"But what are these places like in real life? If you were to move to one of these places today, could you afford to settle down, or would the price tag break the holiday spell? Let's explore how affordable some of the most iconic movie towns really are. From timeless classics to contemporary hits, cozy up and take a snow-covered journey that may make you think about things a little differently."
"This holiday classic is set in the fictional town of Bedford Falls, which is commonly thought to be based on Seneca Falls in Upstate NY - a quiet, snowy hamlet full of small-town charm. The real-life town even celebrates its Hollywood connection with a dedicated museum and large annual festival. If you saw the movie's quaint streets, string lights, and old-school charm and thought it would be a nice place to visit or live, you're in luck."
"A more modern classic, "Elf" is all about discovering the magic of the Big Apple: towering Christmas trees, sparkling storefronts, and big-city holiday fun. It was filmed on location throughout NYC, giving it a real-world feel. Numerous other holiday movies have been set in New York over the years, including "Miracle on 34th Street" (1947), "Scrooged" (1988), and "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York" (1992)."
Living costs and housing prices vary widely across iconic movie towns. Seneca Falls, New York, associated with Bedford Falls from It's a Wonderful Life, offers small-town charm, a museum, an annual festival, and median sale prices nearly half the national rate. Winnetka, Illinois, evokes brick homes and snowy lawns from Home Alone. Cleveland, Ohio, hosts locations from A Christmas Story. New York City provides big-city holiday attractions and has hosted Elf and numerous other holiday films. Jamaica, Vermont, is a rural, mountainous town near ski areas. Affordability depends on location, ranging from relatively inexpensive small towns to pricier urban centers.
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