I was reading a yahoo article a while back, and it listed the states where you can buy a home for less than $30,000. I was amazed to see how the prices can vary. Of course, there was a drawback. The availability of jobs were not good, because some had major business closings. For retired people, who do not work, these places could work out great for them, if they would want to relocate away from family. Even though properties were cheaper, I would not move away from family, especially at an elderly age, would you?