Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
Most of the cities seem to have a blighted urban core and sprawling suburbs. I'm guessing that a good deal of the available homes are cheap homes in areas few people want to live. Drives down the average and makes the metro seem somewhat more affordable than picky home buyers actually experience.
Just curious why...I would imagine that the Dallas area has a lot of amenities.
DFW is the indoor capital of America. More strip malls and chain restaurants than you can shake a stick at. Scenic beauty? Almost non-existent. It's flat, it's humid, and it's hotter than hell from mid-June til mid-September.
Plus, since these rankings are based on average salary, the fact that the blighted areas contain cheaper homes and products but fewer workers tends to overly influence the metro's wage to cost of living ratio.
Areas with a higher proportion of desirable city areas tend not to do well on this list. No Twin Cities, no Denver, no Austin and obviously no Portland.
Plus, since these rankings are based on average salary, the fact that the blighted areas contain cheaper homes and products but fewer workers tends to overly influence the metro's wage to cost of living ratio.
Areas with a higher proportion of desirable city areas tend not to do well on this list. No Twin Cities, no Denver, no Austin and obviously no Portland.
What areas are you referring to in regards to your posts and in relation to the list?
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.
Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
