They are about 10k-15k. You can find some cheaper though, around the ballpark of 8-9k if you are patient ;)

I would say it depends for what you want. If you want to create your own town and have land that cannot be claimed by anyone else unless you go 6 months inactive, get Mayor. If you don't need a town, but want something useful, I would recommend buying Multihome. Hands down, that is one of my favorite features.

 

Id go for mayor to get you started off... Or you can do the matrix...

 

I would get mayor but also pumpkin axes are around 8k. I would get one too or a max pick for like 10k

 

Make sure to find a good spot too, you don't want to have to clear land for too long.

 

Good choice on going for mayor. Land that you own and do what you want with is great. I will also suggest getting multi home as your next investment. You can get it for aound 90-100k, but make sure the player you are buying from is someone that you know is trusted. Also do back round checks by searching their name on the forums. Good luck @Benjalotte :)

 

Check is there are any neighboring towns. You might want to see the best spots or if the mayors would let you connect towns

 

If you have no good way of getting a constant flow of money I would recommend getting a max pick first. You are gonna need cash to work on your town.

 

Im glad your looking to become a Mayor

One thing about a Desert is your excavation level will not increase if you have to clear land :p
Thats the only thing about a desert. :)

But either way, being a Mayor is a big jump in gameplay style on ecc in my opinion, opens up a lot of doors and money revenues.

 

Imabankthing sells pumpkin axes for quite cheap.

 

Imabankthing sells lots of enchanted items- including max picks.

 

http://www.ecocitycraft.com/forum/threads/enchanted-items-for-sale.116595/

 

I actually got most of my tools from him. Get a pump axe, farm perms (like under 3k) and you can begin a cash flow!