Best & Worst Cities to Buy a Used Car
February 21, 2013
If you're in the market for a used car, the city you purchase
in may have an impact on the price.
According to Forbes,
there can be quite a difference in car prices between US cities. For
instance, cars sold in Miami, FL are nearly 7 percent less expensive
than the national average, while used cars in Jackson, MS may make you
fork over 9 percent more than the national average.
Here's a look at the top 10 most affordable and least affordable cities
in the US when it comes to buying a used car, based on the national
average transaction price.
10 Most Affordable Cities
| City |
% Below National Average Price |
| Miami, FL |
-6.6% |
| Cleveland, OH |
-5.7% |
| Rochester, NY |
-5.4% |
| Detroit, MI |
-4.7% |
| Stamford, CT |
-4.7% |
| Akron, OH |
-4.4% |
| Buffalo, NY |
-4.4% |
| Toledo, OH |
-3.7% |
| New York, NY |
-3.7% |
| Minneapolis, MN |
-2.8% |
10 Least Affordable Cities
| City |
% Above National Average Price |
| Jackson, MS |
9.0% |
| Seattle, WA |
6.4% |
| Montgomery, AL |
5.8% |
| Little Rock, AR |
5.8% |
| Knoxville, TN |
5.5% |
| Mobile, AL |
5.3% |
| Fresno, CA |
4.8% |
| Memphis, TN |
4.8% |
| Wichita, KS |
4.8% |
| Lincoln, NE |
4.7% |
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