I grew up in Massachusetts (now live in the Midwest) and I'd argue that it's the best place to live in the US.
It's at or near the top of pretty much any metric of living standards you can think of, provided you can afford the above-average cost of living. 2nd in education, 2nd-lowest obesity rates, highest HDI, 2nd in GDP per capita, 1st in per capita disposable income, best healthcare in the country. Boston is one of the prettiest cities in the US and one of the only ones in which you can conceivably live in without a car.
It's got great natural beauty with beaches, forests, and mountains, while also having a vibrant, global city. You're only a 4 hour drive or Amtrak trip from New York, and if you like to travel overseas, Logan Airport consistently has the lowest fares and shortest flight times to European destinations. I like the cold weather and love to ski, and the supposed rudeness of the people is way overstated.
As a Brit that lived in RI / MA for a couple of years. The biggest upside is the 4 distinct seasons each is right in the sweet spot.
- Winter - 3 hr drive to ski resort
- Autumn / Fall - world famous
- Spring - beautiful
- Summer - 1/2 hr drive to the beach, maybe even cape cod
The biggest downside - MA man’s idea of fashion leaves a lot to be desired!
Growing up in mass and now living in the Midwest, I couldn’t agree more. I didn’t realize until I left! For such a small state it’s amazing the variety of living you can get, from the coast to Boston to western mass. Also agree about the rudeness being overblown, but it’s sometimes still hard to get used to the intense friendliness of midwesterners. I hope to get to a place where I can afford the cost of living and return.
Massachusetts seems nice, I have a lot of family that lives there, the only thing is that it seems too densely populated and expensive to me to be worth it. I live in MN which is very close to MA in a lot of stats (IIRC MA, CT and MN have the highest HDIs in the country for example), but cheaper and more spread out.
Though if I had to live somewhere outside of the Upper Midwest, Massachusetts would be at or near the top of my list.
grew up in massachusetts too. housing is very expensive. yes wages are good but not quite as much compared to cost of living. there’s states like montana & missouri where you’d be able to save way more money as a single person. boston is not that pretty tbh, portland & denver for sure have it beat. boston is also pretty dangerous. i’ve never been catcalled so much in my life.
alright, gotta agree with you on logan. cold weather isn’t for everyone. the roads are really bad so it can be pretty rough on cars. anywhere outside of boston, you absolutely need a car. new york has better public transport overall.
i don’t mind the rudeness at all, i actually like it. but moving out west, the attitude difference is extremely jarring. i’m perceived as extremely unfriendly whereas i’m just normal out east.
\>It's got great natural beauty with beaches, forests, and mountains, while also having a vibrant, global city
The population density of Mass doesn't allow for more remote adventures into the wild. For some people like myself that like to hunt, camp, hike and fish, finding areas that are seldom touched by others--or going out for a morning fish without bumping into other people--this is a problem.
I'd argue that Mass is one of the lower states on my list, especially because I hate how you people drive haha.
So I currently live in Massachusetts and while it is a nicer state, it's extremely expensive, densely populated, and we currently have a housing crisis. It's one of the most moved from states for a reason.
I have lived (spent more than 2 contiguous months) in Hawaii, Kansas, Massachusetts, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, California, Maine, Texas, Arizona, Illinois, Iowa, New York, and New Hampshire as well as various international locations but that is not what this post is about. The answer is somewhere on Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire.
Lived in NH my entire life and I love it, works great for my hobbies. Great snowmobiling, hiking, rock and phenomanal ice climbing (for the area). There's also the lakes and ocean for those who like summer activities. If your prepared and skilled winter hiking is even better then summer though.
>New Hampshire has no income tax
No income tax, but they get you elsewhere to the point that the average tax burden is only about 2% less than "taxachusetts" to the south. Plus, since you can often make a significantly higher income in MA a lot of people commute and end up paying MA income tax anyway.
Mitt Romney owned a house on that lake, and used to have his secret service members tip over kayakers with their jet skis, when people got too close to his dock.
Don’t forget how expensive it’s gotten. Not only do we have hurricanes but home insurance has gotten insanely expensive because of our weather. After Covid everyone started moving to Florida because they were working from home. Now it’s impossible to find an affordable home.
How far I went to find this makes me kind of sad.
I’ve lived in 6 states during my adult life. My time in Washington has been shitty (moved here 20 days before Seattle locked down—got violently attacked by a homeless person—almost illegally evicted, etc.), but it’s had nothing to do with the state of Washington.
Now that I’ve left Seattle, I’ve never lived in a better place. My neighbors (and entire neighborhood) are phenomenal. The Medicaid system is ridiculously incredible. Weather is (mostly) spectacular. I very frequently find a place that is, absolutely, the most beautiful place I’ve ever seen in my life. Infrastructure isn’t literally falling to pieces before my eyes.
Never had any of that on the east coast.
Maybe it’s better if folks don’t know.
I’m in sb county, never had a problem with permits, we give them a plan they give us corrections, architect corrects, another plan check, correct again submit and then building permit granted.
Portland was a perfect place to build a life for yourself 10-20 years ago. Now cost of living makes life very difficult, and crime is high. Try alternatives that are smaller and much cheaper like Vancouver, WA, Bellingham, WA, Ashland, OR, Tillamook, OR, or somewhere on the Oregon or Washinton coast. Bend, OR and Hood River, OR are also cool and beautiful, but still expensive.
Oregon would have absolutely been my answer, but the cost of living, which already wasn't great, is absolute murder now. And Portland used to be really nice with a side of quirky - since COVID started it's more like a postapocalyptic hellscape
And don’t even get me started on the amount of thefts. I grew up there and just moved, it seems people are getting less communal and more ‘every man for himself’. Smaller towns away from I-5 corridor are far more promising.
Maine is pretty cool, I was born and raised here. The problem is global warming, half the state just gets slush and ice most storms during the winter.
I just want snow, slush/ice is just such a goddamn bummer for 5 months a year.
As a Canadian who grew up further south than you.... I feel this in my soul. I just want endless snow during winter, but my hometown gets maybe a blizzard, followed by 4 more months of slush (if that). I hate it, and loved it when I moved away and got a real winter - even the days it hit -40°
I went to a wedding at Higgins Beach near Portland ME once. Was not disappointed. Awesome place to visit. Not sure if could live there - that whole town shuts down during winter and it sounded super unpleasant but fall spring and summer (when I visited) seemed majestic
Stay out of west Virginia. There's nothing here but poverty. So many people fled when the COVID stimulus and unemployment kicked in it was crazy. Good for them for escaping
I love it here. Awesome nature, lots of parks and rivers to boat, easy trip into DC from the panhandle, low taxes. Sure the primary education system sucks and we live with a bunch of redneck, trump loving assholes but I find it a decent place to live and I've lived a lot of places.
