One of the cheapest with great growth in the job market and a decent climate is Mesa, Arizona. I wrote an article on it recently…check it out.

10 most affordable major metro areas

Where average earners can most afford a median-priced home.
Metro area State Median Inc. Median price Percent affordable
Indianapolis IN $65,100 $122,000 85.9%
Youngstown OH $52,100 $86,000 85.5%
Detroit MI $56,700 $95,000 85.5%
Buffalo NY $58,300 $88,000 82.9%
Grand Rapids MI $61,500 $128,000 81.6%
Dayton OH $59,800 $113,000 81.2%
Toledo OH $58,900 $115,000 80.5%
Harrisburg PA $64,300 $140,000 79.5%
Akron OH $61,300 $115,000 79.5%
Rochester NY $64,100 $117,000 79.0%