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05-07-2025
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Here's the Cheapest City in Every Midwestern State
Midwestern states have an undeniably alluring appeal. From natural beauty to a strong sense of community, the Midwest has plenty of hidden gems where you can stretch your dollar further. Find Out: Learn More: This region delivers on affordability and a lifestyle worth enjoying, so whether you're moving, retiring or just want to know where the most inexpensive spots in the area are, GOBankingRates compiled a list of the cheapest cities in every Midwestern state that offer serious bang for your buck. Also see the cost of living in every state. Annual cost of living: $31,245 Carbondale is a small college town with a unique character. It's located in a rural area with the closest big city, St. Louis, about 95 miles away. Annual rent is just $8,448 ($704 a month), and annual grocery bills average $5,750, which is 5% lower than the national average, per GOBankingRates' data. While food and housing is affordable, healthcare is pricier. GOBankingRates estimates annual healthcare costs to be around $7,951, which is 29% higher than the national average. See More: Also Read: Annual cost of living: $29,157 Richmond is a family-friendly town that has a rich history and a slow-paced lifestyle. Annual rent is $9,336 ($778 a month) and groceries are reasonable, too. According to GOBankingRates' data, the cost of annual groceries runs about $5,500, which is about 9% lower than the national average. Healthcare is cheaper, too — 3.7% below the national average. Discover More: Annual cost of living: $29,386 Muscatine is a peaceful, sleepy town that doesn't offer many activities, but it's just 25 miles away from the Quad Cities — a region of five bigger cities — where there's more to do. One of the main perks about living in Muscatine is the affordability. Annual rent is just $8,400 ($700 a month) and the cost of annual groceries is $5,775, which is 4.6% lower than the national average. Annual cost of living: $29,877 Hutchinson is a tight-knit community, an ideal place for raising a family and fun attractions like the state fair. If you're missing the big city lifestyle, Wichita is about an hour away. Hutchinson is a safe area and has affordable housing. The cost of annual rent is $8,676 ($723 a month) and the price of annual groceries is $5,629, which is 7% cheaper than the national average. Healthcare will cost 2.2% more than the national average. Annual cost of living: $33,520 Saginaw is the ideal blend of family-friendly activities, economic potential and reasonable costs. It's less than two hours to Detroit and has the uniqueness of a river running through the downtown area. Annual rent is $11,640 ($970 a month) and you can really save with the price of groceries — the $5,357 average cost is 11.5% lower than the national average. Another area you'll save big on is healthcare, which is 11.3% cheaper than the U.S. average. Check Out: Annual cost of living: $30,132 Austin is the perfect mix of small-town charm and big-city activities like great restaurants and museums. But if you need more nightlife, Minneapolis is about 100 miles south. Austin is also within an hour's drive of Rochester. Annual rent will run about $10,512 ($876 a month), and groceries are estimated at around $5,654 per year — 6.6% lower than the national average. But the savings don't stop there. Residents also get a break on healthcare: It's 10.9% cheaper than the national average. Annual cost of living: $29,662 Rolla is a small town with a slower pace and is perfect for people who value a strong community. A major draw is the low-cost living. Rent is just $683 a month and groceries each year average $5,805 — 4.1% lower than the U.S. average. Healthcare is expensive though — 20.8% higher. Annual cost of living: $34,130 With a population of 26,147, Norfolk has a small-town charm but also delivers on convenience. It's family-friendly, has a nice shopping area and is a welcoming community. Plus, the cost of living is cheap. Annual rent is $10,740 and groceries average $5,865, which is 3.1% lower than the national mean. Healthcare is expensive though — an astounding 53.8% above the national average. Explore More: Annual cost of living: $32,323 Minot is a mid-sized city that has a strong military presence as Minot Air Force Base is located in town. It's a family-friendly area with fun activities such as the Dakota Territory Air Museum, Roosevelt Park Zoo and the Scandinavian Heritage Park. The annual rent is $10,812 ($901 a month) and groceries for the year run about $6,107, which is just 1% above the national average. Healthcare is more expensive — 8.7% higher — but the utilities are 12.5% cheaper, so you'll save on housing costs. Annual cost of living: $31,989 With its historical charm, rich culture and stunning Victorian era architecture, Marietta offers a family-friendly atmosphere and cozy downtown area that's growing. The annual rent averages $10,500, which equates to $875 a month. Groceries are 0.6% cheaper than the national average, while healthcare is 4.8% higher. Consider This: Annual cost of living: $34,940 Brookings might have a population of just 23,710, but don't let the size fool you. There are many things to do — museums, parks and gardens. Plus, there's a booming job market in agriculture, technology, education and healthcare. Annual rent runs $13,788 (that's $1,149 per month) and groceries are around $6,083, which is only 0.5% higher than the national average. Healthcare is 16.9% higher though. Annual cost of living: $32,113 Wausau is the whole package because there's something for everyone and it's affordable. Whether you're into winter sports like skiing, activities like hiking, biking and canoeing or indoor fun, Wausau has it all. And the cost of living is cheap. The annual rent for the city is $11,196 ($933 a month); groceries are $5,545 a year, which is 8.4% less than the national average, and healthcare is 1.7% lower, per GOBankingRates' data. Methodology: For this piece GOBankingRates looked at the 2,500 largest cities in terms of housing market size, according to Zillow's March 2025 data. With these cities isolated, GOBankingRates found the city with the cheapest 2025 rent and from there found the annual essentials (Rent, Groceries, Utilities, Transportation, and Healthcare) cost of living for these places. Cost-of-living figures were calculated by first finding the annual average expenditure, as sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics 2023 Consumer Expenditure Survey and from there used cost-of-living indices sourced from Sperling's Best Places. For ME, ND, and VT the market size was relaxed to 4,000. All data was collected on and is up to date as of May 14, 2025. More From GOBankingRates The 10 Most Reliable SUVs of 2025 This article originally appeared on Here's the Cheapest City in Every Midwestern State