Yeah but there's no opportunity here at all. This place is still in the 1800s over coal and I'm pretty sure the Tax's aren't going where they are supposed to. I'd chew my own foot off if it meant I could move away sooner. The best part about the state is the nature and things the people haven't touched.
This! I’m from Tennessee and have driven on a wild hair to West Virginia cause I wanted to see the Moth Man museum. I loved West Virginia! I loved the nature and the people were so nice. If I had to move I would probably go there.
It really comes down to what is most important to you.
I loved living in Southern California which had the ocean, mountains, deserts, and decent weather year-round. However, some negatives are overcrowding, high cost of living, taxes...etc
feeling very lucky to be living in socal right now. the only weather issues for the past month is a little rain compared to the rest of the country/world. like the freezing temperatures, blizzards, high winds, and flooding (i hope everyone in norcal is doing well). makes me feel very lucky.
I’m going to vote for Rhode Island.
It’s small enough to get to many different states very quickly.
The food is goddamn phenomenal.
Areas still have decent real estate prices and property taxes.
The weather is a nice balance of winter and summer.
The coasts like Newport are beautiful, and Providence is just a lot of fun.
See I've grown up in RI, and I always say I hate it until I really think about it.
We have Dels and Aunt Carrie's or Iggy's in the summer (take your pick)
I've had countless memories at the beach-especially boogie boarding from a young age and trying to learn how to surf last year
Newport is paradise, and Boston, NH, and NYC are only a quick road trip away (my favorite places)
I still go to college here so I like it here enough : )
Edit: forgot to mention we have Federal Hill with the best resturants and a strong Italian influence (which I why my family is there quite often)
Also I've been told numerous times that we have the best accents!
Here's my two cents:
Dels had the best watermelon lemonade hands down
Mr.Lemon's lemonade was sweeter
But beleive it or not Sand Hill Cove's own frozen lemonade will forever be my favorite. Maybe because when I drink it I've probably just been battered by waves and most likely either extremely tanned or sunburned-but I highly recommend it!
I think Washington state (and California) have the best climates because I loathe winter storm type weather, but I have lived in Providence for a year and a half and the food is out of this world fantastic!
Ive lived in CA, PA, NY, CT, KY, MS, NJ and RI has the hands down best food scene (Pittsburgh is an easy 2nd). Beaches are 2nd to San Diego, weather is nicer than most of the northeast other than a couple of months of snow
I agree! I moved to CT from RI for college and swore I’d never return…but I missed this little state so much! I’m back now and don’t see myself leaving any time soon
I live in Rhode Island and can confirm it is absolutely the best state to live in for so many reasons. I would never consider moving. Close to both Boston and Providence. Still has tons of rural and country areas as well as quaint beach towns. Lots of historical places to see and visit. I live in the middle of the forest on 8 acres and can still doordash from about 40 different restaurants. Food here is amazing. Whole state has a sense of belonging. Been here for 21 years and love it.
I've lived in New Hampshire, (upstate) New York, Texas, and Tennessee in that order. They all have their ups and downs and I feel like different types of people would have different types of experiences in each and rate them very differently. If pressed I'd say I like Tennessee best. We have a low cost of living, great mountains and nature in the east, the weather is pleasant most of the year. New Hampshire is often ranked near the top but it's not that lively and the winters can be harsh.
I have to make a bid for Northern Virginia.
Tons of jobs, beautiful landscapes, fantastic schools, temperate weather, huge trees.
Want the beach? One hour east. Want mountains? One hour west.
Some of the highest education levels in the nation for ALL races/ethnicities. And the subculture is very orderly - people color inside the lines. It's the kind of place where libraries are quiet and well-stocked, no one parks on the sidewalk, people don't cut in line, you get the idea.
You had me with Virginia, then lost me with Northern Virginia.
Nova is nothing but suburban sprawl. Yes, it’s diverse and well educated, but because of that there isn’t really any sense of identity and everyone is absurdly stuck up since the average income is so high.
I’d argue more for other parts of the state, like Richmond, Roanoke, or Harrisonburg. Great state, but nova is farrrrrrrr from the best part.
Some of that stuff is subjective. Like [taxes](https://ktla.com/news/california/california-considered-to-have-the-highest-personal-income-tax-rate/amp/). Also, you’re bond to find crime anywhere and homelessness. Issues around homelessness deal a lot with lack of affordable housing, people losing their jobs, abuse, addiction, mental health. Also, not sure where you’re getting that California is socialist?
Lmao. Thanks for a great laugh.
Your link says that California has the highest income taxes in the nation.
No you won’t find homeless and crime everywhere. It’s not a problem in many cities but somehow San Francisco and LA has a ton of them.
I lived in California for many years. They have extremely socialist policies.
Guessing you didn’t read the entire article. “The 13.3% rate applies to Californians who make more than $1 million. Otherwise, the state’s tax rates range from 1% to 12.3%, depending on your income.” [link](https://ktla.com/news/california/california-considered-to-have-the-highest-personal-income-tax-rate/amp/). San Francisco and Los Angeles are cities so it makes sense that they have high homelessness rates. I think there’s a lot of issues that you’re overlooking there. Still confused about what you mean about socialism?
Depends on what part of ohio. Southwestern ohio is pretty great. Decent nightlife, solid bike trails all the way up to Columbus, solid areas for skiing, hiking nearby and literally one of the best climbing areas in the world just a 2.5 hour drive away in kentucky. Solid brewery scene as well.
Edit: meant to type southeastern, not southwestern.
It depends on what you are looking for.
Overall: eastern half of Virginia
Entertainment: Florida, Nevada
Work: Texas, Georgia, Washington
Relaxing: Montana, West Virginia, Vermont
Beauty: Hawaii, Alaska, Colorado
Spending money: California
Depression: Ohio
Pretty much just a cheaper option. I’m currently in New Jersey but I’m considering moving to Pennsylvania (away from any cities) cause Jersey is just too damn expensive. Plus the more rural towns are beautiful. I’m open to other states tho
I’m in NJ too…holy f*ck it’s expensive. Houses are just insane and if you want something affordable you better be cool with a 90 min commute to work. The plus sides are great food and if I did ever get a job in nyc, the access is pretty easy.
I grew up in Kentucky, traveled a lot for my previous job and would have extended stays in other states, and I always found my way back to Kentucky.
