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Updated almost 3 years ago, 01/11/2022
Of all the places you lived, where would you move to right now
I have only ever lived in Wisconsin so I do not have a good idea as to how it compares to other places. I know it always seems that the grass is greener in another state but I want to get some sort of consensus.
The south is only getting hotter. Austin TX has seen the average number of 100+ days go from 14 to 24 in the last 30 years. The north is getting warmer ... I have seen winters here get milder and milder. I could go south, but Illinois has high taxes like California and there is an outflux of people from both states.
To me, the states in the middle seem appealing. Like NC, SC, Tennessee, Kentucky, Missouri, Colorado, Utah, Nevada.
But I want to hear what you think. Tell me a place that you have lived before and would be the one place you would live if you had nothing binding you to where you are now.
I concur! San Diego CA is my favorite spot
I grew up in RHode island then moved to Miami at age 26 ...stayed 15 years then moved to Loa Angeles, which was amazing for the climate and endless things you can do. After 3 years there tried Providence again for one year and just couldn’t take the winters so now I’m Back in Fort Lauderdale ... everywhere has been a great experience... but would say Los Angeles would be my ideal place to live but living in the sun shine and warmth most of the year makes u live each and everyday here In South Florida!
Tokyo. But I wouldn't know how to make a living there as an investor.
Originally posted by@Stephen E.:
Tokyo. But I wouldn't know how to make a living there as an investor.
Live where you want to live and invest where the numbers make sense. :-) Pretty sure BP has a book on Long Distance Investing.
@Michael Schill, welcome to WA. :-) I moved to Poulsbo 2 years ago from Mercer Island. Very glad we did. Love Kitsap!
It takes a certain amount to get to that point. I'm getting close :)
Originally posted by @Scott Morris:
Originally posted by@Stephen E.:
Tokyo. But I wouldn't know how to make a living there as an investor.
Live where you want to live and invest where the numbers make sense. :-) Pretty sure BP has a book on Long Distance Investing.
@Kevin Rea
Christchurch, New Zealand. You can be surfing in the morning and in the heart of the Southern Alps two hours later. The people are absolutely wonderful.
I've lived throughout the Midwest and as bad as California is now with the lockdown, leadership and taxes... theres just nothing like California! Specifically SoCal.
Kona Coast, Big Island of Hawaii. Currently in San Diego and it's the only place I like better than here.
Originally posted by @Stella Xu:
I live in Manhattan, NYC and grew up here in the city. I'm concerned that we're going to see a reversal of urbanization due to the pandemic. I think what COVID has done is
1) sped up the migration of millennials to the nearby suburbs - NJ, Westchester, LI
2) new permanent work from home policy changes lead by the tech industry (Twitter, Facebook) which will echo across industries will make people reconsider where they want to live. That's never been an option until now. A lot of permanent flexible work from home corporate policies (esp in the finance, insurance sectors) are up in the air at the moment and not finalized. As people work from home more they're going to want to have more space and would want to leave densely populated cities. Another issue here is shared washer/dryer space in mega apartment complexes - that alone might be enough to move me!! State income tax would be another consideration. So I think what we're going to see is an exodus from densely populated urban cores to slightly smaller cities - esp to those in warmer climates and tax friendly states. Think Atlanta, Austin, Portland etc...
Going back to your original question - we're also seeing milder winters in NYC as well but it's tough living here. I only realized that when I left NYC to live elsewhere (SF, London, Germany, Shanghai, etc...and those aren't even small). If I were to leave to NYC I'd want to move to the bay area which is even more insanely expensive but I love being on the coast and easy access to gourmet sushi/japanese food is important to me! yes that's actually a consideration :)
I'm in SF and was considering the reverse move pre-covid. And food is such an important consideration !
I joke that I can't move anywhere with top tier sushi/korean food. Its whats keeping me from moving closer to family in Texas. Love BBQ but I'm too much of a foodie.
BTW I think LA actually has better sushi than SF ;) though Bay area has one of the best spots in CA at Sushi Yoshizumi.
I love Encinitas, and even my neighborhood so much that I can practically see my old house from my new house. I moved away from Encinitas once and was back within 9 months, what can I say, I'm a north county San Diego girl!
@Kevin Rea I've lived in North Carolina, Texas, Georgia and Louisiana. I would definitely go back to Raleigh, NC. I loved the area and with me being a Real Estate Agent the market there is incredible!
