American Couple Buys $13,100 Italian Home After Leaving New York for Abruzzo
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Updated · CNBC · Jun 27
American Couple Buys $13,100 Italian Home After Leaving New York for Abruzzo
2 articles · Updated · CNBC · Jun 27
Summary
$13,100 bought the couple a two-floor, two-bedroom house in Italy’s Abruzzo region, where they moved after leaving New York City in 2019 and now plan to raise their daughter long term.
About 15,000 euros more went into renovations, but the lower cost of living let them avoid a U.S.-style mortgage and shift from higher-paying work toward more flexible jobs and family time.
Abruzzo’s small-town life also delivered what they said they were seeking: stronger community ties, cheaper food and childcare, and a daily routine centered more on walking, neighbors and local events than consumption.
Their 5-year-old daughter starts primary school in September after growing up in English, Czech and Italian, underscoring the family’s view that Italy is no longer an experiment but home despite bureaucracy and distance from relatives.