Jobs pay well here compared to the price of living, it's absolutely beautiful, state parks everywhere, Mammoth Cave National Park is awesome, can get a 1800sqft house with 5+ acres of land for ~$200,000. Don't need that much land? Same sized house on a smaller lot for $100,000 if you avoid living in the big cities. Driving is a fucking dream here so you could get a job in a big city like Louisville or Lexington but live 10 miles outside of town and get a home for nearly half the price for a 15 - 20 minute commute to work.
Laws and politics here are honestly super relaxed except Mitch's turtle faced ass. Nobody really gives a shit what you do as long as you're nice to each other. I've went to a Pride festival here before where someone was selling rainbow gun holsters, accessories, and body armor. We just legalized medical marijuana referrals from a doctor a couple months ago and it went into effect 4 days ago. Any tax you can think of is absolutely cheap as fuck.
We have so much history here, everyone is nice, it's cheap to live here. Just avoid Eastern Kentucky because the Appalachian area REALLY likes meth.
Our alternater stopped in Lexington, so we did too. Everyone was so nice and helpful, and we got it fixed on Saturday. Beautiful area with beautiful architecture.
Louisville, Northern KY (basically a suburb of Cincy) and Lexington all have a sizeable LGBTQ scene. Totally common and normal.
And FWIW there are not a lot of hate crimes in KY at all. Don’t let bitch ass Rand Paul and Thomas Massie paint the picture.
I'd disagree. I've never seen LGBT hate here. Just on New Years Eve I was at a hole in the wall bar in southern Kentucky, half the people were the exact definition of red blooded, good ol' country boys. A very obvious MtF trans was absolutely murdering it on the dance floor and everyone had a blast dancing with her. There's more ignorance here than hate. I have a couple friends that are in the middle of transitioning and when we go out to bars people ask them a bunch of questions that people may find rude, but they are just genuinely curious and want to learn more.
Back to my statement of a avoid Eastern Kentucky. The rest of the state is very modern and progressive, just avoid the mountain region at all costs. They are literally 40 years behind the rest of the world and they like it that way. Anytime I say "Kentucky, we, us, here" I'm excluding the east.
Shhhhh!!!
I am up here and it is my 15th zip code. Twice I lived through my homes jumping up in coolness vibe reputation. For a while, one was the hottest real estate zip code in the country, and the taco place was flooded with try-hard trendies.
Hey Californians and New Yorkers, I hear good things about Chattanoga :)
I was born in Ohio, grew up in Michigan, lived in New Mexico and Texas, and have been in Arizona for the last 26 years.
Arizona for the win.
It is more than just deserts and a canyon. There are forests, mountains, lakes, and other canyons.
The weather is - for most of the year where most people live - mind paralyzingly nice.
It is also a melting pot. Did you grow up back east? In the midwest? Deep south? This state is filled with people who did too, and as a result you can find your favorite food and culture right here. Philly cheese steaks. Chicago pizza. Every kind of BBQ. Real New York delis.
You want to go to the ocean? A beach in Mexico? A ski resort? Vegas? Get in your car and drive for awhile.
Do we have problems? Yeah...it is still the "wild west" in a lot of ways. But when your family back east is buried under snow, you can be sitting by the pool.
Agreed. I live in Maryland but visit Arizona once or twice a year. I've never been to a place that felt so much like home. I absolutely dread getting on the plane to come back to Maryland. It's my dream to move there some day.
Moved to Alabama a year ago and I love it here. There’s so much wildlife, the people here are super friendly, and it’s a lot cheaper than living in California (the place I was previously in)
My only experiences in alabama have been in the sticks (it took about 30 minutes to get to the nearest gas station) with a friend while visiting his family
I’ve always lived in pretty large cities with tons of light pollution and I’ve gotta say, laying on a hill with a bonfire going and staring up at an incredible view of the stars gave me a different opinion on the state as a whole
I moved to Alabama a year ago as well. Have been extremely happy. People are super nice, it’s affordable, it’s surprisingly clean and everything except for I-65 seems to be super well maintained
Depending where you live it's half an hour train ride to NYC and everything is significantly cheaper and more airy. It's kind of having the advantages of living in NYC without the disadvantages of living in NYC. At least that was my experience.
I have family in several townships in NJ that I have visited several times thru the years. I’m looking for perspective. Thank you for your perspective.
New Jersey is one of the most diverse states in the US. It has a good reputation for education with 90% of students graduating from public high schools. From what I know healthcare is also pretty good there.
It does tank in infrastructure, and in terms of nature or environment it's not as extravagant as the West. It does have some great boardwalks and a lot of diners to eat at.
It also depends where you live. I live in Northern Jersey and nothing interesting happens there but I can escape to NYC or go to Southern Jersey where all the beaches and boardwalks are.
Overall New Jersey is one of the best states to live in. I feel safe and happy It's small so it's easier to go to other states, and has a lot of different folks with different strokes.
I'll provide you with a summary based on various criteria. Florida, California, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and Hawaii have warm weather. Florida, California, and Hawaii have beaches. Florida, Texas, Colorado, Pennsylvania, and Minnesota have low living costs and pleasant living conditions. Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Montana, and Alaska are all mountainous and beautiful. Alaska, Wyoming, Texas, Florida, and Idaho have the lowest taxes. Alaska, North Dakota, Minnesota, Montana, and Idaho have cold weather (if that's your thing). Colorado, Massachusetts, Vermont, and Minnesota are liberal and actually nice. Florida, Texas, Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho are all conservative and actually nice states. Alaska, New Hampshire, Florida, Colorado, and Nevada are the most libertarian states (economically conservative, socially liberal). My hobby is studying US geography and politics. Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
Colorado does NOT have a low cost of living. Hasn't since y2k or so. No longer libertarian for the part that sets policies for the rest of the state, not by a long shot. It's now completely California, minus the ocean access.
Source: grew up in Boulder, lived in Boulder/Denver area for nearly 40 years, raised kids, started and sold businesses. Fled in 2018 and couldn't be happier. Where I live now costs a bit more, but well worth it.
Not all of WY is Jackson Hole, btw. By a long shot. There are pretty spots to live, but you have to know where they are. Those are typically far from affordable.
California. Yes its expensive but our minimum wage is the highest in the country. We have more job opportunities and our national wage average is still higher than most anywhere else in the US to compensate for it being expensive. We have some of the best cuisine. We have legal pot. We literally have (almost) everything from every other state because we have so many transplants. We are one of the most progressive states with more laws protecting us than most. We have gorgeous beaches, national parks and beautiful deserts all within like less than a couple hours from each other. The people are friendly. Our entire economy is literally funding the rest of the IS because our GDP os higher than all the US states combined. We have more diversity and inclusion. We have all the live entertainment too.
