[system2]

I would say it comes down to personal preference. I love nature, I would love to live near mountains with relatively safe animals around. Some might love being near the water, and some in city environment. To live in the U.S. for $1000 somebody really needs to stick to strict living because starbucks cost the same everywhere etc.

[kzisme]

That's fair - I've been working fully remote for ~5 years now and I'm trying to decide where to move (not under the same constraints as OP though)