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cost of living. I'm near Boston and I have a pen pal in Indiana. The houses are so cheap where she is. I see a $200,000 house and don't think twice about it. You might find something here like that, but it doesn't mean it's a nice house, or even big. She sees $200k and says are the kitchen cabinets lined in gold? Her sister got a fix er upper for $80K. Those prices haven't been like that here in over 20 yrs.
For me recently moving to the NY Area there were a few reasons:
1. Sort of a Job transfer.
2. Wanted to get away from all the drama in my family-they call me too much.
Its been a real joy being in the NY-NJ Area. I plan on staying in my new house for years to come.
For me the reasons have changed as the stages of my life have changed. When I was younger it was about jobs and family and good schools. As I get older it's more about cost of living and comfort (weather) and lifestyle. My focus might change again in the future, when retirement or grandchildren happen.
JOBS, didn't like the culture, climate too hot, the attitudes of the people, all are reasons I left Kansas City. Where I am now can get somewhat hot, but is tempered by many months of milder weather.
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