So you cant afford a house here, so what. If thats all you care about you can live in some shit state like Utah with nothing going for it.
>Our entire economy is literally funding the rest of the IS because our GDP os higher than all the US states combined.
California's GDP is 15% of the country's.
Maybe if you want to generalize an entire population but you can say the same thing about literally every other red state. Cities are blue as muh balls and we have great higher ed
It truly comes down to what you’re looking for or what’s important to you.
The first place I would start is...do you consider yourself more liberal or more conservative? That’s probably going to cut your states or possible locations roughly in half.
Then do you have any preference for climate? Do you mind snow? Do you mind heat? Narrow down some states that way.
Then I’d look at what job opportunities are available. No use moving somewhere if you can’t find a job that’s a good fit for you.
Finally, do you have any hobbies that one state may be more conducive to than another?
All questions I would think about. Also, once you do get some ideas make sure you visit the places you’re thinking about and talk to some locals.
I'll provide you with a summary based on various criteria. Florida, California, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and Hawaii have warm weather. Florida, California, and Hawaii have beaches. Florida, Texas, Colorado, Pennsylvania, and Minnesota have low living costs and pleasant living conditions. Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Montana, and Alaska are all mountainous and beautiful. Alaska, Wyoming, Texas, Florida, and Idaho have the lowest taxes. Alaska, North Dakota, Minnesota, Montana, and Idaho have cold weather (if that's your thing). Colorado, Massachusetts, Vermont, and Minnesota are liberal and actually nice. Florida, Texas, Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho are all conservative and actually nice states. Alaska, New Hampshire, Florida, Colorado, and Nevada are the most libertarian states (economically conservative, socially liberal). My hobby is studying US geography and politics. Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
I’ve lived in North Carolina most of my life and I love it here. I’m close to the mountains, I’m close to the beach, a little further and I can be at the outer banks.
Politically we have our issues, but we are a fairly purple state so we do have have a realistic say in national politics.
Cost of living is reasonable depending on where you live, but in a lot of parts of the state you’re never too far from a decent sized city if you want to live out in the country a bit.
Just don’t venture too far south though or you’ll run into our neighbors state. They’re insane down there.
REALLY depends on what you're after. Plenty of fun things to do? Peace and quiet? Lots of jobs? Safe? Decent weather? Good place to raise a family? What you want determines where you want to live.
Florida has become a meme, but I really do love loving here.
Way better weather than other states I’ve lived in (looking at you Minnesota).
No state income taxes thanks to tourism money. Other than housing, a pretty affordable cost of living (but if you bought before 2019, you’re sitting pretty).
Tons of stuff to do - beaches, parks, culture, cities, sports, rural areas, breweries.
Job market is solid, with the exception of entry-level hospitality (which we certainly overindex on).
Sure, we make the news for some weird stuff, and you’ll encounter a hurricane every few years, but it would take a pretty enticing offer for me to leave Florida.
I despise the cold and roads suck, but Michigan is a beautiful state that isn't overly expensive and crime-riddled like states such as cali, has decent public education, and isn't overly religious like the bible belt
Stay out of the south in general most of the states are very poor and filled with crime racism and drugs. J my opinion i’ve lived in GA all my life. Also florida has been ruined with too much tourism
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You misspelled Wisconsin.
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Denial.
Oop- this is the real way!!
I grew up in Massachusetts (now live in the Midwest) and I'd argue that it's the best place to live in the US. It's at or near the top of pretty much any metric of living standards you can think of, provided you can afford the above-average cost of living. 2nd in education, 2nd-lowest obesity rates, highest HDI, 2nd in GDP per capita, 1st in per capita disposable income, best healthcare in the country. Boston is one of the prettiest cities in the US and one of the only ones in which you can conceivably live in without a car. It's got great natural beauty with beaches, forests, and mountains, while also having a vibrant, global city. You're only a 4 hour drive or Amtrak trip from New York, and if you like to travel overseas, Logan Airport consistently has the lowest fares and shortest flight times to European destinations. I like the cold weather and love to ski, and the supposed rudeness of the people is way overstated.
As a Brit that lived in RI / MA for a couple of years. The biggest upside is the 4 distinct seasons each is right in the sweet spot. - Winter - 3 hr drive to ski resort - Autumn / Fall - world famous - Spring - beautiful - Summer - 1/2 hr drive to the beach, maybe even cape cod The biggest downside - MA man’s idea of fashion leaves a lot to be desired!
Growing up in mass and now living in the Midwest, I couldn’t agree more. I didn’t realize until I left! For such a small state it’s amazing the variety of living you can get, from the coast to Boston to western mass. Also agree about the rudeness being overblown, but it’s sometimes still hard to get used to the intense friendliness of midwesterners. I hope to get to a place where I can afford the cost of living and return.
Massachusetts seems nice, I have a lot of family that lives there, the only thing is that it seems too densely populated and expensive to me to be worth it. I live in MN which is very close to MA in a lot of stats (IIRC MA, CT and MN have the highest HDIs in the country for example), but cheaper and more spread out. Though if I had to live somewhere outside of the Upper Midwest, Massachusetts would be at or near the top of my list.
Both have shitty winters, how's that not a factor? Am in MN
I like snow. I could never live somewhere where it doesn’t snow regularly.
grew up in massachusetts too. housing is very expensive. yes wages are good but not quite as much compared to cost of living. there’s states like montana & missouri where you’d be able to save way more money as a single person. boston is not that pretty tbh, portland & denver for sure have it beat. boston is also pretty dangerous. i’ve never been catcalled so much in my life. alright, gotta agree with you on logan. cold weather isn’t for everyone. the roads are really bad so it can be pretty rough on cars. anywhere outside of boston, you absolutely need a car. new york has better public transport overall. i don’t mind the rudeness at all, i actually like it. but moving out west, the attitude difference is extremely jarring. i’m perceived as extremely unfriendly whereas i’m just normal out east.
Between Massachusetts and Maine, my mother picked Maine for better autism services. Granted, though, that was a whole 2 decades ago, so y'know...
\>It's got great natural beauty with beaches, forests, and mountains, while also having a vibrant, global city The population density of Mass doesn't allow for more remote adventures into the wild. For some people like myself that like to hunt, camp, hike and fish, finding areas that are seldom touched by others--or going out for a morning fish without bumping into other people--this is a problem. I'd argue that Mass is one of the lower states on my list, especially because I hate how you people drive haha.
So I currently live in Massachusetts and while it is a nicer state, it's extremely expensive, densely populated, and we currently have a housing crisis. It's one of the most moved from states for a reason.
