26. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Affordability: 9
- Accessibility, diversity, and quality: 43
Milwaukee is best known for its tasty beer and delicious bratwurst, but you’ll most definitely get more than that if you decide to visit it. This Midwestern city is home to immigrant-run restaurants, distilleries, superb community gardens, and James Beard Award winners. The best part? Drinking and eating here is really cheap.
25. Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Affordability: 5
- Accessibility, diversity, and quality: 40
Some Michigan residents think that Grand Rapids is the best foodie city in the state. If you want to stay under the radar when it comes to eating and living, Grand Rapids is the best place for you. Its craft beer scene is pretty popular, too. You won’t pay much for a Friday night with the boys either since Grand Rapids seems to have reasonable beer and wine prices.
