Where should I move?

[arrfep]

Just spent a weekend in Grand Rapids, MI and found it close to my ideal city. Big enough to have everything you'll ever need, cheap enough to live comfortably, nice surrounding scenery, possibly best beer scene in the nation, and everyone seemed super nice.

Couldn't deal with the winters, though.

 

[herm0016]

Just spent a weekend in Grand Rapids, MI and found it close to my ideal city. Big enough to have everything you'll ever need, cheap enough to live comfortably, nice surrounding scenery, possibly best beer scene in the nation, and everyone seemed super nice.

Couldn't deal with the winters, though.

grand rapids is nice. I grew up there. Winters are really not too bad.

there is some good beer, but denver/boulder is better beer wise.

 

[sdifox]

Portland OR?

Glendwood Springs, CO, not too far from Aspen, CO

Jackson Wyoming

 

[Ketchup]

I enjoyed Jacksonville, FL when I lived there. I hear it is getting pretty crowded now though. Grenville is nice (a forum member who's name escapes me just bought a house not too far from here). It is not too crowded, and traffic is not bad. But let me clarify, the people who have lived here a while think it is; but it is nothing compared to Atlanta. And with BMW and other solid companies nearby, the economy is good, comparatively speaking. I like it because it is within a couple hours of everything: the mountains, the beach, Charleston. Lots of options for vacations.

 

[EagleKeeper]

Find a job and then decide if you like the area.

Much easier than limiting yourself to an area that you do not know about.

 

[Maleficus]

Fern: I would make a checklist but truthfully I'm just out to explore. I don't think I would do well with extreme cold, as mentioned, but aside from that? I'm game for anything. I'm not particularly picky in regards to food, geography, etc.

Most of my hobbies are pretty solitary and indoors (which is something I am trying to expand on) so I don't have a preference in that area either

Eagle: I'm really not worried about finding employment, demand is pretty high in my field. I could be living in dreamland but I get a lot of calls from recruiters and the like, maybe it's all smoke and mirrors, who knows.

 

[clamum]

Just spent a weekend in Grand Rapids, MI and found it close to my ideal city. Big enough to have everything you'll ever need, cheap enough to live comfortably, nice surrounding scenery, possibly best beer scene in the nation, and everyone seemed super nice.

Couldn't deal with the winters, though.

If you're not used to snow and an actual "winter" then it might be too much but GR ain't too bad actually. I almost took a job there but came to Ann Arbor instead.

 

[videogames101]

the midwest is... so plain

i love the northeast

new hampshire is the only state in the country where you aren't required to wear a seatbelt

i always wear my seatbelt :\

 

[kage69]

If you're not used to snow and an actual "winter" then it might be too much but GR ain't too bad actually. I almost took a job there but came to Ann Arbor instead.

Ann Arbor was a place I was going to recommend. Cool town, got family there. Screw the South, Florida in particular.

I'm a former Mainiac turned Vermonster. Really digging it so far. More people here and it seems like there is a lot more for the kids to do. If you're not a pussy with winter than I'd recommend checking out Vermont, Minnesota, Washington and Oregon. If the cold ain't your bag check out Virginia.

 

[RaistlinZ]

I vote for Washington State. Beautiful scenery, big cities around if you need them. No state income tax. :thumbsup:

 

[Cerpin Taxt]

I vote for Washington State. Beautiful scenery, big cities around if you need them. No state income tax. :thumbsup:

No. You will hate it here. Ask TridenT. He'll tell you. Stay far, far away FOREVER.

 

[zerocool84]

Wyoming

No one to bother you ever. Your closest neighbor is miles away.

 

[who?]

Los Alamos, New Mexico has more PhDs per capita than any other city in the U.S.,Santa Fe has the opera and lots of artists.

 

[IronWing]

Higher class people than Texas? Even New Mexico and New Jersey can offer that.

Maybe try Denver, it's all Texans anyway. If you'd like to try more outdoorsy stuff then Utah, southwestern Colorado, or really any of the western states would work.

 

[EagleKeeper]

Head up to Alaska - many different climates available to you.

Hawaii will be very expensive despite is temperate attractions.

Most any state will have it's good and bad parts; much depends on what you are striving for and the distance you are willing to go to have the lifestyle you desire.