So the work I do is 100% remote now. I moved to Southern California because of an industry that has in part moved to remote work. My only requirements are a temperate climate, nature access and hopefully a blue-ish state. Is there a place out there that makes sense financially? I’m hoping to buy a house less then 500k. I don’t need access to large cities as I honestly don’t do anything. The only requirement I can think of is access to solid internet as I stream full screen video for what I do.

I’m currently looking at Michigan and Virginia as options.

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    For fully remote anywhere in the midwest is good as long as you don’t need the big city nightlife. You can buy a starter house in the rich parts of KC for 500k, or a nice house in the middle-class areas.

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      Illinois is a great option. Can easily find a house for less than 500k in most of the state. The state has really rebounded since Pritzker became governor.

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        Having lived in both rural and metro IL and MO, I’d choose MO any day. Even with all it’s problems, it’s not as bad as IL.

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      KC isn’t really blue-ish state wise. Missouri is full on MAGA and Kansas has a dem governor but is full on MAGA otherwise. And Kansas will have a republican governor in 2027 when governor Kelly’s term is up.

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        KC is an excellent city! It’s cheap with fiber nearly everywhere, great food, friendly people, and the best BBQ.

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          There’s also a ton of outdoors stuff from hiking, kayaking, hunting, fishing. It’s not hard to find a house on a chunk of land and still be 10min away from everything.

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      Definitely don’t need access to anything much. Very much an introvert who avoids people