Real estate prices in Texas crazy cheap?

[sanantone]

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.

Houses in many big cities are unaffordable for the average person when you factor in the typical salary. Most locals can't afford a home in Dallas and Austin, but prices have been coming down nationally. If someone really wanted to live in California, there are cheaper cities, such as Fresno. I wouldn't want to live in California, but I've also considered leaving Texas. We don't get a whole lot for the high property taxes we pay.