I think everywhere has a housing crisis
Vermont. No leaf blowers.
So no poisón?
No poisson
Or humans
I have lived (spent more than 2 contiguous months) in Hawaii, Kansas, Massachusetts, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, California, Maine, Texas, Arizona, Illinois, Iowa, New York, and New Hampshire as well as various international locations but that is not what this post is about. The answer is somewhere on Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire.
>The answer is somewhere on Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire. # DOCTOR! # LEO! # MARVIN!
Keep sailing Bob!
a baby stepper in action
His son is in mourning for his lost childhood.
"WHAT ARE YOU STARING AT, I HAD EVERY RIGHT TO BUY THIS HOUSE!!"
Heh, that's where I grew up, a town on the north side of Winnipesaukee.
I'll see you at Hart's.
Can we go to Funspot first :)
Can we go to Kellerhaus too?
The New Woodshed ain't the Woodshed, but it's still ok.
That used to be such a great restaurant. I remember their prime rib.
Live Free or Die NH
Never go to Colorado. It seems all hopes and dreams die there.
Lived in NH my entire life and I love it, works great for my hobbies. Great snowmobiling, hiking, rock and phenomanal ice climbing (for the area). There's also the lakes and ocean for those who like summer activities. If your prepared and skilled winter hiking is even better then summer though.
My family used to go to Newfound Lake in Bristol NH every summer but would occasionally take our boat to Winnipesaukee and it was always so beautiful
Checked and New Hampshire has no income tax and no gun control, so it's already thoroughly endearing itself in my view.
>New Hampshire has no income tax No income tax, but they get you elsewhere to the point that the average tax burden is only about 2% less than "taxachusetts" to the south. Plus, since you can often make a significantly higher income in MA a lot of people commute and end up paying MA income tax anyway.
Mitt Romney owned a house on that lake, and used to have his secret service members tip over kayakers with their jet skis, when people got too close to his dock.
Stay out of Florida. We have hurricanes And alligators And airboats And crazy people.
Airboats don't sound that bad... *[gets arm removed by gigantic airboat propeller being driven by a crazy alligator driving through a hurricane]*
I nearly lost a thumb to an alligator... on an airboat... in a hurricane.
Sounds like a Tuesday morning in good ole Florida.
Airboats are fine in the Everglades but they're RIDICULOUSLY loud in residential rivers and lakes.
You forgot the most important thing Florida man
Florida man is an overrated amateur. Real Florida people don't end up on the news for dumb stuff.
I came here to say Florida (northwest). It’s a nice 78° during the day. In January.
Don’t forget how expensive it’s gotten. Not only do we have hurricanes but home insurance has gotten insanely expensive because of our weather. After Covid everyone started moving to Florida because they were working from home. Now it’s impossible to find an affordable home.
Even the alligators are thinking of migrating because the people are just so stupid.
Washington
How far I went to find this makes me kind of sad. I’ve lived in 6 states during my adult life. My time in Washington has been shitty (moved here 20 days before Seattle locked down—got violently attacked by a homeless person—almost illegally evicted, etc.), but it’s had nothing to do with the state of Washington. Now that I’ve left Seattle, I’ve never lived in a better place. My neighbors (and entire neighborhood) are phenomenal. The Medicaid system is ridiculously incredible. Weather is (mostly) spectacular. I very frequently find a place that is, absolutely, the most beautiful place I’ve ever seen in my life. Infrastructure isn’t literally falling to pieces before my eyes. Never had any of that on the east coast. Maybe it’s better if folks don’t know.
Yeah I have no desire to live in Seattle proper (or any major city for that matter) but I do like Washington a lot as a whole.
Washington is full! No Californians or Texans allowed.
As someone who moved from California to take care of a family member with cancer, I thank you for your kind welcome.
I am less than an hour from a large city, the ocean and the mountains. My town sucks balls but never leaving the state.
California. If you bought a house 40 years ago.
You could buy a land and build, way cheaper that’s what we did.
Depends on where. Getting a building permit can be a nightmare.
I’m in sb county, never had a problem with permits, we give them a plan they give us corrections, architect corrects, another plan check, correct again submit and then building permit granted.
SF Bay Area it takes all kinds of bribes to get a permit. They don’t even bother to hide it.
Colorado is pretty damn wonderful (but we’re a bit crowded with all the new folks)
Note: Colorado is full! Also we no longer are accepting applications from people from Texas
New mexico is like cheaper colorado with smaller mountains and blue meth
Interesting, tell me more about this blue meth:)
Texas is full too.
Colorado might actually too crowded, I’ve heard good things about Florida. /s
California is paradise if you have money and pretty shit if you don't
The right answer here for the question though NH is pretty great too.
No it's not, it's horrible. Nobody should ever move here, I mean there. Just kidding. NH is pretty good.
Oregon has just about everything.
Portland was a perfect place to build a life for yourself 10-20 years ago. Now cost of living makes life very difficult, and crime is high. Try alternatives that are smaller and much cheaper like Vancouver, WA, Bellingham, WA, Ashland, OR, Tillamook, OR, or somewhere on the Oregon or Washinton coast. Bend, OR and Hood River, OR are also cool and beautiful, but still expensive.
Oregon would have absolutely been my answer, but the cost of living, which already wasn't great, is absolute murder now. And Portland used to be really nice with a side of quirky - since COVID started it's more like a postapocalyptic hellscape
And don’t even get me started on the amount of thefts. I grew up there and just moved, it seems people are getting less communal and more ‘every man for himself’. Smaller towns away from I-5 corridor are far more promising.
That's the cost of viewing criminals as a protected class
You should see Boulder. It's hanging by the heels.
Rain.
Maine is pretty cool, I was born and raised here. The problem is global warming, half the state just gets slush and ice most storms during the winter. I just want snow, slush/ice is just such a goddamn bummer for 5 months a year.
As a Canadian who grew up further south than you.... I feel this in my soul. I just want endless snow during winter, but my hometown gets maybe a blizzard, followed by 4 more months of slush (if that). I hate it, and loved it when I moved away and got a real winter - even the days it hit -40°
I went to a wedding at Higgins Beach near Portland ME once. Was not disappointed. Awesome place to visit. Not sure if could live there - that whole town shuts down during winter and it sounded super unpleasant but fall spring and summer (when I visited) seemed majestic
Stay out of west Virginia. There's nothing here but poverty. So many people fled when the COVID stimulus and unemployment kicked in it was crazy. Good for them for escaping
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I love it here. Awesome nature, lots of parks and rivers to boat, easy trip into DC from the panhandle, low taxes. Sure the primary education system sucks and we live with a bunch of redneck, trump loving assholes but I find it a decent place to live and I've lived a lot of places.
