Probably not moving to PC though. That’s like saying Vail is really cool.
Where should I move?
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Probably not moving to PC though. That’s like saying Vail is really cool.
Maybe this was already mentioned (didn't read every post) but consider the Triangle in North Carolina.
*Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and the major suburbs (like Cary) all have very distinct feels to them, so you're bound to find one that you prefer, but they're all close to enjoy the benefits of each. They're all so different that I would recommend anyone moving to rent for at least a few months and spend that time exploring each before buying property.
*Very fast-growing metro area - NHL team, AAA baseball team, three ACC schools for football/hoops. Go to games at the Dean Dome and Cameron Indoor Stadium.
*Fits your climate preferences exactly. You get four seasons, but coming from the Midwest, the short, mild winters will be refreshing.
*Tons of outdoors-y stuff to do, tons of breweries, and you're right in the middle of the mountains and the beach. 3.5 or 4 hours to either depending if you drive west or east. Easy to make a long weekend out of either.
*One of the most highly educated regions in the whole country. Education is a priority. It's pretty easy to find outstanding public schools if you pay any attention when you move.
I know that you mentioned Charlotte but if I was spending significant time in the Carolinas I would choose the Triangle over Charlotte 10 times out of 10.
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Do you have any opinions on Jacksonville? I have thought about purchasing a practice in that area and spending part of my time down there.
Our Minneapolis company had a plant north of SLC so I spent a considerable amount of time in Utah. A Sales contest joke amoung everybody was- "First place- one week all expense paid vacation to Utah. Second place- two weeks."
My parents owned a condo on Madeira Beach for several years and wintered there. They followed us to TX to be close to grandkids though and ended up selling it. It is a great area with plenty to do, still pretty tourist driven. I would not want to live there mostly because of that, it tends to drive prices up on a lot of daily needs as well as recreation.
One other thing I’ll mention about Madeira, TI, Clearwater area is the close access to Tampa/St Pete. Two good airports, Ybor City, and every pro sport would be nice amenities if one was to live there.
Salt Lake County is about 50% LDS, and most of the counties in Utah outside of there are a higher %. I would say there are definitely pockets within the city that have mostly "normie" residents and in general the further you are away from SLC city proper the higher the number of LDS residents there are. That being said, Mormons are ridiculously friendly (that's kind of their whole brand) and I haven't had a single one to try to try talk to me about their religion since I moved here. TBH, it really doesn't affect my day to day life much at all.
Every time I have been there I have enjoyed it. I just don't know enough about the town.
Think about what you might miss in the upper midwest. For instance, a lot of places in the intermountain west feature sand and rocks with a little soil and less water.
In places to consider, I would agree with those mentioning Asheville, NC or Greenville, SC. If KCMO is not quite it, look at Springfield, MO or St. Louis, MO. Then pick Des Moines area and bike a lot - trail availability is greatly improving.
In places to consider, I would agree with those mentioning Asheville, NC or Greenville, SC. If KCMO is not quite it, look at Springfield, MO or St. Louis, MO. Then pick Des Moines area and bike a lot - trail availability is greatly improving.
Wait until you’re on the frontrunner with some missionaries heading to the airport!
I wouldn't willingly move anywhere that doesn't have Pok Pok wings, if I were you.
Boise is the new Denver and Missoula is the new Boise.
But....Bellingham, WA is truly the spot to be though. Amazing opportunities for outdoor activities, mild winters and amazing food and beer. An hour and a half from Seattle and an hour from Vancouver. Skiing close, hiking, biking and salmon fishing everywhere. With just under 100,000 people it is just big enough to have everything you need and small enough to not get the real hassles of the city.
Guys, I've been to almost every state and besides So Cal, which is over the top expensive, it is my number one choice of places I would like to move to.
But....Bellingham, WA is truly the spot to be though. Amazing opportunities for outdoor activities, mild winters and amazing food and beer. An hour and a half from Seattle and an hour from Vancouver. Skiing close, hiking, biking and salmon fishing everywhere. With just under 100,000 people it is just big enough to have everything you need and small enough to not get the real hassles of the city.
Guys, I've been to almost every state and besides So Cal, which is over the top expensive, it is my number one choice of places I would like to move to.
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Have you thought about Huntsville Alabama. Low cost of living, good housing at low price, low taxes. Nice TN River for fishing and boating. Great bass fishing on Guntersville Reservoir. Mountains with hiking (foothills of Appalachians), Several nearby State parks. Gulf beaches with in 5 hours. Mild winters with occasional snow. Summers not too bad (95). Seldom windy. Voted one of the best bargain cities. Has several micro-breweries.
I moved here from Iowa 30 years ago, never regretted it. Have run into several Cyclones in the area.
I moved here from Iowa 30 years ago, never regretted it. Have run into several Cyclones in the area.
We have traveled in every region of the US, Caribbean & Mexico. Not a fan of metropolitan areas, all seem the same with traffic, housing and expansion problems. 100,000 to 200,00O pop works. Carolina’s are a sweet spot. Mountains & ocean are available, temperate climate & southern cooking is fabulous.
What more could you want?
For it not to be Boone and for it to be located somewhere appealing????
