Around 2002, investors were focusing on downtown Tulsa. I hope it turned out well. I left T-Town the same year. Downtown was a ghost town after 5pm back then.
Tulsa also has false bible teacher higher institute's of learning like Oral Roberts University and Kenneth Hagin Rhema college. Stay away from N. Tulsa heard there's a lot of shootings!
The pay in most Midwest cities tends to be lower than most are expecting. That's why the houses seem so cheap. But if you actually live there they are not cheap. Same as in Texas
I've lived just south of OKC for about a dozen years or more now. I've never seen a tornado, but one passed about a half mile away at night. I had no damage, but just a short distance away there was serious damage. It's nice to live in a cheap state working for a Silicon Valley company. You can live good and still save a lot.
It’s wild that the Omaha area isn’t on this list. I bought my house on ‘17 for $89k 1300sq ft, corner lot, detached garage, all in good shape, and sold it in ‘22 for for $175k. It’s crazy how time goes by and the prices of houses just sky rocket.
@@cur244 i was actually across the river, but the taxes were even higher there. but yeah before the pandemic the omaha area had very affordable homes compared to much of the rest of the country.
I don't live in Texas but if I was going to then San Antonio would be the obvious choice. I (like many people) got to know the town when I was in the military. It's amazing to me that it's so affordable but so much fun. Really a fantastic place. And unlike most of the other major cities in the state it's a place that hasn't destroyed all of it's old architecture and history.
As a Texan who has lived all over the world and all over the state I am very happy and proud to call El Paso home now! I called Dallas home for many years and loved that city but I love El Paso more and am very happy I moved here!
Tulsa is a great place and they have some great neighborhoods. Plus the Gathering Place is excellent park for families. Plus Oklahoma is very Veteran friendly. Just an FYI....If you're Native American or part Native and have a CDIB Card, there are extra benefits if you qualify
@allthingseducation Hi there, I guess I need to be more specific here. Yes, Tulsa is nice, but quite honestly ...when I say Tulsa, I am more referring to the outter parts or suburb like Broken Arrow, Jenks or Bixby. I have looked at apartments downtown Tulsa I liked and considered. But I am older and retired. For a family then definitely the suburbs. Make sense?
@allthingseducation Understand completely. Now that I am retired... I am a male Gypsy 😆 🤣. I Don't stay anywhere for any length of time. Love to travel and since I am single why not??? I'll be in Michigan this coming spring until October then back here. Everything goes well I'll be in Portugal by Christmas
I’m from Iowa but moved to El Paso for my job. It’s truly a nice place to be! The cost of living is low, the city is trying to bring in attractions, we have a great zoo, baseball team, soccer team, amazing hiking trails, an international airport, opportunities for all sorts of cycling/5k/triathlons, and a symphony! The summer can be brutal but I treat it like a midwestern winter - just limit your time outside and be proactive with sunscreen. My only “complaint” about the area is that there is relatively low diversity in industries. There’s the Army at Fort Bliss, medical careers, and the service industry. I’m an engineer and have astonishingly few opportunities compared to other cities.
I watched Ozzy piss in it. Then promptly got arrested. The cheers from the crowd was Cheering for him passing on it. The cops thought they were hero’s. Lmao
I watched Ozzy piss on 9:06 it. Then promptly got arrested. The cheers from the crowd was Cheering for him passing on it. The cops thought they were hero’s. Lmao
Hilarious and relatable! Navigating the housing market on a regular salary feels like a heroic quest these days. 😂 It's refreshing to hear some realistic advice wrapped in humor. Excited to see more of your content!
I have $200K in retirement account, yet can't afford a house in the suburbs here around NY, obviously something needs to break or no house will ever get sold again except mansions to CEOs. I now look to the stock market to boost my reserve, and buy a home afterwards.
everyone says the stock market is geared towards long-term investments, yet results like this gets me fascinated... mind sharing info of this professional aiding you please?
excellent share, curiously inputted Annette Louise Connors on the internet, spotted her consulting page ranked top and was able to schedule a call session. Ive seen commentaries about advisors but not one looks this phenomenal
Location location location! Budget: used car, cook for yourself, make your own lunch, no "fast food"/coffee stands, enjoy learning how to refurb others cast away items. Single? Dont buy a home unless necessary for financial investment. Wait until you have a family. Search for the lowest priced home in the best neighborhood, with great schools. Easier to resale. Or rent, if you must relocate (local region) for employment. If you cannot learn correctly repair 90% of home items, do not buy a home. Sweat equity is REQUIRED to be a home owner. EXPECT to move to new town, and for employment, at least 3 times with a family.
But with crazy rent prices you can buy a home in some places and your mortgage would be less than paying rent. I'm single and I'm going to buy a home in the next two years. Hopefully, I'll buy a house next year.
@@ES-qu1jd You're right. Just be sure to account for property taxes and homeowner's insurance. Most of the time they are rolled into escrow with the mortgage payment but not always.
