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The issue is not density, it's desirability.

Making cities more dense makes them more desirable to live in (because there's many more amenities that can be supported, thanks to economies of scale) and that drives up housing prices.

The least densely populated places in this country tend to be the cheapest. Why? Because [b]no one wants to live in rural Nebraska. [/b]

The most densely populated places in this country tend to be the most expensive? Why? Because seemingly everyone wants to live in NYC or SF or DC.[/quote]

It's not true that nobody wants to live in rural Nebraska.

It is true that not very many people want to live in rural Nebraska, especially given the lack of economic opportunities.[/quote]

The unemployment rate in Nebraska is lower than it is in NYC[/quote]

Rural Nebraska is a great place to move for a job, if you're an unauthorized immigrant willing to work for low pay under dangerous conditions in the meatpacking industry. Otherwise, mostly not.[/quote]

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