[quote=briansd1] ….But in places like Houston, TX, and Indianapolis, IN, you can buy a decent brand new house for $150,000. Where in the world but in America can you buy a middle-class single-family house with central A/C and garage for that cheap?
Seasons’ greetings to you too. :)[/quote]
Thanks, brian. I hope you enjoyed Christmas Day.
Yes, I think that in the areas that were relatively unaffected by the housing mania, US house prices are some of the lowest in the world, for what you get. In fact, the cost of living in general is lower here than in most other (developed) countries, outside of the expensive coastal strips.
Mind you, it’s probably possible to live reasonably well in small villages all over Europe, as long as you accept certain trades that go with the culture, such as little driving but excellent public transport, and a tiny house but excellent food, etc.