Hi, Can I ask why? My hubby and I are considering moving there. We are in our 50ies and am looking for a place we can afford to retire, and have things to do.
@@tammiespence7509 Sounds like you're looking for Boise, ID, where my wife and I retired. Head and shoulders above OKC. (Don't tell anyone I told you.)
@@tammiespence7509 don't listen to Steve. I don't know when he left, but I'm guessing it wasn't in the past few years. There's a lot happening in and around OKC. I've lived here for just over 11 years, and even in that time frame it's changed a lot. I'd highly recommend the Oklahoma City area.
Johnnie Appleseed was promoting apples for hard cider use. If you want less bitter or sour apples you graft them. Apples from seed trees are best for baking and hard cider which was highly popular in colonial days.
yeah, he was including the cost of taxes in the calculation of income needed. All of Texas has high property taxes, but housing values tend to be less. I truly regret not buying a bigger house 25 years ago, my house as an investment has far outpaced everything. Plus I got to live in it! I would be screwed if I had not bought it back then.
A friend just bought a house in El Paso literally two days ago. Sent me pictures and it’s was a 2400 sqft 4 bed 2 bath HUUUUUUGGGGEEEE house for less than $300k! But the average temp is like over 90 degrees. It’s seems to be in the middle of no where. Not even any green as far as the eye could see. Definitely understand why massive homes are so much cheaper there.
@@redwolfexr I’ve heard terrible things about Arizona for sure. I’m super cold weather and don’t really understand someone buying in that kind of heat haha but ya private equity has caused so much rise. If you aren’t into your home already, it’s only getting worse. No one wants to sell either once they have a home
@@ma.2099Dude I tried the Boise area and went to Seattle and Portland and trust me, prices in the nice areas of our Country are gone forever, I prefer something cheaper than paying absurd $1500 for a 2 bedroom anymore, desert here I come.
I was born and grew up in Lubbock and surrounding area and even grew up on one of those cotton farms. Nice to Lubbock get some love. I got to meet the original Peggy Sue at a magazine party. She was a lovely elegant lady. The Ranching Heritage Center is surprisingly interesting as is the Lubbock Lake Site.
This was depressing A list of most affordable cities and the minimum salary needed to buy a home was at least 70K The average salary in the US is (about) 60K per Fidelity That means most ppl can’t afford to by a home on their own
Don't give up just from watching a video! Did you know there are programs out there (depends on area) that offer 0 down, reduced down, special (lower) interest rates, & states/cities that have incentives for you to move there? Look up FHA, USDA, and down payment assistance programs! If you have the will, you'll find a way.
@@thomasgrabkowski8283 Not true. I've bought 2 homes on 1 income and am looking to buy my third. Like I said, it can be done unless you've convinced yourself it cannot. Good luck.
I prefer smallewr towns. Right now getting ready to buy a house in Iron Mountain, MI. in the U.P. Can get a move in ready house for about 115K. Might need a small bit of work but not bad. The area is slowly growing. Almost no crime. Longish winter and decent summers. About half the house have no a/d sine not needed until recently.
Just so you know it's storm shelters that are needed in OK. We don't have basements. Been a subscriber for over 2 years and think this is the first time I've commented. Don't know why I enjoy this I'm not looking to move but find the info fascinating. I live in the small town of Bristow, OK which our main street is also Route 66.
@@briancamacho4986 They love it. They bought their home 2 or 3 years ago. They couldn't afford the homes in expensive Colorado and rent prices were increasing. So they moved back to Wisconsin.
Unfortunately alot of these cities are still unaffordable for the locals from their long term averages, leaving a lot of room for price declines. Compared to local incomes, for example, Fort Wayne is almost 30% over valued.
@@orawancarlile6192 No, its a nationwide problem - its not the fault of either party. "Free Market Economy" when you totally remove all controls. Although I will freely blame Reagan for starting it. Once it was started it became a bipartisan issue where no business was keeping up with inflation for wages. There are rich "donors" on both sides of the fence though.
@@redwolfexr But the law was set to low and allowed to change with time to keep up with the economy. However, when the rate does not match with currently high cost of living, it allows business owners to take advantage of the law provided since there are not many choices in a small rural town.
@@orawancarlile6192 yes, industry is motivated to pay as little as they can. Landowners are motivated to charge what the market bears for rent. In the past the landowners and the CEOs were at the same Country Club. So the rentals were priced based on 25% or so of payroll. But now the housing issue mean the landowners want 30% or more instead. But then industry quit giving raises. When you get laid off your new job often pays less than the old one.
I currently live in Forest Park, NE of OKC. OKC has a lot to offer unfortunately, more and more people are moving here therefore, prices are going up. Edmond, Yukon, Mustang and Newcastle are some of the best suburbs. But home prices are more expensive. OKC also has a decent nightlife, plenty of restaurants to fit everyone's tastebuds. Plus it is centrally located. DFW is about 3 hours south, Tulsa about 90 minutes, Branson about 4 hours
Vorn and raised in OKC. We are growing immensely and getting more and more tourist attractions here as well as beautifying the city. Im 55 and I am ready to get the heck out. Im looking further north. Our stats are horrible still.
