Terre Haute is ranked as one of the top 20 most affordable US cities. Residents enjoy a cost of goods and services which is roughly 16 percent lower than the U.S. average. Median home values in the "high land" are also among the lowest 10 percent in the nation.

Whether you want to save for an early retirement or enjoy a higher standard or living now, the area's low cost of living enables residents more flexibility with their earnings.