It's not true in all metros. I am within a reasonable daily commute to a major city. Being willing and able to move ~30 miles would add two other major cities.

It's not true in all metros. I am within a reasonable daily commute to a major city. Being willing and able to move ~30 miles would add two other major cities. At least one of them, by nearly all metrics, is more expensive than several of the cities you listed. And just because home prices drop a fraction of a percent doesn't mean you're suddenly taking a six figure loss if you sell and move, especially if like your example the price has increased 50% in the last year.