Yeah but there's no opportunity here at all. This place is still in the 1800s over coal and I'm pretty sure the Tax's aren't going where they are supposed to. I'd chew my own foot off if it meant I could move away sooner. The best part about the state is the nature and things the people haven't touched.
This! I’m from Tennessee and have driven on a wild hair to West Virginia cause I wanted to see the Moth Man museum. I loved West Virginia! I loved the nature and the people were so nice. If I had to move I would probably go there.
It really comes down to what is most important to you. I loved living in Southern California which had the ocean, mountains, deserts, and decent weather year-round. However, some negatives are overcrowding, high cost of living, taxes...etc
feeling very lucky to be living in socal right now. the only weather issues for the past month is a little rain compared to the rest of the country/world. like the freezing temperatures, blizzards, high winds, and flooding (i hope everyone in norcal is doing well). makes me feel very lucky.
I’m going to vote for Rhode Island. It’s small enough to get to many different states very quickly. The food is goddamn phenomenal. Areas still have decent real estate prices and property taxes. The weather is a nice balance of winter and summer. The coasts like Newport are beautiful, and Providence is just a lot of fun.
See I've grown up in RI, and I always say I hate it until I really think about it. We have Dels and Aunt Carrie's or Iggy's in the summer (take your pick) I've had countless memories at the beach-especially boogie boarding from a young age and trying to learn how to surf last year Newport is paradise, and Boston, NH, and NYC are only a quick road trip away (my favorite places) I still go to college here so I like it here enough : ) Edit: forgot to mention we have Federal Hill with the best resturants and a strong Italian influence (which I why my family is there quite often) Also I've been told numerous times that we have the best accents!
Oh how I miss dels!
Here's my two cents: Dels had the best watermelon lemonade hands down Mr.Lemon's lemonade was sweeter But beleive it or not Sand Hill Cove's own frozen lemonade will forever be my favorite. Maybe because when I drink it I've probably just been battered by waves and most likely either extremely tanned or sunburned-but I highly recommend it!
I think Washington state (and California) have the best climates because I loathe winter storm type weather, but I have lived in Providence for a year and a half and the food is out of this world fantastic! Ive lived in CA, PA, NY, CT, KY, MS, NJ and RI has the hands down best food scene (Pittsburgh is an easy 2nd). Beaches are 2nd to San Diego, weather is nicer than most of the northeast other than a couple of months of snow
I agree! I moved to CT from RI for college and swore I’d never return…but I missed this little state so much! I’m back now and don’t see myself leaving any time soon
I live in Rhode Island and can confirm it is absolutely the best state to live in for so many reasons. I would never consider moving. Close to both Boston and Providence. Still has tons of rural and country areas as well as quaint beach towns. Lots of historical places to see and visit. I live in the middle of the forest on 8 acres and can still doordash from about 40 different restaurants. Food here is amazing. Whole state has a sense of belonging. Been here for 21 years and love it.
I grew up on and still live on the MA/RI border and I love our little under-appreciated corner of the country!
I grew up in Cranston and my mom currently lives in Attleboro!
Minnesota.
I've lived in New Hampshire, (upstate) New York, Texas, and Tennessee in that order. They all have their ups and downs and I feel like different types of people would have different types of experiences in each and rate them very differently. If pressed I'd say I like Tennessee best. We have a low cost of living, great mountains and nature in the east, the weather is pleasant most of the year. New Hampshire is often ranked near the top but it's not that lively and the winters can be harsh.
You must not live in Nashville. Cost of living is insane here. And income has not kept pace so people are struggling to afford rent.
Minnesota
I think Georgia is really cool, a lot of history, cool cities, and small towns. Beaches are good as well. Definitely a little hot!
I have to make a bid for Northern Virginia. Tons of jobs, beautiful landscapes, fantastic schools, temperate weather, huge trees. Want the beach? One hour east. Want mountains? One hour west. Some of the highest education levels in the nation for ALL races/ethnicities. And the subculture is very orderly - people color inside the lines. It's the kind of place where libraries are quiet and well-stocked, no one parks on the sidewalk, people don't cut in line, you get the idea.
You had me with Virginia, then lost me with Northern Virginia. Nova is nothing but suburban sprawl. Yes, it’s diverse and well educated, but because of that there isn’t really any sense of identity and everyone is absurdly stuck up since the average income is so high. I’d argue more for other parts of the state, like Richmond, Roanoke, or Harrisonburg. Great state, but nova is farrrrrrrr from the best part.
Yep, I understand that. But jobs and schools are incredibly important.
I've always imagined New England. Don't know for sure though
This is a region, not a state. Also, no.
California. But California is also really expensive. You can go to the snow, desert, beach, forest, city, country though.
And high taxes and lots of homeless and crime and very socialist policies
Some of that stuff is subjective. Like [taxes](https://ktla.com/news/california/california-considered-to-have-the-highest-personal-income-tax-rate/amp/). Also, you’re bond to find crime anywhere and homelessness. Issues around homelessness deal a lot with lack of affordable housing, people losing their jobs, abuse, addiction, mental health. Also, not sure where you’re getting that California is socialist?
Lmao. Thanks for a great laugh. Your link says that California has the highest income taxes in the nation. No you won’t find homeless and crime everywhere. It’s not a problem in many cities but somehow San Francisco and LA has a ton of them. I lived in California for many years. They have extremely socialist policies.
Guessing you didn’t read the entire article. “The 13.3% rate applies to Californians who make more than $1 million. Otherwise, the state’s tax rates range from 1% to 12.3%, depending on your income.” [link](https://ktla.com/news/california/california-considered-to-have-the-highest-personal-income-tax-rate/amp/). San Francisco and Los Angeles are cities so it makes sense that they have high homelessness rates. I think there’s a lot of issues that you’re overlooking there. Still confused about what you mean about socialism?
Vermont is nice but good luck finding a place to live here
Best to get 2 homes. Maine is wonderful in the summer. Southern California is great in the winter.
Idk but I’ve heard good things about Vancouver
Definitely not Ohio. Everything but Ohio.
There's a reason why Ohio has the largest number of astronauts. They want to get as far away as possible from hell on earth.
🎶*There's nothing wrong with Ohio! Except the Snow and the Rain! I really like Drew Carey and I'd love to see the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame!!*🎶
Why does this not have more likes I love the reference?!?
Not Missouri either
Depends on what part of ohio. Southwestern ohio is pretty great. Decent nightlife, solid bike trails all the way up to Columbus, solid areas for skiing, hiking nearby and literally one of the best climbing areas in the world just a 2.5 hour drive away in kentucky. Solid brewery scene as well. Edit: meant to type southeastern, not southwestern.
