housing cost, missing the boat??

People are missing the boat with the high cost of housing, I live in small town America in the midwest, The total cost to own a house, the best house in town is less than $1000 a month, encluding mortage, taxes, insurance, and utilitys, Oh yes we have winters, but you know thats not all so bad, it gives us a time to enjoy family, and partake of things we are too busy to to enjoy during the better weather, the area is excellent to garden, hunt and other oudoor activitys, We are within 1 hour of any cultural thing you might want to partake of, 15 minutes from major shopping, and all good highways, and crime is low, most prople dont even lock doors, and above all you know your neighbor, and we look after each other. So I ask, Why live in California, New York, or these other high dollar areas, When you can have every necessity and more at a reasonable cost, plus family values, Great for retirees, looking to cash in and live the good life.