I have lived in Harlingen TX since 2022 which is about 30 miles from Brownsville TX which sits right on the border. I have had no issues living close to a border city and have spent time in Brownsville multiple times and have had no issues.
Depends on the border. U.S./Canada - yes. U.S/Mexico - no. State borders. i yes. My home in Minnesota is near the Wisconsin border. Half hour drive from my home to a distillery in New Richmond, Wisconsin.
People bag on Ok way too much. Oklahoma is one of the friendliest states hands down in America. One of the most pro business states in America and is going to become a major hub for tech and already is for aerospace. I prefer NW Arkansas myself, but….. for a mid sized city, Tulsa is pretty cool. Diverse and affordable.
@@jangarrison4477He left for Greenwich village just like most other up and coming folk artist of his time that came from every other state aside from NY. He also grew up on the Iron Range, which isn't exactly a desirable place to live even by your idea of Minnesota standards. Minnesotans also don't emphasize his career nearly as much as Prince, who lived his entire life in the Twin Cities Metro.
I live north of Tulsa, and my hubby is from Oklahoma City. If you ever visit OKC, go see the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. It is one of my favorite stops when we visit there.
1, Juarez has over 2 million by itself. El Paso, which extends 50+ miles from Anthony in the northwest to Fabens in the southeast, has about another million. Regional population (both sides of the border) is closing in on at least 4 million. 2. Everyone who lives near El Paso but not in it - towns like Alamogordo - hate El Paso and think it is a gross border town. In reality, it is far cleaner and safer than cities of comparable sizes such as Albuquerque. 3. Perhaps unique among American cities of nearly a million people, El Paso is keeping ahead of population growth by building roads before new subdivisions appear.
Hi Briggs, Thank You for these helpful videos! My hubby and I are in our 50ies small town, Emerald Triangle borned and rasied. We are looking for an affordable place to relocate to before we retire, that also has stuff to do. I liked what I seen in OKC, in person and on helpful utube videos. My hubby likes the small towns, Woodworth, Selling, Duncan, and the beautiful Guthrie area. Everywhere we went in OK the people were great! Small town welcoming! Talking to them, they had many of the same beliefs we do. We definitely fit in. We will be going there again next year. Hooeful we will get to check out Tulsa and some of Texas San Antonio. My hubby is a USMC vet.
I'm surprised you didn't mention Davenport Iowa. That's where I just bought a house for 70k and I'm moving to it this November. Grew up in Newport, RI. Been living in Providence, RI for twenty years. Spent 2 years in Minneapolis. Anyways, I think you put Davenport in another video at #1, and I think that's still the case. Am I wrong?
This is a great video and there's a large audience for it. Now, make a video for buying a home making $35,000 a year 😀. And in a location where we won't get murdered or poisoned from a nearby toxic facility. I'll bet that would be the shortest video you ever made.
Why are you assuming that everybody with an average income wants to live in a city? We left Metro Detroit in December and moved to NE Mississippi. We love it here for many reasons. Our home is in a rural area, but nothing we need is far away.
I lived in Lubbock, Texas for a year as a kid back in the late 90’s. Didn’t like it too much. But didn’t live too far from the campus of Texas Tech University
Would it be possible to get the name of the livability index you use. I found one on AARP, but I expect you use one less focused on retirees. Thanks in advance.
Man, this is a list that I thought Omaha would be on. We have some really cool downtown parks too. I feel like we’d be similar to Tulsa, but need 2-3 more skyscrapers. We have one being built right now which will transform our skyline. 3 bed, 2 bath homes here are still a possibility at $250,000-$275,000. Maybe a bit more than some of the cities in this video.
Not all California homes are expensive. In the smaller towns all over CA you can buy a fixer upper for less then $300K. I know because I purchase a 1200 sq home just 15 miles to Temecula. I drive to work in San Diego. Yes the new homes cost $550K to $750K. They are 2000sq with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. My town is growing up around me. But there are other small towns with older fixer uppers.
I was visiting there it was the most dull landscape I'd evr seen, no one spoke English, and my friend and I were there for tne SUN bowl game. told me i never wanted to live on the southern border !
Border cities, and really anywhere in the sunbelt, are too hot for me. I like walking around, biking etc and if it’s too hot to do that for most of the year then these places are kind of a no go for me. Only sunbelt city id live in is Dallas. Yeah it’s hot and prob not affordable but I really dig the vibe. Of the cities on this list - I’d prob go with Milwaukee. Winters are brutal but I can tolerate cold for a few months. And I love Chicago, Madison and a few Midwest cities that are not far away.
