a reason for the low cost of goods and services there: crime. High incidences of violent and property crimes have made the city less desirable to settle in, thus, driving demand for goods and services low and thus making them cheaper. Aside from this, the hazardous quality of its air make people choose other cities over Charleston.
