These Are the Most Affordable, Fastest-growing Cities on the West Coast—and No. 1 Is a Gateway Town to 2 National Parks

These Are the Most Affordable, Fastest-growing Cities on the West Coast—and No. 1 Is a Gateway Town to 2 National Parks

A new study points to two cities offering lower costs and strong growth.View of Visalia, California.Credit: DenisTangneyJr/Getty ImagesIt’s becoming increasingly rare to find relatively affordable real estate on the West Coast, particularly in places experiencing population growth. California, Oregon, and Washington are all known for having a high cost of living, which makes it tough for would-be buyers to get a foothold. According to a new repo…