Briggs, in the map for Oklahoma City, you highlighted Tulsa instead. Can't tell if that was one of your "jokes" to stir up the audience or a plain mistake.
The Alamo is very small compared to? it was back in the day. The Ladies of the Alamo should have made it to the right size, and rented the rooms out to keep it up. I guess it is ok like it is but I was sure disappointed having lived in Goliad near the missions located around the area. Now those are nice, big places,
You mention El Paso crime rate what about Milwaukee? I like your channel & you almost always mention family in your stats but yet this is something you don’t add on most of your stories please add maybe 5 minutes to every video if applicable & talk about crime I don’t think any city is worth moving to if it has a high crime rate I live In Albuquerque New Mexico & New Mexico has been in the top ten for crime for ? number of years now
My nephew lives in Oklahoma City. About 75% of his house is underground. His former house was destroyed by a tornado.
Tulsa has an absolutely amazing live music scene, and the restaurants are pretty good too. Has a very cosmopolitan feel to the place.
True
glad your experience is better than mine -- no economic opportunity for me here had to go back to remote. It is like Stepford here.
Around 2002, investors were focusing on downtown Tulsa. I hope it turned out well. I left T-Town the same year. Downtown was a ghost town after 5pm back then.
Tulsa also has false bible teacher higher institute's of learning like Oral Roberts University and Kenneth Hagin Rhema college. Stay away from N. Tulsa heard there's a lot of shootings!
I attended 2 Minutes 2 Tulsa this year and I live in England.
The pay in most Midwest cities tends to be lower than most are expecting. That's why the houses seem so cheap. But if you actually live there they are not cheap. Same as in Texas
The houses in Texas are cheaper but the property taxes are very high.....
I've lived just south of OKC for about a dozen years or more now. I've never seen a tornado, but one passed about a half mile away at night. I had no damage, but just a short distance away there was serious damage. It's nice to live in a cheap state working for a Silicon Valley company. You can live good and still save a lot.
It’s wild that the Omaha area isn’t on this list.
I bought my house on ‘17 for $89k 1300sq ft, corner lot, detached garage, all in good shape, and sold it in ‘22 for for $175k.
It’s crazy how time goes by and the prices of houses just sky rocket.
Problem with Omaha are the taxes. Omaha is a great city though and you clearly made out well.
@@cur244 i was actually across the river, but the taxes were even higher there.
but yeah before the pandemic the omaha area had very affordable homes compared to much of the rest of the country.
I don't live in Texas but if I was going to then San Antonio would be the obvious choice. I (like many people) got to know the town when I was in the military. It's amazing to me that it's so affordable but so much fun. Really a fantastic place. And unlike most of the other major cities in the state it's a place that hasn't destroyed all of it's old architecture and history.
As a Texan who has lived all over the world and all over the state I am very happy and proud to call El Paso home now! I called Dallas home for many years and loved that city but I love El Paso more and am very happy I moved here!
I like this video Briggs!!! This is what we want!! More like this!
Tulsa is a great place and they have some great neighborhoods.
Plus the Gathering Place is excellent park for families.
Plus Oklahoma is very Veteran friendly. Just an FYI....If you're Native American or part Native and have a CDIB Card, there are extra benefits if you qualify
I guess I need to find my niche here -- I have seem great comments about Tulsa -- I just have not found this to be true -- for me anyway!
@allthingseducation Hi there, I guess I need to be more specific here. Yes, Tulsa is nice, but quite honestly ...when I say Tulsa, I am more referring to the outter parts or suburb like Broken Arrow, Jenks or Bixby.
I have looked at apartments downtown Tulsa I liked and considered. But I am older and retired. For a family then definitely the suburbs. Make sense?
@@darwinapala960 the condo I own is by Jenks (if I had children they would go there). The area is nice just not for me.
@allthingseducation Understand completely. Now that I am retired... I am a male Gypsy 😆 🤣. I Don't stay anywhere for any length of time. Love to travel and since I am single why not???
I'll be in Michigan this coming spring until October then back here. Everything goes well I'll be in Portugal by Christmas
Gathering place is awesome
I know Milwaukee well, as I live between Chicago and Milwaukee. The north side of the city is mostly a no go zone.
I’m from Iowa but moved to El Paso for my job. It’s truly a nice place to be! The cost of living is low, the city is trying to bring in attractions, we have a great zoo, baseball team, soccer team, amazing hiking trails, an international airport, opportunities for all sorts of cycling/5k/triathlons, and a symphony! The summer can be brutal but I treat it like a midwestern winter - just limit your time outside and be proactive with sunscreen.
My only “complaint” about the area is that there is relatively low diversity in industries. There’s the Army at Fort Bliss, medical careers, and the service industry. I’m an engineer and have astonishingly few opportunities compared to other cities.
The best movie about The Alamo is Pee Wee’s Big Adventure 🚲
Agreed!
