Europa's are very capable aircraft and very good value. Obviously they are nothing like RVs.
But try and get at RV for under 30k
Rotax- so around 30% less fuel compared to an RV Lycoming
I've just completed a Europa monowheel conversion. The tailwheel technique is different, once that is understood and practiced I found it no more difficult to land or takeoff than a Cub, Aeronca, or Jodel and I don't have above average skills - 300 hrs tailwheel and 400 total.