[quote=bob2007]jstoesz, value is obviously varies by person, but those houses you referenced are WAY WAY less than what I had expected. Even if you say 2000 sq ft in stead of 1500, its on a tiny lot with ONE bathroom. I’ve had apartments with two. I am from the midwest, but its been a long time. I would have thought you trade-off would have been more like 2-3 acres, 3000 to 4000 sq ft (since your living inside half the year). Out in the woods or on a lake (lots of them in MN), etc.
Lets not even get into the fact is going on 100 years old and probably has heating issues during the 6+ month of cold weather. If you even have to refer to “finished basement” as part of a necessary living space instead of a bonus/fun room to have, your way outside of my expectations. Holy cr*p dude, you wife must be dying out there.
I’m not saying don’t move out of SD. In fact, I think that is the right decision for many. I’m just saying that from your posts it would appear YOUR reasons are financial, and the numbers/value would not add up for many.[/quote]
Omaha, is probably more in line with your expectations.
Now if you want to buy a nice place outside of the city on acreage, I am sure you can find it for less than a couple hundred. I pointed at houses in one of the best parts of the city, but SW Minneapolis is not cheap for the Midwest.
For the record, the only reason why my wife is considering s. california is for love of her family and friends. She too has a hard time with the general culture, price, and pace of the place (amongst other things). Yes I like aliteration.
