housing market there crashed REALLY bad, so you
can probably get a pretty good deal on a house, and a better deal on a townhome/condo. (go for the house) vegas is hot as hell and damn desolate, but only a few hours drive from some of the most scenic parts of the country. Vegas is also one of the best cities in the country for five star food and shopping (5 star wallet needed), but some pretty goo meals can be found cheap too.