[Prophet in the wilderness]

How much would a average new home go for in Iowa ?
Someone with a lot of money on hand could buy those houses you were talking about, but ? the average person, were would they find a decent job there unless they go into the city ?

[RachelFaith]

Well like I said... the average person would need an hour plus commute. The average person does this in the average mega city anyway. Ive seen it take 2 hours to go across Chicago when I was there visiting a friend.

So, live safe, drive to work. Gas is cheaper here too.

Or like the other guy said... Retire here and buy acres of land.

Or sit in an Islamic Target city full of crime and decay.

To each there own...