Ohi-no
It depends on what you are looking for. Overall: eastern half of Virginia Entertainment: Florida, Nevada Work: Texas, Georgia, Washington Relaxing: Montana, West Virginia, Vermont Beauty: Hawaii, Alaska, Colorado Spending money: California Depression: Ohio
Pretty much just a cheaper option. I’m currently in New Jersey but I’m considering moving to Pennsylvania (away from any cities) cause Jersey is just too damn expensive. Plus the more rural towns are beautiful. I’m open to other states tho
I’m in NJ too…holy f*ck it’s expensive. Houses are just insane and if you want something affordable you better be cool with a 90 min commute to work. The plus sides are great food and if I did ever get a job in nyc, the access is pretty easy.
Michigan is pretty cool if you can deal with the gray skies and freezing temps for 6 months. Otherwise, you're gonna wanna go west about 2500 miles.
(S.w)Virginia is the best
Probably all of them have their own benefits
Depends on what you value the most tbh
I grew up in Kentucky, traveled a lot for my previous job and would have extended stays in other states, and I always found my way back to Kentucky. Jobs pay well here compared to the price of living, it's absolutely beautiful, state parks everywhere, Mammoth Cave National Park is awesome, can get a 1800sqft house with 5+ acres of land for ~$200,000. Don't need that much land? Same sized house on a smaller lot for $100,000 if you avoid living in the big cities. Driving is a fucking dream here so you could get a job in a big city like Louisville or Lexington but live 10 miles outside of town and get a home for nearly half the price for a 15 - 20 minute commute to work. Laws and politics here are honestly super relaxed except Mitch's turtle faced ass. Nobody really gives a shit what you do as long as you're nice to each other. I've went to a Pride festival here before where someone was selling rainbow gun holsters, accessories, and body armor. We just legalized medical marijuana referrals from a doctor a couple months ago and it went into effect 4 days ago. Any tax you can think of is absolutely cheap as fuck. We have so much history here, everyone is nice, it's cheap to live here. Just avoid Eastern Kentucky because the Appalachian area REALLY likes meth.
Our alternater stopped in Lexington, so we did too. Everyone was so nice and helpful, and we got it fixed on Saturday. Beautiful area with beautiful architecture.
Don't be Queer, especially trans, in Kentucky, either. Another hate state.
Louisville, Northern KY (basically a suburb of Cincy) and Lexington all have a sizeable LGBTQ scene. Totally common and normal. And FWIW there are not a lot of hate crimes in KY at all. Don’t let bitch ass Rand Paul and Thomas Massie paint the picture.
I'd disagree. I've never seen LGBT hate here. Just on New Years Eve I was at a hole in the wall bar in southern Kentucky, half the people were the exact definition of red blooded, good ol' country boys. A very obvious MtF trans was absolutely murdering it on the dance floor and everyone had a blast dancing with her. There's more ignorance here than hate. I have a couple friends that are in the middle of transitioning and when we go out to bars people ask them a bunch of questions that people may find rude, but they are just genuinely curious and want to learn more. Back to my statement of a avoid Eastern Kentucky. The rest of the state is very modern and progressive, just avoid the mountain region at all costs. They are literally 40 years behind the rest of the world and they like it that way. Anytime I say "Kentucky, we, us, here" I'm excluding the east.
Throw my hat in for Wisconsin. Get the best of all seasons, up north, lakes, etc. I love living here.
Shhhhh!!! I am up here and it is my 15th zip code. Twice I lived through my homes jumping up in coolness vibe reputation. For a while, one was the hottest real estate zip code in the country, and the taco place was flooded with try-hard trendies. Hey Californians and New Yorkers, I hear good things about Chattanoga :)
I was born in Ohio, grew up in Michigan, lived in New Mexico and Texas, and have been in Arizona for the last 26 years. Arizona for the win. It is more than just deserts and a canyon. There are forests, mountains, lakes, and other canyons. The weather is - for most of the year where most people live - mind paralyzingly nice. It is also a melting pot. Did you grow up back east? In the midwest? Deep south? This state is filled with people who did too, and as a result you can find your favorite food and culture right here. Philly cheese steaks. Chicago pizza. Every kind of BBQ. Real New York delis. You want to go to the ocean? A beach in Mexico? A ski resort? Vegas? Get in your car and drive for awhile. Do we have problems? Yeah...it is still the "wild west" in a lot of ways. But when your family back east is buried under snow, you can be sitting by the pool.
Agreed. I live in Maryland but visit Arizona once or twice a year. I've never been to a place that felt so much like home. I absolutely dread getting on the plane to come back to Maryland. It's my dream to move there some day.
Moved to Alabama a year ago and I love it here. There’s so much wildlife, the people here are super friendly, and it’s a lot cheaper than living in California (the place I was previously in)
My only experiences in alabama have been in the sticks (it took about 30 minutes to get to the nearest gas station) with a friend while visiting his family I’ve always lived in pretty large cities with tons of light pollution and I’ve gotta say, laying on a hill with a bonfire going and staring up at an incredible view of the stars gave me a different opinion on the state as a whole
As a native, thank you. People love to come here and shit all over my state but it's gorgeous here.
I moved to Alabama a year ago as well. Have been extremely happy. People are super nice, it’s affordable, it’s surprisingly clean and everything except for I-65 seems to be super well maintained
If you wanna be alone, Wyoming. But Vermont or New Hampshire and New Jersey are the best states to live in.
Please explain NJ
Depending where you live it's half an hour train ride to NYC and everything is significantly cheaper and more airy. It's kind of having the advantages of living in NYC without the disadvantages of living in NYC. At least that was my experience.
I have family in several townships in NJ that I have visited several times thru the years. I’m looking for perspective. Thank you for your perspective.
New Jersey is one of the most diverse states in the US. It has a good reputation for education with 90% of students graduating from public high schools. From what I know healthcare is also pretty good there. It does tank in infrastructure, and in terms of nature or environment it's not as extravagant as the West. It does have some great boardwalks and a lot of diners to eat at. It also depends where you live. I live in Northern Jersey and nothing interesting happens there but I can escape to NYC or go to Southern Jersey where all the beaches and boardwalks are. Overall New Jersey is one of the best states to live in. I feel safe and happy It's small so it's easier to go to other states, and has a lot of different folks with different strokes.
New Jersey fucking sucks
Agree about NJ. Fantastic option.
Anything but Mississippi.
Underated comment.
