Imagine finding a place where time moves at a gentler pace, your bank account doesn’t shrink with every bill, and the views rival those on postcards – all without leaving the heartland.
Welcome to Fort Madison, Iowa, where the Mississippi River flows lazily past doorsteps and $600 can still get you a roof over your head.
This riverside gem might be the Midwest’s best-kept secret, hiding in plain sight along Iowa’s southeastern border.
When people talk about affordable living, they’re usually describing compromises – what you’ll give up to save a buck…