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I like how you call that home "a modest two-bedroom home" in the linked blog. I guess it's a matter of perspective. Here in Israel, where everything is cramped, this would be something I'd be very content with.

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Haha, I moved here from Manhattan, where I lived in a 1 BR that was luxurious by Manhattan standards but tiny by real world standards.

I'm very happy with my house, but I think it's probably smaller than what most software developers in the US would choose if they lived in an area this inexpensive.

If you don't have children, a larger space would be more burden than necessity. Be happy that you moved away from the jail cell. I'd move if I could too. ;-)

At least the jail cell comes with an amazing variety of food and unrivaled convenience

Both a blessing and a curse. When you cook your own meals, you end up eating much more healthy. Having a yard also means you can grow your own vegetables, which is also normally much healthier.

Probably off topic here but always perplexed me how Israel is so dead expensive with just about everything you can find. Particularly with locally produced items.

Well, yes, because of many factors. Terrible consumers, high taxes, little space, etc.

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