Michigan Has One of the Best Cities to Live on $1,500 or Less a Month

Last year, we reported on the fact that Michigan has one of the best cities to retire on a fixed budget, according to a study from GoBankingRates.com. Now, in searching for more affordable living spots throughout the U.S., it appears Michigan also has one of the best cities to live on $1,500 - or even less - a month, whether you're retired or not.

The staff at MindYourDollars.com has conducted a study to find the best cities in the U.S. to live on a budget of $1,500 a month. "Realistically, living on a budget of $1,500 a month is possible, you just need to be in the right place," they state in the study. "We've compiled 30 cities in the United States where citizens can keep their total monthly expenditures down to $1500 or less. Don’t confuse affordability with boring, though. These cities still have plenty to keep you entertained and enjoying life."

So, which Michigan city made the cut? It's the same city that was ranked the No. 1 best city in the U.S. to retire on a fixed budget, according to the Go Banking Rates study: Lansing, Michigan. I grew up there, and I'm kind of surprised to see it on the list, but that's still very cool.

"Lansing may be the state capital of Michigan, but it is one of the more affordable cities to live in," they state. "Grocery prices and healthcare costs are much lower than the national average, but housing is what really brings this city in on a budget. Expect the average home to cost a whopping 62.7 percent less than the national average." Find the full list below.

"Anyone who loves the outdoors will be right at home here," says MindYourDollars.com.

The average cost of living is 18.3 percent lower than the national average, according to MindYourDollars.com.

Lawton is a small town with "big city amenities," says MindYourDollars.com.

If you want to enjoy warm weather and palm trees on a budget, Tallahassee, Florida has earned itself a spot on our list here.

Average healthcare costs are 13.3% lower than the national average, says MindYourDollars.com.

Grocery prices and healthcare costs are markedly lower than the national average, says MindYourDollars.com.

Lots of costs are lower here, including healthcare costs, average grocery prices, and the median cost for average homes, says MindYourDollars.com.

The average housing cost is 25% less than the national average, says MindYourDollars.com.

This spot has a "friendly, small-town Midwestern feel," says MindYourDollars.com.

Lorain offers museums, galleries, and wineries, in addition to affordable living," says MindYourDollars.com.

The cost of living is 18.4% lower than the national average, says MindYourDollars.com.

The cost of living is 17.1% lower than the U.S. average, says MindYourDollars.com.

Average grocery costs are 4.3% lower than the national average, says MindYourDollars.com.

This spot offers independent restaurants, jazz, art galleries, and museums, says MindYourDollars.com.

There's a lower cost of living here, says MindYourDollars.com.

This spot is ideal for people looking to live on a budget, says MindYourDollars.com.

The cost of healthcare is lower in this spot, says MindYourDollars.com.

This city offers "college-town perks like athletic games and arts," says MindYourDollars.com.

Housing is very affordable in Abilene, says MindYourDollars.com.

Erie offers the Presque Isle State Park, professional hockey and soccer teams, and the Presque Isle Downs & Casino, says MindYourDollars.com.

Grocery costs are really low here, says MindYourDollars.com.

Groceries are 7.1% lower than the national average, says MindYourDollars.com.

Groceries and healthcare are lower than the national average, says MindYourDollars.com.

Lower grocery costs and reasonable rent make this a perfect choice, says MindYourDollars.com.

The cost of living in this city is near the lowest in the state, says MindYourDollars.com.

Springfield is a small city, but it's actually the third-largest in the state, says MindYourDollars.com.

The cost of living is 16.2% lower than the national average, says MindYourDollars.com.

The cost of living is "much lower than the national average," says MindYourDollars.com.

The cost of living is 22.5% lower than the national average, says MindYourDollars.com.

The cost of living is 18.7 percent lower than the national average, says MindYourDollars.com.