The best cities for homebuyers in America, where houses are relatively cheap, cost of living is lower, and schools are good

Lincoln, Nebraska, is among the best cities for homebuyers in the US.Getty Images

• Neighborhood ranking site Niche has determined the best cities to buy a house in the US in 2023.
• Housing costs versus incomes, public school quality, and cost of living factored into the ranking.

The best places to live come at a cost: they're often expensive, with home prices at or above the national median.

But a new list of the best cities to buy homes takes some of the financial headache out of the equation by ranking locations based not only on quality of life factors like good schools and a low cost of living but also by prioritizing places where housing prices are in step with incomes. The upshot: some of these cities may be pricier, but they're worth it.

From on-the-map locales in Indiana to zip codes in Texas, neighborhood and school ranking site Niche has honed in on the best cities for homebuyers in 2023.

In order to compile the list Niche graded each place by using data and aggregate surveys. Some of the factors it considered were income versus typical home values, cost of living, public school ranking, property tax, crime, and safety.

Here are the 15 best cities to buy a home in America right now, according to Niche.