Small town living

HGTV.com shares the quaintest towns in every state and the most beautiful small towns in America.

Sometimes small-town life can get you down. Everyone’s going to West Elm, or Anthropologie, or heck — even Target, and you can only dream about being close enough to one of those stores to be able to casually drop by. Well, I’m here to remind you of ten reasons why living in a small town can really rock.1. Trendy design is hard to find.

If you're looking for some quiet, peaceful, and relaxing places to visit, take a look at the 10 best towns in rural Oklahoma.

There are advantages and disadvantages to living in a small town. You are likely to have more frequent contact with neighbors in a small town than you would in a larger town or city, so it is important to take into account the pros and cons of having privacy.

The shortage of affordable homes is only affecting key locations.

If you're considering a move this year, look past the usual suspects like Austin and Portland. This country's full of cheaper under-the-radar cities.

Thinking about escaping your small apartment in a big city for a big house in a small town? Learn from folks who have already made this major move, so you can properly prepare for the differences.