Living in a ski town sounds like a dream. But the reality is crushingly expensive.

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Vail, Colorado.

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I'm a boomer who moved to Texas and was able to retire early. Almost everything is cheaper here, but the bugs and snakes are wild.

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Jayne Jordan moved from Corona, California, to Azle, Texas, in August.

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The 17 cheapest cities to live in the US

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Augusta, Georgia.

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Stay or go: Why Americans are drawn to — or sick of — living in Florida

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Miami Beach, Florida.

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Americans are moving to Florida and Texas, and leaving California

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A beach in Pensacola, Florida

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Americans have to pay 52% more to buy a home compared to renting

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The 10 cities with the most competitive housing markets

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Omaha, Nebraska, is one of the most competitive housing markets in the country right now.

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The 30-year mortgage rate hits a new 23-year high, pushing closer to 8%

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Americans now need to earn a record $115,000 to afford a typical home - up more than 50% since the pandemic

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Income required for median US home

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Why the housing market sucks for both buyers and sellers

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Experts predict the current housing market freeze will continue.

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