Pennsylvania has plenty too. Yes you will have to commute or work from home, but often that’s life here in the states. Yes we are being outpriced and our quality of life is trending down, but there is still housing for those trying to get by with tempered expectations. I’d rather move to Mississippi and own something than rent my whole life, but that’s just me.

Truth is rural any state usually has affordable homes, just not the jobs. It’s a good option if you work remotely or in an extremely in-demand job like healthcare