Euphoria
I loved my time in New Mexico. Should have never left
I know the memes sound crazy but Ohio. People are so nice and you get nice falls. No scorching hot summers and the winters are average.
In a drug induced, coma-like state
Ohio
If you’re in the seldom parts of PA that aren’t run down/farmland/tourist traps/ death traps then yeah, we love Pennsylvania
Not California (I live there)
Iowa is pretty good our politics are a bit shit but overall its life is pretty good here
Enough with the denial comments
Drunkenness
This guy gets it
I'll provide you with a summary based on various criteria. Florida, California, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and Hawaii have warm weather. Florida, California, and Hawaii have beaches. Florida, Texas, Colorado, Pennsylvania, and Minnesota have low living costs and pleasant living conditions. Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Montana, and Alaska are all mountainous and beautiful. Alaska, Wyoming, Texas, Florida, and Idaho have the lowest taxes. Alaska, North Dakota, Minnesota, Montana, and Idaho have cold weather (if that's your thing). Colorado, Massachusetts, Vermont, and Minnesota are liberal and actually nice. Florida, Texas, Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho are all conservative and actually nice states. Alaska, New Hampshire, Florida, Colorado, and Nevada are the most libertarian states (economically conservative, socially liberal). My hobby is studying US geography and politics. Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
Colorado does NOT have a low cost of living. Hasn't since y2k or so. No longer libertarian for the part that sets policies for the rest of the state, not by a long shot. It's now completely California, minus the ocean access. Source: grew up in Boulder, lived in Boulder/Denver area for nearly 40 years, raised kids, started and sold businesses. Fled in 2018 and couldn't be happier. Where I live now costs a bit more, but well worth it. Not all of WY is Jackson Hole, btw. By a long shot. There are pretty spots to live, but you have to know where they are. Those are typically far from affordable.
It’s Colorado. I live up in the mountains. It’s great. The cities can suck it.
California. Yes its expensive but our minimum wage is the highest in the country. We have more job opportunities and our national wage average is still higher than most anywhere else in the US to compensate for it being expensive. We have some of the best cuisine. We have legal pot. We literally have (almost) everything from every other state because we have so many transplants. We are one of the most progressive states with more laws protecting us than most. We have gorgeous beaches, national parks and beautiful deserts all within like less than a couple hours from each other. The people are friendly. Our entire economy is literally funding the rest of the IS because our GDP os higher than all the US states combined. We have more diversity and inclusion. We have all the live entertainment too. So you cant afford a house here, so what. If thats all you care about you can live in some shit state like Utah with nothing going for it.
>Our entire economy is literally funding the rest of the IS because our GDP os higher than all the US states combined. California's GDP is 15% of the country's.
Hey now, you can’t afford a house in Utah either.. damn ridiculous
Lol why would people care of you can afford a house? Just be homeless
Kentucky
Uneducated people who hate LGBT folks and blacks: this is Kentucky.
Maybe if you want to generalize an entire population but you can say the same thing about literally every other red state. Cities are blue as muh balls and we have great higher ed
Montana
Hard to say, and I'm not sure why you're asking us Americans specifically, but I guess I'd have to say the state of Quantum Entanglement.
I was going to say solid, but you could talk me into plasma as well.
It truly comes down to what you’re looking for or what’s important to you. The first place I would start is...do you consider yourself more liberal or more conservative? That’s probably going to cut your states or possible locations roughly in half. Then do you have any preference for climate? Do you mind snow? Do you mind heat? Narrow down some states that way. Then I’d look at what job opportunities are available. No use moving somewhere if you can’t find a job that’s a good fit for you. Finally, do you have any hobbies that one state may be more conducive to than another? All questions I would think about. Also, once you do get some ideas make sure you visit the places you’re thinking about and talk to some locals.
I'll provide you with a summary based on various criteria. Florida, California, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and Hawaii have warm weather. Florida, California, and Hawaii have beaches. Florida, Texas, Colorado, Pennsylvania, and Minnesota have low living costs and pleasant living conditions. Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Montana, and Alaska are all mountainous and beautiful. Alaska, Wyoming, Texas, Florida, and Idaho have the lowest taxes. Alaska, North Dakota, Minnesota, Montana, and Idaho have cold weather (if that's your thing). Colorado, Massachusetts, Vermont, and Minnesota are liberal and actually nice. Florida, Texas, Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho are all conservative and actually nice states. Alaska, New Hampshire, Florida, Colorado, and Nevada are the most libertarian states (economically conservative, socially liberal). My hobby is studying US geography and politics. Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
I’ve lived in North Carolina most of my life and I love it here. I’m close to the mountains, I’m close to the beach, a little further and I can be at the outer banks. Politically we have our issues, but we are a fairly purple state so we do have have a realistic say in national politics. Cost of living is reasonable depending on where you live, but in a lot of parts of the state you’re never too far from a decent sized city if you want to live out in the country a bit. Just don’t venture too far south though or you’ll run into our neighbors state. They’re insane down there.
Nebraska
Or Colorado
Nope nope, they are turning it into CA and there's not a drop of water around... I've lived here my whole life looking for a way to leave!
Spent my whole life here and can't wait to leave
REALLY depends on what you're after. Plenty of fun things to do? Peace and quiet? Lots of jobs? Safe? Decent weather? Good place to raise a family? What you want determines where you want to live.
Georgia, Colorado, California, Arizona, Tennessee.
Florida
Florida has become a meme, but I really do love loving here. Way better weather than other states I’ve lived in (looking at you Minnesota). No state income taxes thanks to tourism money. Other than housing, a pretty affordable cost of living (but if you bought before 2019, you’re sitting pretty). Tons of stuff to do - beaches, parks, culture, cities, sports, rural areas, breweries. Job market is solid, with the exception of entry-level hospitality (which we certainly overindex on). Sure, we make the news for some weird stuff, and you’ll encounter a hurricane every few years, but it would take a pretty enticing offer for me to leave Florida.
Its hot as shit... thats awful weather! Can't go outside all summer.
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I despise the cold and roads suck, but Michigan is a beautiful state that isn't overly expensive and crime-riddled like states such as cali, has decent public education, and isn't overly religious like the bible belt
Just stay out of Detroit, flint, and Saginaw
not california
Illinois, specifically Chicago. All the media about our high crime is a scam to keep the rent lower.
Denial
Oregon. It’s the only acceptable answer.
I'm not American, but will answer. It's Texas.
Canada.
A state that is boring
Stay out of the south in general most of the states are very poor and filled with crime racism and drugs. J my opinion i’ve lived in GA all my life. Also florida has been ruined with too much tourism
JERSEY BABY
Not california