Army brat here, so I've lived all over the USA and spent 4 years in Germany due to my dad being in the Army and 4 on my own. In the states I think Huntington Beach would be great, or Colorado Springs. But my preference would be Innsbruck, Austria, a town like Landshut or Bamberg Germany or a city like Berlin or Dresden.
I guess I'll never move simply because I can't make up my mind. lol
Freiburg, Germany.
Hands down Vienna.
Originally posted by @Patrick Britton:
Freiburg, Germany.
I lived in Offenberg for a couple of months and would go down to Freiberg to play football. Love that place! Great choice!
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I love NE Ohio. I'll never leave!
Florida Cocoa Beach maybe!
I will do: Morgantown West Virginia and house hack instead of renting.
Malibu, CA. or Pacific Palisades, CA.
Specifically along Pacific Coast Highway for the crashing waves of the ocean on the west side and just across the road, hilly hiking trails and parks (depending on location along a 20+ mile stretch) on the east side.
Walking distance or a short drive to shops and amenities (again depending on location), abundant fresh air, easy, breezy, low key ambiance, friendly people, diversity of restaurants at all price points, local events, beautiful sunsets and year-round temperate weather. If no need to drive during rush hours, there's usually no problem with traffic. Not all real estate is outrageously expensive. If desired, the energized 'social scene' of every dimension is just down the road in Santa Monica.
I've lived in Det. MI, NY,NY, Brooklyn Heights, NY, Mt. Vernon, NY, Jersey City, NJ, 'down the Shore' In Belmar, NJ, Pacific Beach, CA, Vallejo, CA, Osprey, FL, Jacksonville FL, Los Angeles, CA, Orange County, CA suburbs, and visited and vacationed in over 86 cities in 35 U.S. states and over 38 countries through a former travel and tourism career (international airline, cruise line and travel card company).
in the meantime, I rent at the beach in Long Beach, CA. which is also a pleasant ambiance, walk-everywhere, low-key town. Much lower costs, same fabulous sunsets but no hills or hiking areas and only mild ocean waves. Before COVID-19, just a 25-30 min walk to work (city job). Now I'm focusing on developing my REI and an e-commerce business. Can't complain.
Malibu, CA. or Pacific Palisades, CA.
Specifically along Pacific Coast Highway for the crashing waves of the ocean on the west side and just across the road, hilly hiking trails and parks (depending on location along a 20+ mile stretch) on the east side.
Walking distance or a short drive to shops and amenities (again depending on location), abundant fresh air, easy, breezy, low key ambiance, friendly people, diversity of restaurants at all price points, local events, beautiful sunsets and year-round temperate weather. If no need to drive during rush hours, there's usually no problem with traffic. Not all real estate is outrageously expensive. If desired, the energized 'social scene' of every dimension is just down the road in Santa Monica.
I've lived in Det. MI, NY,NY, Brooklyn Heights, NY, Mt. Vernon, NY, Jersey City, NJ, 'down the Shore' In Belmar, NJ, Pacific Beach, CA, Vallejo, CA, Osprey, FL, Jacksonville FL, Los Angeles, CA, Orange County, CA suburbs, and visited and vacationed in over 86 cities in 35 U.S. states and over 38 countries through a former travel and tourism career (international airline, cruise line and travel card company).
in the meantime, I rent at the beach in Long Beach, CA. which is also a pleasant ambiance, walk-everywhere, low-key town. Much lower costs, same fabulous sunsets but no hills or hiking areas and only mild ocean waves. Before COVID-19, just a 25-30 min walk to work (city job). Now I'm focusing on developing my REI and an e-commerce business. Can't complain.
@sol bier Good thing you didn't because home prices are dropping in NYC and in 6 months you should in good shape to find a great deal. LA definitely has the best sushi! :)
Hi,
Vee Dee I live in Belmar, NJ. You’ve lived in some fabulous locations something to aspire to. Real Estate will go up and down. Right now it’s bursting at the seams in New Jersey.
Hi Tracy. Loved Belmar, except for the winters! Looooog commute to work in NYC though till I finally was able to get a job working "from home" as a base for a lot of that travel. Then on to work "up the road a bit" in Long Beach for a short stint till I was recruited to beautiful Sarasota County (FL). after grad school, hence the mice to Osprey in 2002. Have only been back once (2004 I think it was).
Is Bar A still "the place"?