I watched Ozzy piss in it. Then promptly got arrested. The cheers from the crowd was Cheering for him passing on it. The cops thought they were hero’s. Lmao
I watched Ozzy piss on 9:06 it. Then promptly got arrested. The cheers from the crowd was Cheering for him passing on it. The cops thought they were hero’s. Lmao
I hear The Alamo has a nice basement.
Hilarious and relatable! Navigating the housing market on a regular salary feels like a heroic quest these days. 😂 It's refreshing to hear some realistic advice wrapped in humor. Excited to see more of your content!
Heads up Briggs, the park in Tulsa, Oklahoma is called The Gathering Place, not "gathering park."
Hi Briggs !! More like $40k a year lol
I have $200K in retirement account, yet can't afford a house in the suburbs here around NY, obviously something needs to break or no house will ever get sold again except mansions to CEOs. I now look to the stock market to boost my reserve, and buy a home afterwards.
everyone says the stock market is geared towards long-term investments, yet results like this gets me fascinated... mind sharing info of this professional aiding you please?
excellent share, curiously inputted Annette Louise Connors on the internet, spotted her consulting page ranked top and was able to schedule a call session. Ive seen commentaries about advisors but not one looks this phenomenal
There are a number of areas in NY where one can find well priced homes. Yes, many are in upstate NY, but they are there.
New York has always been outrageously expensive. That ain't changing anytime soon
@@bpaige12 If you go to places like Ithaca, NY prices are reasonable. NYC is not all of NY.
Great channel and yet another awesome video. Thanks, JB! 🙂
Glad you enjoy it!
You didn’t even watch it.
Idea for some new city lists. Best tasting water and worst tasting. Thanks for all the quality vids!
Location location location! Budget: used car, cook for yourself, make your own lunch, no "fast food"/coffee stands, enjoy learning how to refurb others cast away items.
Single? Dont buy a home unless necessary for financial investment. Wait until you have a family.
Search for the lowest priced home in the best neighborhood, with great schools.
Easier to resale.
Or rent, if you must relocate (local region) for employment.
If you cannot learn correctly repair 90% of home items, do not buy a home.
Sweat equity is REQUIRED to be a home owner.
EXPECT to move to new town, and for employment, at least 3 times with a family.
Wisdom!
But with crazy rent prices you can buy a home in some places and your mortgage would be less than paying rent. I'm single and I'm going to buy a home in the next two years. Hopefully, I'll buy a house next year.
@@ES-qu1jd You're right. Just be sure to account for property taxes and homeowner's insurance. Most of the time they are rolled into escrow with the mortgage payment but not always.
I was born and raised in OKC and I wouldn't go back for any amount of money.
Hi, Can I ask why? My hubby and I are considering moving there. We are in our 50ies and am looking for a place we can afford to retire, and have things to do.
Enough said. Thank you for being honest
@@tammiespence7509 Sounds like you're looking for Boise, ID, where my wife and I retired. Head and shoulders above OKC. (Don't tell anyone I told you.)
@@tammiespence7509 don't listen to Steve. I don't know when he left, but I'm guessing it wasn't in the past few years. There's a lot happening in and around OKC. I've lived here for just over 11 years, and even in that time frame it's changed a lot. I'd highly recommend the Oklahoma City area.
You'll love it in okc, or most of Oklahoma is great, we are so much better then people let on. @@tammiespence7509
Johnnie Appleseed was promoting apples for hard cider use. If you want less bitter or sour apples you graft them. Apples from seed trees are best for baking and hard cider which was highly popular in colonial days.
Great job Briggs ❤❤❤😮😮😮😊😊😊
Thank you!! 😁
El Paso has the highest property taxes in TX, and in the U.S. A large percentage of jobs in EP are minimum wage, that is still a whopping $7.25 hr
yeah, he was including the cost of taxes in the calculation of income needed. All of Texas has high property taxes, but housing values tend to be less. I truly regret not buying a bigger house 25 years ago, my house as an investment has far outpaced everything. Plus I got to live in it!
I would be screwed if I had not bought it back then.
A friend just bought a house in El Paso literally two days ago. Sent me pictures and it’s was a 2400 sqft 4 bed 2 bath HUUUUUUGGGGEEEE house for less than $300k! But the average temp is like over 90 degrees. It’s seems to be in the middle of no where. Not even any green as far as the eye could see. Definitely understand why massive homes are so much cheaper there.
@@ma.2099 Arizona and LV used to have similar huge underpriced homes. Think private equity "fixed" that though.
@@redwolfexr I’ve heard terrible things about Arizona for sure. I’m super cold weather and don’t really understand someone buying in that kind of heat haha but ya private equity has caused so much rise. If you aren’t into your home already, it’s only getting worse. No one wants to sell either once they have a home
@@ma.2099Dude I tried the Boise area and went to Seattle and Portland and trust me, prices in the nice areas of our Country are gone forever, I prefer something cheaper than paying absurd $1500 for a 2 bedroom anymore, desert here I come.
