financial and other things to consider in Home ownership:
property taxes (county and school)
state sales tax
state income tax
home maintenance (repairs, lawn and snow, Home insurance).
water, sewer, electric, gas and so on
proximity to stores, banks, doctors and hospitals
The more digital we go I believe libraries will be a thing of the past, not that I like it
climate
crime
culture of the area, ie. Accepting of other races, gay marriage, religious tolerance and so on.
Ever think of a vagabong life? We are out in our RV four or five months of the year. There are tons of people who work camp. Working for state and national parks, stay at private campgrounds for the tourist season and work at a local shop or restaurant. A different way of life to consider if you like that kind of thing. Plus many people have RV’s of some kind so they can have their pets. We thought about it but decided no.