[patriciaruth]

Apartments in my area go for $700.

Not here.

But I moved here because housing prices were low.

[Black Tooth]

Apartments in my area go for $700 and up.

Not here.

Well I am sure all Walmart employees can't live in a state with low end rents. I thought low cost housing was a thing of the past. Actually, half way decent apartments in my region go for over 700 per month, if you can find one available. That's just for rent!

But I moved here because housing prices were low.

Well you must live in one of the few areas left in the country with low affordable housing. Most everywhere now has gone through the roof. That's why I said, considering rent prices, car payments, food, utilities, gasoline, clothing, insurance, repairs, medical expenses, on other things, I don't know how anyone can make it on $1200 a month, and not live at home with their parents, or be on pension. I feel for them in this day and age, with prices that continue to jump.

[MamaB]

Our house payment is only $425 a month. I must admit that we bought it many years ago. It is 3 br, 1 1/2 bath, dining room, kitchen, great room that runs the width of the house, a raised patio, plus a 3/4 acre lot. It also has a full basement where hubby keeps his large bass fishing boat, his Yukon, an exercise room plus storage space.