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08-24-2008, 06:57 PM
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I know this little town in the Western Sahara called Laayoune. When I was there in 1970 it hadn't rained in 18 years so I guess that might be what you're looking for.
The cost of living was cheap too. Buy some camels and goats, find a nice oasis and kick back. 
Like I said, low humidity.
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08-24-2008, 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Want2retire
OMG, I pity the poor guy!!
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Don't feel sorry for him - he loves it. Since he might as well be the twin brother of Augustus 'Gus' McCrae (Robert Duvall's character in "Lonesome Dove"), the location fits him nicely.
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08-24-2008, 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by REWahoo
Don't feel sorry for him - he loves it. Since he might as well be the twin brother of Augustus 'Gus' McCrae (Robert Duvall's character in "Lonesome Dove"), the location fits him nicely.
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LOL!!! Well, OK. As long as he likes it. 
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08-24-2008, 07:59 PM
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I am looking for a low cost of living town with low humidity and thought I would ask the pro's.
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08-24-2008, 08:06 PM
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Low cost of living, but humidity shows to be average: http://www.city-data.com/city/Frackv...nsylvania.html
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08-24-2008, 08:29 PM
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Montana is a pretty cheap place to live if you stay out of Missoula and Boseman. I'm from Great Falls and the humidity is very low there. I had nose bleeds on a daily basis.
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08-24-2008, 08:32 PM
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Ouch!
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $229,700 (it was $169,600 in 2000)
Fort Collins $229,700
Colorado: $223,300
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08-24-2008, 08:38 PM
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08-24-2008, 08:42 PM
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Any small town in Sk. Canada. If you can live with <200 others and -45F in winter.
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08-24-2008, 08:42 PM
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Watch what you are wishing for on the dryness thing. Your first year, you'll probably notice small rock-hard pebbles in your nose. Then your skin will crinkle and moult. Allergies, which you thought you left behind, will re-emerge in years 2 and 3; if you forget you have allergies, your nose will bleed to remind you. You might catch Valley Fever (coccidioidomycosis) if you're in southern Az or the central valley of California.
That said, I loved our 3 years in Tucson. DW, not so much.
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08-24-2008, 08:44 PM
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That looks good
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $70,400 (it was $60,100 in 2000)
Roswell $70,400
New Mexico: $125,500
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08-24-2008, 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Rich_in_Tampa
Watch what you are wishing for on the dryness thing. Your first year, you'll probably notice small rock-hard pebbles in your nose. Then your skin will crinkle and moult. Allergies, which you thought you left behind, will re-emerge in years 2 and 3; if you forget you have allergies, your nose will bleed to remind you. You might catch Valley Fever (coccidioidomycosis) if you're in southern Az or the central valley of California.
That said, I loved our 3 years in Tucson. DW, not so much.
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Good point. When I first moved out to CA from the Midwest. I had terrible allergies for 2 years or so. Finally got over them.
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08-24-2008, 09:13 PM
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I've read many good things about Fort Collins. We'll be going there in November. Anything specific we should see/do?
To the OP, sorry but all the cities I know if with low costs are high humidity.
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08-24-2008, 09:49 PM
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It looks like the Roswell winter is nicer than a st louis winter. Anybody here ever been to Roswell what did you think about it?
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08-24-2008, 11:18 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tykimeister
Montana is a pretty cheap place to live if you stay out of Missoula and Boseman. I'm from Great Falls and the humidity is very low there. I had nose bleeds on a daily basis.
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I met a guy from Great Falls some years back while elk hunting in the Cascades. We were in our big tent with a wood stove going, all toasty. This guy was sleeping across the front seat in his car. We invited him in. He came in but said he had to get back out later as it seemed too warm for him. Then he told us stories of Great Falls and Northeastern Montana weather!
I guess it's dry, but is sure is cold too. Seems like the people from out there are very nice though. I remember being in a bar near the North Dakota border. A North Dakota Chain Saw was hanging on the wall. A bow saw with a link chain where the blade would be. Humerous guys too!
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08-25-2008, 01:12 AM
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I used to go to kindergarten in Roswell. What do I remember about it? Not much. Apparently, I didn't learn everything I needed to know in kindergarten.
You must have some other criteria besides low cost and low humidity though? How about access to an international airport for travelling? Access to medical facilities? Access to friends and family?
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08-25-2008, 06:21 AM
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It's an alien culture but they appear to be friendly...
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08-25-2008, 07:14 AM
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Roswell is a very small town. Not much goes on there, except for the Area 51 stuff. Las Cruces is a better place, University town. Close enough to get to El Paso, as well as Ciudad Juarez, MX.
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08-25-2008, 08:03 AM
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I've read many good things about Fort Collins. We'll be going there in November. Anything specific we should see/do?
To the OP, sorry but all the cities I know if with low costs are high humidity.
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Be sure to spend some time in Old Town (restaurants, galleries, brew pubs), take in the view of the city from Horsetooth Reservoir, drive to Estes Park and Cheyenne (each 45 minutes away) if you have time.
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08-25-2008, 08:09 AM
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How about Flagstaff, Arizona? Close to the Grand Canyon, 2 hours to Phoenix, you can visit Sedona and go home to the same size house for 1/3 the price, etc. What's not to like? 
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