Most Affordable Cities with Mild Winters (2026)

These cities screen for lower living costs without asking winter-averse movers to accept harsh cold.

Weighted toward ACS rent, median home value, cost index, state tax, winter low, and disaster risk.

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Ranked cities

  1. #1

    Brownsville, TX

    Winter lows around 48°F and $855/mo ACS median gross rent make it a stronger public-data screen for cost-sensitive mild-winter moves.

    Intent score 96/100 | 11 of 11 core sources | Updated 2026-07-13
  2. #2

    McAllen, TX

    Winter lows around 47°F and $875/mo ACS median gross rent make it a stronger public-data screen for cost-sensitive mild-winter moves.

    Intent score 95/100 | 11 of 11 core sources | Updated 2026-07-13
  3. #3

    Ocala, FL

    Winter lows around 55°F and $1,092/mo ACS median gross rent make it a stronger public-data screen for cost-sensitive mild-winter moves.

    Intent score 87/100 | 11 of 11 core sources | Updated 2026-07-13
  4. #4

    Lakeland, FL

    Winter lows around 50°F and $1,192/mo ACS median gross rent make it a stronger public-data screen for cost-sensitive mild-winter moves.

    Intent score 86/100 | 11 of 11 core sources | Updated 2026-07-13
  5. #5

    Monroe, LA

    Winter lows around 39°F and $859/mo ACS median gross rent make it a stronger public-data screen for cost-sensitive mild-winter moves.

    Intent score 86/100 | 11 of 11 core sources | Updated 2026-07-13
  6. #6

    Corpus Christi, TX

    Winter lows around 43°F and $1,183/mo ACS median gross rent make it a stronger public-data screen for cost-sensitive mild-winter moves.

    Intent score 85/100 | 11 of 11 core sources | Updated 2026-07-13
  7. #7

    Houma, LA

    Winter lows around 42°F and $927/mo ACS median gross rent make it a stronger public-data screen for cost-sensitive mild-winter moves.

    Intent score 85/100 | 11 of 11 core sources | Updated 2026-07-13
  8. #8

    Yuma, AZ

    Winter lows around 41°F and $950/mo ACS median gross rent make it a stronger public-data screen for cost-sensitive mild-winter moves.

    Intent score 85/100 | 11 of 11 core sources | Updated 2026-07-13
  9. #9

    Shreveport, LA

    Winter lows around 41°F and $956/mo ACS median gross rent make it a stronger public-data screen for cost-sensitive mild-winter moves.

    Intent score 84/100 | 11 of 11 core sources | Updated 2026-07-13
  10. #10

    Beaumont, TX

    Winter lows around 38°F and $992/mo ACS median gross rent make it a stronger public-data screen for cost-sensitive mild-winter moves.

    Intent score 84/100 | 11 of 11 core sources | Updated 2026-07-13
  11. #11

    Mobile, AL

    Winter lows around 40°F and $970/mo ACS median gross rent make it a stronger public-data screen for cost-sensitive mild-winter moves.

    Intent score 83/100 | 11 of 11 core sources | Updated 2026-07-13
  12. #12

    Gainesville, FL

    Winter lows around 44°F and $1,157/mo ACS median gross rent make it a stronger public-data screen for cost-sensitive mild-winter moves.

    Intent score 83/100 | 11 of 11 core sources | Updated 2026-07-13
  13. #13

    Lafayette, LA

    Winter lows around 40°F and $918/mo ACS median gross rent make it a stronger public-data screen for cost-sensitive mild-winter moves.

    Intent score 83/100 | 11 of 11 core sources | Updated 2026-07-13
  14. #14

    Laredo, TX

    Winter lows around 34°F and $964/mo ACS median gross rent make it a stronger public-data screen for cost-sensitive mild-winter moves.

    Intent score 83/100 | 11 of 11 core sources | Updated 2026-07-13
  15. #15

    Gulfport, MS

    Winter lows around 40°F and $1,010/mo ACS median gross rent make it a stronger public-data screen for cost-sensitive mild-winter moves.

    Intent score 81/100 | 11 of 11 core sources | Updated 2026-07-13

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