I was born and grew up in Lubbock and surrounding area and even grew up on one of those cotton farms. Nice to Lubbock get some love. I got to meet the original Peggy Sue at a magazine party. She was a lovely elegant lady. The Ranching Heritage Center is surprisingly interesting as is the Lubbock Lake Site.
Military here. Been to San Antonio a lot. It's terrible. It's on my list of places not to move to
This was depressing
A list of most affordable cities and the minimum salary needed to buy a home was at least 70K
The average salary in the US is (about) 60K per Fidelity
That means most ppl can’t afford to by a home on their own
Don't give up just from watching a video! Did you know there are programs out there (depends on area) that offer 0 down, reduced down, special (lower) interest rates, & states/cities that have incentives for you to move there? Look up FHA, USDA, and down payment assistance programs! If you have the will, you'll find a way.
Well most people don’t buy a home by themselves with 1 income. Days where you can buy home with 1 income are long gone
@@thomasgrabkowski8283 Not true. I've bought 2 homes on 1 income and am looking to buy my third. Like I said, it can be done unless you've convinced yourself it cannot. Good luck.
Fidelity is lying lol
@@gr8myndmuzic you think it’s more or less?
Home prices that we San Diegans can only dream of.😢
I prefer smallewr towns. Right now getting ready to buy a house in Iron Mountain, MI. in the U.P. Can get a move in ready house for about 115K. Might need a small bit of work but not bad. The area is slowly growing. Almost no crime. Longish winter and decent summers. About half the house have no a/d sine not needed until recently.
Just so you know it's storm shelters that are needed in OK. We don't have basements. Been a subscriber for over 2 years and think this is the first time I've commented. Don't know why I enjoy this I'm not looking to move but find the info fascinating. I live in the small town of Bristow, OK which our main street is also Route 66.
I've lived in two border towns Houlton and Calais Maine. I loved them
I have friends who bought a home in Milwaukee because it was affordable. Btw, the Harley Davidson Museum is awesome! 😁
How do they like MKE? I’m in Chicago and I’m considering MKE.
@@briancamacho4986 They love it. They bought their home 2 or 3 years ago. They couldn't afford the homes in expensive Colorado and rent prices were increasing. So they moved back to Wisconsin.
@@briancamacho4986 There's so much to see and do in Milwaukee. It's a fun city.
@@briancamacho4986 I'm from Waukegan... Gurnee is nice & Kenosha too
I lived in Tulsa three years ago. I enjoyed living there and I think about returning in the future. I might move to either Memphis or Greensboro
I really like Wisconsin! Beautiful state
surprised Des Moines or any city in Iowa didn't make this list
Unfortunately alot of these cities are still unaffordable for the locals from their long term averages, leaving a lot of room for price declines. Compared to local incomes, for example, Fort Wayne is almost 30% over valued.
Because the wages are paid so low not catching up with the cost of living increase every year. And mostly they are in the red states.
@@orawancarlile6192 No, its a nationwide problem - its not the fault of either party. "Free Market Economy" when you totally remove all controls. Although I will freely blame Reagan for starting it. Once it was started it became a bipartisan issue where no business was keeping up with inflation for wages. There are rich "donors" on both sides of the fence though.
@@redwolfexr I agree but back then I was not eligible to vote but surprised by many goes for Reagan.
@@redwolfexr But the law was set to low and allowed to change with time to keep up with the economy. However, when the rate does not match with currently high cost of living, it allows business owners to take advantage of the law provided since there are not many choices in a small rural town.
@@orawancarlile6192 yes, industry is motivated to pay as little as they can. Landowners are motivated to charge what the market bears for rent.
In the past the landowners and the CEOs were at the same Country Club. So the rentals were priced based on 25% or so of payroll. But now the housing issue mean the landowners want 30% or more instead.
But then industry quit giving raises. When you get laid off your new job often pays less than the old one.
I currently live in Forest Park, NE of OKC. OKC has a lot to offer unfortunately, more and more people are moving here therefore, prices are going up.
Edmond, Yukon, Mustang and Newcastle are some of the best suburbs. But home prices are more expensive.
OKC also has a decent nightlife, plenty of restaurants to fit everyone's tastebuds.
Plus it is centrally located. DFW is about 3 hours south, Tulsa about 90 minutes, Branson about 4 hours
Vorn and raised in OKC. We are growing immensely and getting more and more tourist attractions here as well as beautifying the city. Im 55 and I am ready to get the heck out. Im looking further north. Our stats are horrible still.
Briggs, my answer to your question--yes, if it bordered Canada. Too hot for southern border
I have lived in Harlingen TX since 2022 which is about 30 miles from Brownsville TX which sits right on the border. I have had no issues living close to a border city and have spent time in Brownsville multiple times and have had no issues.
Depends on the border. U.S./Canada - yes. U.S/Mexico - no. State borders. i yes. My home in Minnesota is near the Wisconsin border. Half hour drive from my home to a distillery in New Richmond, Wisconsin.
