considering moving from Oregon..Greenville vs Charleston?

[southerngentleman]

Greenville if you want Ultra conservitive, Charleston if you want conservitive but open minded.
Greenville if you like to be near, but not in the mountains, Charleston if you want to be on the beach.
Charleston if historic architecture is what you want,Greenville for modern.
Greenville if you are more into chain restaurants, Charleston if you are more chef owned great dining.
Charleston if you want Gucci,Greenville if you want Old Navy.
Greenville if you want Meat and three,Charleston if you want sidewalk Cafes.
Greenville if Church is your main social outlet, Charleston if Night life is your way.
Charleston if you are looking for a city rich in Southern History and charm,Greenville if you are wanting to help create one.
So it depend on What you are looking for in a city.

I live in Greenville,But am in the process of moving to Charleston. So find the city that is right for you.Come down and spend a couple of days in both. Also Columbia is a great city you may want to look at that is in the middle. Best of luck

[Steve40th]

I have lived in Oregon (West Linn and Junction City) and in Charleston area. I can say that both have positives. Weather is the only real difference in any city USA. The people in Charleston are no different than Portland Oregon, their just people.
You are the one who makes the difference, and you are the one who either likes it or not.
Charleston area is hot hot hot in the summer, Oregon is COLD COLD COLD in the winter.
It means nothing.
The most important thing is to ensure you can get a job, and afford the home you buy/rent.
I have lived in these states( VA/SC/OR/CA/CT/HI), and own a home in Hawaii.
They all have pros/cons.
My priority when I go back to Summerville is a job. Friends, family, people, things to do etc etc will follow.
Good luck.

[pokrplr]

Originally Posted by Steve40th

I have lived in Oregon (West Linn and Junction City) and in Charleston area. I can say that both have positives. Weather is the only real difference in any city USA. The people in Charleston are no different than Portland Oregon, their just people.
You are the one who makes the difference, and you are the one who either likes it or not.
Charleston area is hot hot hot in the summer, Oregon is COLD COLD COLD in the winter.
It means nothing.
The most important thing is to ensure you can get a job, and afford the home you buy/rent.
I have lived in these states( VA/SC/OR/CA/CT/HI), and own a home in Hawaii.
They all have pros/cons.
My priority when I go back to Summerville is a job. Friends, family, people, things to do etc etc will follow.
Good luck.

You know I have read soooo many posts on this and other boards and I have say, Steve, I like your philosophy!...Good post dude...