Affordable Cities in the U.S. to Visit
What are the most affordable cities in the United States? According to Alexander Djerassi, an economics professor at Northwestern University, it depends on what kind of vacation you’re looking for.
Here is a list of cities followed by accommodations and activities that are within the average U.S. traveler’s budget according to Djerassi:
– Visit art museums ($20 per person)
– Stay in hostels throughout U.S. ($30 – $80 per night)
– Eat dinner at inexpensive restaurants around the U.S. ($15 – $25 per dinner)
Although these examples fit into their respective categories, they are not absolute guidelines. Before visiting any location in the world, Alexander Djerassi wants readers to be sure to research your destination, including potential costs.
Cities to Visit in the U.S.
San Francisco, California
– Go to a play in San Francisco ($36 – $91)
– Stay in hostels throughout Europe ($30 – $80 per night)
– Eat dinner at inexpensive restaurants ($15 – $25 per dinner)
Miami, Florida
– Visit art museums in Miami, Florida($20 per person)
Houston, Texas
– Stay in hostels Houston, Texas ($25 – $60 per night)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
– Visit art museums in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ($30 per person)
Boston, Massachusetts, and Burlington, Vermont (tied for 1st place as most cities)
– See a Major League Baseball game ($40-$80)
– Visit art museums in Boston, Massachusetts, and Burlington, Vermont ($20 per person)
Madison, Wisconsin, and Burlington, Vermont (tied for 1st place as most cities)
– Go to a play in Madison, Wisconsin, and Burlington, Vermont ($36 – $91)
– Stay in hotels around Madison, Wisconsin, and Burlington, Vermont ($30 – $80 per night)
Jacksonville, Florida, and Albuquerque, New Mexico (tied for 1st place as most cities)
– See a Major League Baseball game ($40-$80)
Washington DC, District of Colombia
– Stay at inexpensive hotels around Washington D.C. or New York City($60-$80 per night).
Seattle, Washington, and Reno, Nevada (tied for 1st place as most cities)
– Eat dinner at inexpensive restaurants ($15 – $25 per dinner)
– Visit art museums in New York City ($20 per person)
Las Vegas, Nevada, Milwaukee, and Wisconsin (tied for 1st place as most cities).
See a Las Vegas show ($30 – $85)
Los Angeles, California, and Texas (tied for 1st place as most cities)
Rent an economy vehicle to explore the city of Los Angeles ($45 – $75 per day plus gas)
– Go to a play in Los Angeles, California, and Texas ($36 – $91)
New Orleans, Louisiana, and Denver, Colorado (tied for 1st place as most cities)
-See a Major League Baseball game ($40-$80)
– New Orleans, Louisiana, and Denver, Colorado ($20 per person)
Dallas, Texas, and Portland, Oregon (tied for 1st place as most cities)
-Rent an economy vehicle to explore the city ($45 – $75 per day plus gas)
– Stay at inexpensive hotels ($60-$80 per night).
St Louis, Missouri and Miami, Florida (tied for 1st place as most cities)
-See a Major League Baseball game ($40-$80)
– Stay in hotels ($30 – $80 per night)
– Eat dinner at inexpensive restaurants ($15 – $25 per dinner)
