Note that if you're working remotely anyway, there are many cities in the US where walkable neighborhoods with lovely cafes are nowhere near as overpriced as in

Note that if you're working remotely anyway, there are many cities in the US where walkable neighborhoods with lovely cafes are nowhere near as overpriced as in NYC/coastal CA/etc. Pittsburgh and Milwaukee are two where I've lived; Chicago is quite affordable for a major metropolis with 24/7 rail service; there are also many lovely college towns out there.