Mayfield Heights, Ohio
- Metro area: Cleveland
- Monthly mortgage payment: $917
Why Mayfield Heights Is a Great Place to Live
The Mayfield City School District in Mayfield Heights, Ohio, was awarded a stellar A-plus overall grade from Niche. In addition to offering quality schools, Mayfield Heights is considered relatively safe.
It boasts the lowest violent crime rate among all the suburbs on this list, at 0.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents, as well as the fourth-lowest property crime rate. On top of all that, residents can save on nonhousing necessities, spending only $16,512.82 per year — the cheapest total cost on the list.