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Maybe it's an age thing too. Now that I'm >30 my wanderlust is fading. I'd still like to travel but I'm more interested in having a home.
Probably find some really good housing deals in Welch WV, Youngstown OH, or Keota CO.
$130K, 5 bedrooms. Just depends on what a person's entertainment requirements are.
And presumably low on employment options? Is that generally the case for LCOL areas in the US?
That entirely depends on what employment options you're looking for.
Software industry or high-paying finance jobs? Good luck. (Unless you work remotely - I know some in the software industry who do)
Non-software variety of engineering? Definitely possible, if you can find a company in a small town that is looking for your skillset. Probably won't pay as much as a role in a bigger city, but might work out with the cost of living difference.
Welder, electrician, carpenter, etc? Excellent odds, though once again it'll probably pay less than in areas where your customers are wealthier.
However, there are many more areas where I'd classify the cost of living as "medium" with excellent employment options across a full range of careers.