The U.S. is battling scorching temperatures, a continuation of the record-breaking heatwave that began in June 2023. According to projections from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, there is a 61 percent chance that 2024 will surpass 2023 as the warmest year on record.
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It is no exaggeration to say that the heat we are experiencing now is deadly; thousands of people have died from heat stroke and other complications related to extreme heat. Unfortunately, as global warming intensifies, hot days will only become more frequent and scorching as time goes on.
In the coming decades, it will become increasingly difficult to beat the heat. But of course, some areas are cooler in the summer than others. Which cities are known for the mildest summers? Are they even affordable for people on a budget?
Current Results Publishing, which provides weather and scientific facts, listed 10 major U.S. cities where the average summer temperature is no higher than 71 degrees. GOBankingRates found the average home price in each city by pulling data from Zillow. Then, using data from RentCafe, GOBankingRates found the cost of living relative to the national average.
Pittsburgh
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Average °F: 71 degrees
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Average house price: $239,496
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Cost of living: 2% lower than the national average
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Milwaukee
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Average °F: 71 degrees
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Average house price: $208,972
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Cost of living: 1% higher than the national average
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Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Average °F: 71 degrees
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Average house price: $285,943
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Cost of living: 3% lower than the national average
Rochester, New York
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Average °F: 70 degrees
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Average house price: $224,734
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Cost of living: Same as national average
San Diego
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Average °F: 70 degrees
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Average house price: $1,035,332
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Cost of living: 42% higher than the national average
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Buffalo, New York
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Average °F: 70 degrees
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Average house price: $227,728
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Cost of living: 5% lower than the national average
San Jose, California
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Average °F: 69 degrees
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Average house price: $1,479,487
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Cost of living: 75% higher than the national average
Portland, Oregon
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Average °F: 67 degrees
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Average house price: $547,575
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Cost of living: 20% higher than the national average
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Seattle
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Average °F: 66 degrees
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Average house price: $884,828
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Cost of living: 45% higher than the national average
San Francisco
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Average °F: 61 degrees
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Average house price: $1,299,639
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Cost of living: 71% higher than the national average
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