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I left the U.S. and bought a house in Italy for $13,000

After living in New York City, Cassandra Tresl and her husband bought a home in Italy’s Abruzzo region for about $13,100 in cash and spent another $17,100 renovating it. Today, they live in a small town where life is slower, daily costs are lower and raising a child feels more affordable.

I left the U.S. and bought a house in Italy for $13,000

TL;DR

  • Couple relocated from New York City to Italy's Abruzzo region.
  • Purchased a home for about $13,100 cash.
  • Invested an additional $17,100 in renovations.
  • Now live in a small town with a slower pace of life.
  • Experience lower daily costs and find raising a child more affordable.