U.S. metros with median home prices under $300K in the South, ranked by overall livability score.
| # | Metro | Median home price | Tax friendliness | Walkability | Healthcare | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | San Antonio, TX | $280K | 9/10 | 6/10 | 10/10 | 5/10 |
| 02 | El Paso, TX | $233K | 9/10 | 6/10 | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| 03 | New Orleans, LA | $265K | 7/10 | 7/10 | 7/10 | 3/10 |
| 04 | Tulsa, OK | $256K | 6/10 | 6/10 | 10/10 | 5/10 |
| 05 | Oklahoma City, OK | $248K | 6/10 | 5/10 | 10/10 | 5/10 |
| 06 | Little Rock, AR | $233K | 6/10 | 5/10 | 9/10 | 4/10 |
| 07 | Corpus Christi, TX | $226K | 9/10 | 6/10 | 7/10 | 5/10 |
| 08 | Birmingham, AL | $264K | 7/10 | 5/10 | 8/10 | 4/10 |
| 09 | Winston-Salem, NC | $285K | 6/10 | 4/10 | 8/10 | 5/10 |
| 10 | Columbia, SC | $258K | 6/10 | 5/10 | 8/10 | 5/10 |
| 11 | Baton Rouge, LA | $250K | 7/10 | 4/10 | 10/10 | 4/10 |
| 12 | Memphis, TN | $248K | 9/10 | 5/10 | 7/10 | 3/10 |
| 13 | McAllen, TX | $195K | 9/10 | 4/10 | 9/10 | 5/10 |
| 14 | Tyler, TX | $274K | 9/10 | 4/10 | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| 15 | Montgomery, AL | $216K | 7/10 | 6/10 | 6/10 | 4/10 |
| 16 | Tallahassee, FL | $287K | 10/10 | 5/10 | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| 17 | Augusta, GA | $254K | 6/10 | 4/10 | 6/10 | 5/10 |
| 18 | Lubbock, TX | $214K | 9/10 | 4/10 | 7/10 | 5/10 |
| 19 | Mobile, AL | $198K | 7/10 | 4/10 | 6/10 | 4/10 |
| 20 | Waco, TX | $259K | 9/10 | 4/10 | 5/10 | 5/10 |