Ranking the 10 Most Affordable Mountain Towns in the Southwest

Affordable mountain towns in the Southwest still exist — cool summer air, homes under $450,000, and real hospitals nearby — if you know where to look, and who's lying to you about the price. This countdown ranks the 10 most affordable mountain towns across Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, southern Colorado, and West Texas for retirees and remote workers escaping the heat and cost of Phoenix, Las Vegas, Tucson, Dallas, and Houston. Every town is scored on elevation, home price, tax treatment of Social Security, hospital access, and the "ugly truth" nobody puts in the brochure. 00:00 - 10 Most Affordable Mountain Towns in the Southwest 01:18 - Alpine, Texas 04:00 - Ruidoso, New Mexico 06:13 - Bisbee, Arizona 08:54 - Elko, Nevada 11:23 - Cortez, Colorado 13:30 - Show Low, Arizona 15:33 - Cedar City, Utah 18:02 - Trinidad, Colorado 20:45 - Alamosa, Colorado 23:26 - Silver City, New Mexico Disclaimer: Content sourced externally. For copyright issues, please contact us via our "About" page before filing a claim.