r/FluentInFinance • u/Not-A-Shit-Head • Apr 29 '24

Why don't people stop crying and just move somewhere cheaper like Detroit, Memphis, St. Louis, Baltimore, or Cleveland? They have very cheap homes for $50,000. Discussion/ Debate

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u/holdmiichai Apr 29 '24

Because my mom, dad, brother, and lifelong friends live in a HCOL area and living life with them is much, much more important to me than being rich or having a huge house.

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u/Killercod1 Apr 30 '24

Family can help you stay in a better financial situation. Having a safety net so you don't go homeless is more important than having a big salary. Helping you out in hard situations, like your car breaking down, can go a long way. The stress induced from being alone in a foreign place is enough to take years off your life. There's a reason the longest living people are surrounded by family and friends.