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18-06-2025
- Business
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United States Air Force Awards Gentex Corporation Aircrew Laser Eye Protection (ALEP) Ballistic Day and Night Spectacle Contract
CARBONDALE, Pa., June 18, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gentex Corporation, a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense forces, aircrew, emergency responders and industrial personnel, announced today that it was awarded an additional United States Air Force Aircrew Laser Eye Protection (ALEP) contract to develop and produce its laser protective eyewear for aircrew, the Block 3 Day and Night Ballistic Spectacles. This order includes more than 3,800 Block 3 Day and Night Ballistic Spectacles over the next 18 months, including development and full rate production. The new ballistic spectacle joins the unique USAF Block 3 product line and follows Gentex's five previously awarded delivery orders for the USAF Block 3 Contract, which include the Ballistic Day Spectacle, Ballistic Night Spectacle, Day Spectacle, Aircrew Night Vision Goggles Joined LEP (ANJL) and Night Spectacle, totaling 29,400 pieces of state-of-the-art laser protective eyewear. The Block 3 LEP eyewear provides the warfighter a variety of form factors to best suit their mission profile and replaces the Block 2 spectacles with a higher performance product line. "Gentex is proud to continue to serve the USAF team and warfighters by providing the best ocular protection available to maintain their mission effectiveness while staying safe," said John Cueva, Senior Director of Optics at Gentex Corporation. About Gentex Corporation With a history of innovation that spans for 130 years, Gentex Corporation is the leading supplier of high-performance flight equipment for military, law enforcement, aircrew and aircraft maintainers worldwide. The company's comprehensive line of durable and innovative helmet systems for fixed wing, rotary wing and cross-platform applications allows for the easy integration of advanced capability upgrades without sacrificing protection. An equally comprehensive line of hearing protection and communication solutions provide these users with superior hearing protection and precise, intelligible communications in the most extreme noise environments. Learn more at View source version on Contacts Media Contact Alexandra E. Braxabrax@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data
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16-06-2025
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Gentex Corporation Announces Agreements With New Partners for Ops-Core® RAILINK® Power and Data ARC Rail System
License agreements signed with new development partners for Integrated Headborne Platform CARBONDALE, Pa., June 16, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gentex Corporation, a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense forces, emergency responders and industrial personnel, has announced partnerships with new development collaborators as part of its Ops-Core RAILINK system accessory program. MOHOC, Inc., Advanced Material and Devices (AMAD), NanoAi Technologies and seven additional partners have entered royalty-free license agreements to create new accessories, further expanding the RAILINK ecosystem and enhancing its capabilities for end users. "These agreements with new development partners underscore Gentex's commitment to continuing to expand and evolve the capabilities of this innovative platform. By leveraging the expertise of industry leaders in their respective capability domains to develop more accessories, we continue to push the boundaries of what's possible for our end users, and the system becomes more impactful to a broader audience," said Rafe Bennett, Vice President of Product Management at Gentex Corporation. To support future product and accessory development, Gentex offers select industry partners royalty-free licensing and optional technical assistance, simplifying the process of leveraging the patented RAILINK system's advanced capabilities. To learn more about becoming a RAILINK Development Partner and sign up for future RAILINK announcements click About RAILINK Power and Data System The RAILINK platform facilitates integration of a broad range of sensors, displays, augmented reality capability and wireless functionality on the headborne system. Powered by a central helmet power center, feeding power to, and sharing data between, an array of smart nodes and a VAS/NVG interface RAILINK improves protection and lethality by increasing the effectiveness of the user and reducing their burden. About MOHOC, Inc. Founded in 2014, MOHOC develops specialized cameras for elite end users. MOHOC products serve the Special Forces, defense, tactical law enforcement and first responders in the US and over 70 countries worldwide with both video recording cameras and the new MOHOC® 2 series for live video streaming. For further information, please visit About Advanced Material and Devices AMAD develops next-generation blast sensor products for air, underwater and human surrogate applications, supporting its vision to innovate systems that enhance the safety and protection of personnel and equipment. AMAD's expertise also extends into magnetorheological (MR) materials and devices, providing adaptive solutions for protective systems. Learn more about AMAD here. About NanoAi Technologies NanoAi Technologies is a proven proprietary platform sensing technology with the ability to detect explosives, ammunition and narcotics at standoff distances with wearable, drone/robot/vehicle and mounted capabilities. Combined with the full force of its artificial intelligence, swarming capabilities and geolocation of each sensor providing immediate real-time results simultaneously to operators in the field and the task force. For more on NanoAi, visit About Gentex Corporation Part of Gentex Corporation's portfolio for defense, emergency response and security forces, the focus and dedication of the company's Ops-Core brand remains the same – protecting elite forces. The modular, scalable, open-architecture design of Ops-Core products allows for seamless integration and true system level performance. View source version on Contacts Media ContactAlexandra Braxabrax@
