What are the most affordable LGBTQ+-friendly cities in the Sunbelt?

When we talk about affordable LGBTQ+-friendly cities across the U.S., we often highlight many cities in the Midwest or East. This is often because these cities are not currently seeing as much population growth as many cities in the Sunbelt or on the coasts.

Many of you have said that you'd like to see a list of cities in warmer climates.

This is Queer Money episode 525, and today we're breaking down 7 cities that are both affordable and LGBTQ+ friendly in the Sunbelt.

• Get the dynamic list of Affordable LGBTQ+ Friendly Cities in the U.S. here. 
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• Don't miss the other states we've covered in this Gay Cities series

Past episodes mentioned in this episode:

• 381: The Series Kick Off
• 433: Top 10 Cities Part 1
• 485: Top 10 Cities Part 2
• 397: Texas
• 411: Oklahoma
• 421: New Mexico
• 451: Kentucky
• 487: Top Surprises
• 497: Blue States
• 499: Purple States
• 501: Red States

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