content: You can move to a rural area, buy a few acres, and build a modest house for about 900$ a month, at least that's what my mortgage payment is. Not only is it cheaper than big city rent, but you own it, you can sell it one day for profit if you choose. It's easier today to make income as a small scale farmer than 20 years ago, with the new push for specialty food products you have many many options. I grew potted plants on a half acre and sold them to local nurseries.