The words “affordable” and “safe” don’t always go together, especially when considering the ever-rising cost of living. But we’re excited that New Ulm was just listed as the #2 city on this list of 15 Cheapest, Safest Places To Live in the US!

According to the article, “GOBankingRates’ analysis of the nation’s safest cities sourced various factors to find the cities with the cheapest total cost of living, which represent the cheapest and safest cities.” Check out the full article with the complete list of towns here: 15 Cheapest, Safest Places To Live in the US.

There are a lot of factors that go into deciding where to live besides cost of living and safety, such as education and health care. New Ulm has high ranking public and private schools to choose from, along with Martin Luther College on top of the hill. Thanks to the 5-star rated New Ulm Medical Center and the Heart of New Ulm project, New Ulm has become a community that supports a culture of wellness and helps people make healthier choices where they live, learn, work and play. And now we’ve been named one of the cheapest, safest places to live in the country!

Thank you to all the hard working first-responders, city officials, and community leaders that have contributed to keeping New Ulm one of the best places to live in the country!

Here are some more reasons to consider relocating to New Ulm: Relocating to New Ulm | New Ulm Chamber & CVB. To learn more about relocating to New Ulm, contact the New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce, 507-233-4300, chamber@newulm.com, www.newulm.com.