Yep. Moved to high cost of living city almost a decade ago. Always lived frugally, even though I'm now making decent money. The plan was to get the hell out of this overpriced, over crowded area with a stash of cash and head back to Midwest to pick up a nice home.

It's terrifying watching Zillow on a few Midwestern cities that had avoided the bubbles so far. It seems as if the coastal cash and / or Chinese money has now trickled its way inward. 25% price increases in 2 years for some of the newer condos I'm interested in.

I don't want to move just yet cause I like my job and wouldn't be able to find something similar in a smaller city, but now I fear I'll be priced out again. This sucks.