Cramped depends solely on your situation and felt needs. 14 years ago, I lost my job and moved from Michigan to Maryland for a new one. This was during the last recession (depression in Michigan) and we lost almost all the principle and equity on our existing house. We ended up in a small house, about 1100 sq ft. with four kids.
It was tight at times, less so when I was able to finish the basement and add a couple bedrooms down there.
The kids all moved out and frankly, I don’t want anything bigger now. The best part is that the mortgage is very affordable and I’m not tied down to having to decide whether to eat or pay my mortgage.
“...I lost my job and moved from Michigan to Maryland for a new one.”
I hope it was a very good one. As a refugee from Maryland, I cannot help but cringe at the memory.