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by sundaeofshock 3333 days ago
Most affordability indexes only focus on housing costs. When adding in transportation, most places in the US become very expensive (relative to local income): http://htaindex.cnt.org
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Should also consider cost of healthcare.

Health insurance and healthcare in some areas, specifically rural or remote, is extremely expensive and noncompetitive. Just like ISPs, some areas just have ONE insurer!