Every item on that list is popularized online and is definitely not uniform across the country. I live in a low cost of living area, that's car dependent. Yes,

Every item on that list is popularized online and is definitely not uniform across the country. I live in a low cost of living area, that's car dependent. Yes, houses are expensive because _everybody_ is moving to these areas and there's construction everywhere. House prices went up here because so many people started fleeing dense areas when remote opportunities became common. But even 2 miles from my current house you can get a big 3 bedroom apartment for about $900 / month in a good location. Get 2 roommates and your rent is $300 / month. But the flip side of this should be cause and effect. If people are leaving other areas in higher numbers then there should be deals in those areas.