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6 cities · 77 programs mapped · Updated Feb 2026

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You love where you live, but not what it costs. You want more space, maybe to be closer to family, but you still want culture, good food, things to do. You want more for your money. Sound familiar?

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Jess, 31
Brooklyn → Detroit
Remote fintech worker. Pregnant. Paying $3,200/mo in Brooklyn with a baby coming. Her mom's in Detroit where houses cost $165K, and there are $10K–$27K in active grants plus childcare that costs 66% less through Michigan's Tri-Share program.
$10K–$27K in programs
State + regional grants
$2,100/mo
monthly savings
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Marcus, 34
San Francisco → Pittsburgh
Software engineer. Wife's from Squirrel Hill. Second kid, $4,100/mo SF rent. Between PHFA programs, Allegheny County grants, and FHLBank funding, they may qualify for up to $52K toward a home. Their kids could be eligible for $40K in college scholarships.
$7.5K–$52K in programs
City + state + federal
$2,300/mo
monthly savings
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Aisha, 29
Washington, DC → Baltimore
Nonprofit designer. Grew up in Baltimore, priced out of DC. Between first-time buyer incentives and Maryland's SmartBuy program she may be able to buy a house and pay off up to $20K in student debt. Forty minutes from DC.
$15K–$55K in programs
City + state + loan payoff
$1,300/mo
monthly savings
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David, 27
Chicago → Tulsa
No family in Tulsa. Doesn't matter. $10K from Tulsa Remote, low-cost tech training through Atlas School and a 3-year Gradient membership, and a built-in community of 3,500 people who made the same bet.
$15K–$35K in programs
Relocation + career + housing
$1,050/mo
monthly savings
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Rachel, 32
Boston → Cincinnati
Pediatric nurse, $2,400/mo rent, wants to start a family. Cincinnati Children's is ranked #1 nationally. Between Welcome Home grants, Ohio Heroes rate discounts, and a $250K median, she could own for less than her Boston rent.
$10K–$25K in programs
Grants + rate discount + tax credit
$950/mo
monthly savings
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Carlos, 30
Bay Area → Raleigh
Software engineer at a startup, fully remote. Paying $3,800/mo in Oakland. Raleigh's Research Triangle has Apple, Biogen, and 4,000+ tech companies, plus $15K–$25K in state grants he may qualify for at his income.
$15K–$75K in programs
State grants + city at lower incomes
$1,800/mo
monthly savings

These scenarios are based on real programs and typical costs. Program maximums assume stacking multiple eligible incentives. Actual amounts depend on your income, household size, and eligibility. Median home prices reflect metro-wide figures; move-in-ready homes in the most popular neighborhoods may run higher.

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