Ask HN: Cheap places to live with a good intellectual atmosphere?
I&#x27;m a software engineer in the bay area and have been thinking about moving somewhere cheaper (in USA or aboard) where I can live cheaply and focus on my own intellectual pursuits. I&#x27;d love to be in a place where the living costs are low and where there exists a thriving intellectual community (I&#x27;ve noticed cities near top academic institutions tend to create that sort of atmosphere but not necessarily). I&#x27;d prefer a place where English speakers are common enough such that I won&#x27;t feel isolated by a language barrier. I haven&#x27;t traveled too often and would love to hear from HN community about any places that match this general description. Thank you in advance!