Real estate prices in Texas crazy cheap?

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I don't really focus on specific states for housing, just wondering which states have inexpensive housing (not condos, but either a duplex or house)... Maybe even a lot where you can build on, something to that nature.  Then there are areas that are better to own versus renting, that's another debate altogether...

People living in places like L.A.—I would honestly prefer living in the worst slum of a third-world country over some of the homes that sell for $400,000+ there.

Example:
This home is comparable to buying the worst trailer in the worst trailer park in the Midwest, which might cost $5,000 at most.
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhom...-list-card

Texas is a rapidly growing state projected to surpass California in population and GDP within the next 20-30 years. In areas with abundant open land for development, housing prices can stay affordable.