Homes were a lot cheaper in Central Illinois, but, no one wants to live there (technically the college drives the rental market)

Unfortunately here they can't build houses fast enough to fill demand, not even mentioning the damn rental conglomerates that are buying everything cash and immediately flipping it to a rental. (we were trying to rent and given codes to look at new construction homes, it was insane)

The weather and the environment draw people, as well as any huge industries