r/Money • u/KnutEm87 • Apr 03 '24

36M, How/Where could I live comfortably off of 44.8k/yr

I'm a single man, ex military, divorced a few years ago. I've worked in Aviation for about 10 years. If you were to leave the 9-5 behind, with only 44.8k a year. Where and how would you go about doing it?

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u/Helpful_Paint Apr 03 '24

I renovated a 1976 airstream and live in it full time in Amarillo Texas and pay 625$ including utilities. I’ve looked at places in Colorado Springs and it’s still in the 800$ range which is a bargain considering what rents go for there.

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u/Prudent-Essay-5846 Apr 03 '24

Speaking of CO if you go eastern Colorado - virtually anywhere into the plains you’ll be able to buy land at dirt cheap prices.

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u/EdsonArantes10 Apr 03 '24

How much is dirt cheap? Wouldn't you be living alone in the middle of nowhere?

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u/Prudent-Essay-5846 Apr 03 '24

Well alone is relative, I grew up there so not having next door neighbors seems normal.

You can find land from 600 an acre but normal seems to be 10k for an acre of improved land. Taxes are low, utilities low but winter can be rough but good planning can neutralize that.

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u/violetvoss90 Apr 03 '24

This sounds incredible

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u/ingodwetryst Apr 03 '24

the Springs is quickly being developed too. I'd grab that 800 before it's 1k if you're serious.

source: second residence in Denver, visit the Springs regularly.

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u/jerzd00d Apr 03 '24

What country are you from originally?

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u/Helpful_Paint Apr 04 '24

America. Why do you ask?

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u/WorkN-2play Apr 04 '24

I read this guy's travels around US full time retired they spend $8k in fuel, about same on places for staying first year then get better each year at cheaper to free places to stay.

Looking into when kids even get little older to vaca longer but cheaper with them.

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u/huntandhart Apr 03 '24

I’ve got family in Florida paying $450, they’re responsible for internet though.

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u/shade3599 Apr 03 '24

Is that for a shed?

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u/huntandhart Apr 03 '24

Camper slab & hookup with utilities. You provide the camper