KidneyBuzz.com released a list of the best cities for Chronic Kidney Disease and Dialysis patients to live and it was met with a huge amount of interest - millions of impressions and hundreds of thousands of views. Hence, we thought that it was time for an update. Let’s be clear, the listed cities are not the least expensive places to live in America. There are places where you can buy a home for pocket-change, but if you ask Chronic Kidney Disease and Dialysis patients the critical question “Would you want to live there?”, the answer would likely be “No.” Instead, this is a list of affordable cities that Chronic Kidney Disease and Dialysis patients may actually want to live in and lead a higher quality of life. Unfortunately, moving to a well-renowned city such as New York, San Francisco, Charlotte or Madison might be out of the question for many Chronic Kidney Disease and Dialysis patients. However, the following list offers excellent alternative cities with reasonable housing costs, numerous lifestyle options for Dialysis patients from all walks of life, and low cost of living which may also free up extra space in the personal budget.

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So how do we choose the Top 5 Best & Most Affordable U.S. Cities For Chronic Kidney Disease & Dialysis Patients To Live? We start with cost of living and how that compares to national averages for key components of the budget like housing, transportation, food, and utilities. We also attempt to identify quality hospitals and Dialysis Facilities in the area. Take a look for yourself and see if your favorite city made it on the list:

1. Las Vegas, Nevada: Many may be surprised, but Las Vegas is one of the most affordable big cities in the Pacific Time Zone. It also has a number of fun attractions in close distance as well as several good-quality Dialysis Centers. It’s not quite a paradise, of course. The Las Vegas brutal summer heat challenges newcomers from more temperate areas, and it’s extremely arid – in fact, it’s the driest big city in the United States. Hence, patients should plan on eating a good amount of ice to avoid fluid overload and discomfort.

2. San Antonio, Texas: With over 15 Dialysis Centers in the city, San Antonio is a great option for patients. A rich history that dates back to its days as a Spanish colonial outpost and, later, as a Mexican trading post, San Antonio is never far from the conversation as Texas’ third-largest city. While it might lack the overt glitz of Vegas its downtown area bustles with activity throughout the year with attractions like the Riverwalk. San Antonio’s low housing and fuel costs ensure that patients who brave its crowds will likely have some extra cash to spend on things they enjoy.

3. Memphis, Tennessee: Memphis’s culture needs no introduction: As the home of Graceland, the spiritual birthplace of Elvis, and the epicenter of the Delta Blues, it’s a musical capital that’s rivaled, in the South, only by Austin and Nashville. With a metro-area population of about 1.3 million, Memphis is Tennessee’s second-largest population center. Chronic Kidney Disease and Dialysis patients should know that the city has a slower pace of life, cheap housing, and low gas prices. There are inexpensive attractions such as local bands and Graceland (home of Elvis Presley). Plus, there is no state, city or county income taxes in Memphis.

4. Buffalo, New York: The only city on the East Coast to make it to the top of the list, it snows a lot in Buffalo. While the snow is inconvenient, the city does have a number of Dialysis Centers and the cost of living is reasonably low for a city on the East Coast. A huge benefit for those that may consider Buffalo is that it is relatively close to leading Kidney Transplant Centers such as New York-Presbyterian and The Mount Sinai Hospital.

5. Indianapolis, Indiana: It’s not all business in Indianapolis. Every summer, the Indy 500 (at the nearby Indianapolis Motor Speedway) turns the place into a zoo. The Colts football team has a religious following, and a beautiful chain of parks follows the snaking footprint of the White River. There are a decent amount of Dialysis Clinics in Indianapolis, and the hospitals are fairly well regarded. The cost of living is relatively low when compared to most cities in the United States and it has a great public transportation system which many Chronic Kidney Disease and Dialysis patients would love. Located near the geographical center of its state, Indianapolis is a transportation hub that’s within three or four hours of a half-dozen major cities – so it’s perfect for patients who like to explore. Winters can be chilly, but the snow usually melts for good by mid-March.

While Chronic Kidney Disease and Dialysis patients should not necessarily pack up their lives and immediately move to one of these 5 affordable metro areas, it might be worth it to see how your current hometown stacks up. The places on this list aren’t just affordable – they’re all relatively large, dynamic cities with impressive cultural attractions, strong social institutions, and stable environments. There are plenty more that didn’t quite make this list – so keep your eyes open.

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