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Yes, living in the rural United States is far cheaper than living in any major city. Realize that the continental US is over 33 times the size of the UK, but o
by sebular 12y ago
Yes, living in the rural United States is far cheaper than living in any major city. Realize that the continental US is over 33 times the size of the UK, but only has about 5 times the population. There just isn't any competition for property out in the "middle of nowhere".
- stegosaurus 12y agoWell, the main reason rural housing in the UK is expensive is due to planning restrictions rather than a simple matter of landmass. Agricultural / 'amenity' land can cost a few thousand pounds for an acre. The historical reasons for such sit on my reading list...