Pittsburgh PA i knew we would be on this list
People bag on Ok way too much. Oklahoma is one of the friendliest states hands down in America. One of the most pro business states in America and is going to become a major hub for tech and already is for aerospace. I prefer NW Arkansas myself, but….. for a mid sized city, Tulsa is pretty cool. Diverse and affordable.
Okc is like NYC a 130 years ago, different villages all in 1. About the timeline before central park was designed, And it's in the middle of usa
@@charleswillams9501 NYC is a steaming pile of manure. The migrants don’t even want to live there.
I knew that was Greensboro in the thumbnail! I went to NC A&T!
Go to any rural town you can get a very nice house for well under $50K, the problem its almost impossible to sell it.
Tulsa park is kinda cool, been there once as a tourist.
I live in El Paso and I can confirm it's highly underrated.
The average yearly income is $42k so most people make far less than $100k. Do something for $42k.
Must be assuming dual income family
42k is little kids money, that’s pathetic. With that being said two people should bring in 100k with full time jobs
@@hossman201 That’s one person, not two.
@@syrtycon7299 yes but I am saying it’s fairly easy to get to that 100k which this video is about
Mexico 🇲🇽
Haiti 🇭🇹
Cuba 🇨🇺
Those are the top three for that price range
Tulsa has the Bob Dylan Museum!!! How does that not get a mention?
Sounds like a great place to spend about 27 minutes and never revisit.
See, Steven Bob couldn’t stand living in Minnesota (even they …Minnesotans) want to brag about him being from there.
@@jangarrison4477He left for Greenwich village just like most other up and coming folk artist of his time that came from every other state aside from NY. He also grew up on the Iron Range, which isn't exactly a desirable place to live even by your idea of Minnesota standards. Minnesotans also don't emphasize his career nearly as much as Prince, who lived his entire life in the Twin Cities Metro.
I live north of Tulsa, and my hubby is from Oklahoma City. If you ever visit OKC, go see the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. It is one of my favorite stops when we visit there.
Ocala Florida is great for veterans. We have a new VA Clinic and the VA HOSPITAL in Gainesville Florida. Also you get a lot of discounts here.
Also lotsa GATORs there 🤯
Don't encourage more ppl to move here... it's starting to look like ft Lauderdale
Also lots of hurricanes
Tulsas park is called The Gathering Place.
1, Juarez has over 2 million by itself. El Paso, which extends 50+ miles from Anthony in the northwest to Fabens in the southeast, has about another million. Regional population (both sides of the border) is closing in on at least 4 million.
2. Everyone who lives near El Paso but not in it - towns like Alamogordo - hate El Paso and think it is a gross border town. In reality, it is far cleaner and safer than cities of comparable sizes such as Albuquerque.
3. Perhaps unique among American cities of nearly a million people, El Paso is keeping ahead of population growth by building roads before new subdivisions appear.
Yep 👍🏻 graduated high school in Alamogordo
The park is called the gathering place and it’s great.
Hi Briggs, Thank You for these helpful videos! My hubby and I are in our 50ies small town, Emerald Triangle borned and rasied. We are looking for an affordable place to relocate to before we retire, that also has stuff to do. I liked what I seen in OKC, in person and on helpful utube videos. My hubby likes the small towns, Woodworth, Selling, Duncan, and the beautiful Guthrie area. Everywhere we went in OK the people were great! Small town welcoming! Talking to them, they had many of the same beliefs we do. We definitely fit in. We will be going there again next year. Hooeful we will get to check out Tulsa and some of Texas San Antonio. My hubby is a USMC vet.
I'm surprised you didn't mention Davenport Iowa. That's where I just bought a house for 70k and I'm moving to it this November. Grew up in Newport, RI. Been living in Providence, RI for twenty years. Spent 2 years in Minneapolis. Anyways, I think you put Davenport in another video at #1, and I think that's still the case. Am I wrong?
This is a great video and there's a large audience for it. Now, make a video for buying a home making $35,000 a year 😀. And in a location where we won't get murdered or poisoned from a nearby toxic facility. I'll bet that would be the shortest video you ever made.
I only go to San Antonio when the Riverwalk is drained for cleaning.
And the Alamo sucked. It doesn’t have a basement or even a log ride.
If you are asking about border city's between states, the answer is yes. Why? Because you can take advantage of the best each state has to offer.
Love the Texas Bushman reference!
Why are you assuming that everybody with an average income wants to live in a city?
We left Metro Detroit in December and moved to NE Mississippi. We love it here for many reasons. Our home is in a rural area, but nothing we need is far away.
Tulsa Oklahoma aka Black Wallstreet
😂😂😂😂, basements in Oklahoma City are very rare, the same can be said for basements in Tulsa... I have lived in both places. I much prefer Tulsa.
I did not know Johnny Appleseed was real😂😂😂.
