Montana

Best affordable suburb: Laurel
Nearest major city: Billings
Population: 6,669
Median household income: $44,540
Median home price: $116,840
Unemployment rate: 2.4%
Violent crime index: 29

Laurel, 20 minutes outside Billings on the banks of the Yellowstone River, is a short drive from fishing, hiking, biking, and skiing spots. About 33% of residents are married with children. The average commute is 19 minutes.

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