If you consider living expenses West Coast(CA) is the best. The weather is perfect. Otherwise Midwest(MN, IL, WI) or South (TX, AL)would be the best. Houses are cheap but the weather would suck in these places, Midwest being too cold in winter and South being too hot in summer. If I were you I would move to the west coast. Winter in Midwest, East or even upper west coast really suck. Btw how much time would you spend inside a house if the weather is perfect. So do not just consider the housing prices as the only reason for your relocation. Weather plays a key role in mental and physical well being. You can see more obese people in Midwest or South or East compared to West because they spend most of their time outdoors. Children who grow up in West are more healthier both mentally and physically as they spend a lot of time outdoors, even in the winter. Plus it is more diversified so you would not have any problem being an immigrant but in Midwest its opposite.