I lived in Lubbock, Texas for a year as a kid back in the late 90’s. Didn’t like it too much. But didn’t live too far from the campus of Texas Tech University
Have you ever done a video about states whose population is most steady? Or cities?
When I went to the Indi 500 it took half the race before I could get used to the speed. The first half was a blur
Would it be possible to get the name of the livability index you use. I found one on AARP, but I expect you use one less focused on retirees. Thanks in advance.
This is a good list!
Thank you
Was it intentional that when you put the graphic up for Oklahoma City, that you only showed Tulsa? Could have just been an editing slip… thx!
Man, this is a list that I thought Omaha would be on. We have some really cool downtown parks too. I feel like we’d be similar to Tulsa, but need 2-3 more skyscrapers. We have one being built right now which will transform our skyline. 3 bed, 2 bath homes here are still a possibility at $250,000-$275,000. Maybe a bit more than some of the cities in this video.
Summerfest was great in 70s-80s. Saw iron maiden get trashed
Wisconsin small towns are epic. If you like Rockwell neighborhoods it is worth a look.
Just a note about buying a house vs income. No one making 70k should be paying on a 200k house.
I’m surprised Albuquerque isn’t on this list. Is aw some pretty decent home for pretty decent prices there.
Not all California homes are expensive. In the smaller towns all over CA you can buy a fixer upper for less then $300K. I know because I purchase a 1200 sq home just 15 miles to Temecula. I drive to work in San Diego. Yes the new homes cost $550K to $750K. They are 2000sq with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. My town is growing up around me. But there are other small towns with older fixer uppers.
I went to that school in Greensboro! NCA&T AGGIE Pride!
Anyone know if it's hard to get by in El Paso if you don't speak Spanish? Is on my short list of places to move to.
I was visiting there it was the most dull landscape I'd evr seen, no one spoke English, and my friend and I were there for tne SUN bowl game. told me i never wanted to live on the southern border !
No it’s not hard to get by not speaking Spanish 😂. It’s also not 90 degrees all the time like another person here stated
The very last map shows the wrong city. We enjoyed the video. Nice work!
Where is the best city for blue collar folks to raise a family?
5:50, Cars are moving in reverse in Greensboro.
I live in a border town, the Folks of Northern Wisconsin across the river are friendly, well educated and industrious
Border cities, and really anywhere in the sunbelt, are too hot for me. I like walking around, biking etc and if it’s too hot to do that for most of the year then these places are kind of a no go for me. Only sunbelt city id live in is Dallas. Yeah it’s hot and prob not affordable but I really dig the vibe. Of the cities on this list - I’d prob go with Milwaukee. Winters are brutal but I can tolerate cold for a few months. And I love Chicago, Madison and a few Midwest cities that are not far away.
There is anorthern border! Some sweets smalltowns up north!
Bonner’s Ferry, Idaho. Yep. I’d live there. Beautiful place.
Tulsa Oklahoma is not paying their Citizens $71K+
Briggs, you probably already own your home. If you don’t, you likely could given the 1.2 million subs.
Pittsburgh is much further North than you placed it on your map, but this was a fun video. Thanks Jimmy.
Pretty much all cities with terrible weather except Milwaukee.
Milwaukee winters are nasty
Strange people live there
@@KristNi I wouldn't know since I have never been there.
Briggs, in the map for Oklahoma City, you highlighted Tulsa instead. Can't tell if that was one of your "jokes" to stir up the audience or a plain mistake.
Bought my house making 16 15 an hour about 3 years ago you just got to move out of cities
Omg where do you live? That sounds like a dream lol
$100k is double what I make. I must be doing something wrong
Find a partner that makes about the same, and there you go 100k
No kidding. I made 120k and that aint enough
@@hossman201hard to find partners today lol
Thats 10x I make
@hossman201 but that would involve not being single. Less gaming time.... can't have that
Did you Goof? On the last one(#1) you listed Oklahoma city, but the graphic showed Tulsa.
Beside that really enjoy your videos.
yes, I would live in a border city. It would be cool to be right next to another country to be able to visit.
I'll just stay where I'm at in Washington State.
The Alamo is very small compared to? it was back in the day. The Ladies of the Alamo should have made it to the right size, and rented the rooms out to keep it up. I guess it is ok like it is but I was sure disappointed having lived in Goliad near the missions located around the area. Now those are nice, big places,
@14:38. Is that big ounce?
@@Qu1nt_travels love this reference. RIP
You mention El Paso crime rate what about Milwaukee? I like your channel & you almost always mention family in your stats but yet this is something you don’t add on most of your stories please add maybe 5 minutes to every video if applicable & talk about crime
I don’t think any city is worth moving to if it has a high crime rate
I live In Albuquerque New Mexico & New Mexico has been in the top ten for crime for ? number of years now
you forgot about Rockford Illinois
Great list
Where's new York City 😢
The real #1 Jackson, Mississippi
The boonies 🤣