I've often assumed that their height in Netherlands is due to the enormous amount of milk they drink (it was free in the office staff canteen I frequented) and the amount of growth hormones fed to the cows 🤔
Yes, a local job or work from home has benefits. I worked in London for 12 years, renting in the suburbs and commuting in (horrid some mornings) - bought a small property in Essex when 27... with an even worse commute into Liverpool Street 🤦♂️.
We helped our older son buy a one bed flat...