Low Cost of Living and Nationally-Ranked Schools (Infographic)

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Whether you have school-aged kids or are planning to start a family, school rankings is probably high on your priority list when relocating. But not all cities or towns with great schools come with a hefty price tag.

Additionally, these towns with a lower cost of living and nationally-ranked schools have lots of activities to offer families. For example, Nashville has a great adventure science center, Pueblo, Colo. offers lots of family-friendly outdoor activities and Indianapolis is home to several professional sports teams.

The research for this infographic is based on a U.S. News study, as well as Census data. We found the top eight cities with a low cost of living using the U.S. Census. We found the top-ranked high schools through the U.S. News study, which looked at 22,000 public high schools in 49 states, as well as the District of Columbia.

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Does Renting a Storage Unit Make Sense?

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Renting a storage unit might be the right strategic move to help you fit your apartment space.

Renting a storage unit might be the right strategic move to help you fit into your apartment space.

Do you need to move to a new apartment, but find you have more stuff than will fit into the new space?

A storage unit could provide a way for you to fit into less floor space — without getting rid of your belongings.

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When is a storage unit worth the extra cost, however? Read on to weigh your options and consider whether a storage unit — or a larger apartment — might be more suitable for you in the long run.

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Declutter Your Apartment: What’s OK to Throw Away!

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Channel the Clutter Police to confidently throw away whatever clutter’s been weighing you down!

Channel the Clutter Police to confidently throw away whatever clutter’s been weighing you down!

Do you ever feel that a second opinion on what to dump would seriously help your decluttering efforts? Well, we’ve got words of wisdom from the Clutter Police to guide your toss-it-out efforts.

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Read on for the gospel on what to get rid of, and when!

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5 Cities Where Salaries are Getting a Promotion

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If you are pondering a move to a more profitable place to live, check out the top 5 cities where salaries are rising.

If you are pondering a move to a more profitable place to live, check out the top 5 cities where salaries are rising.

If you are pondering a move to a more profitable place to live, take some advice from the PayScale Index. This excellent online resource provides data about compensation and which cities are seeing growth in pay for employees.

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According to their calculations, here are the top 5 cities where salaries are rising.

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Short-Term Apartment Rentals: What You Need to Know

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If you're a business traveler looking for a short-term apartment, here's what you need to know.

If you’re a business traveler looking for a short-term apartment, here’s what you need to know.

Have you ever thought about renting a short-term apartment? Whether you’re seeking short-term accommodation for business or pleasure, here’s what you need to know.

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If you’re on the road for work frequently or just love to travel for personal reasons, it may be worth it to you to look into staying at a short-term corporate or vacation rental rather than a hotel. Or, if your situation requires that your living arrangements stay flexible (like if you’re a student, are in between leases or are planning to purchase a house in the near future, etc.) renting a short-term apartment may make sense for you.

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