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Hello everyone! I am a 23 year old currently living in Las Vegas who is seeking a change.
Some facts:
I'm a cosmetologist and a writer.
I plan to move by 2016/2017.
I like being near water.
I am a highly socially progressive individual.
I enjoy cultural/ethnic diversity.
I like having a car, but not when I have no other choice to get around and am practically a slave to my car, if that makes sense.
I would prefer to be somewhere where there's a wide variety of day trip/weekend getaway options.
Given those facts, which would be the best place for me?
Based on research I've done:
Seattle
Pros: Close to water, mild climate year round, progressive, appears to be very live and let live
Cons: Expensive housing prices (I don't want to have to spend more than $900 on a one bedroom, but I wouldn't be adverse to living in a suburb close to city), seems to attract a rather smug crowd,
Denver
Pros: Also a generally mild climate, reasonable housing prices, on the come-up
Cons: Seems pretty isolated and lacking in day/weekend trip options, the only local water feature appears to be a river (better than nothing but I like bays, seas and lakes better)
Minneapolis
Pros: Lots of history, great artistic scene, doesn't seem to have to crazy a housing market
Cons: Might be a bit too cold for me (I'm not totally adverse to a cold climate but it wouldn't be quite ideal for me either), seems a little more old-fashioned
I'd also be open to anywhere else that people would have to suggest if you think somewhere else better fits my criteria.
Cons: Expensive housing prices (I don't want to have to spend more than $900 on a one bedroom, but I wouldn't be adverse to living in a suburb close to city), seems to attract a rather smug crowd,
That sounds impossible. The one bedrooms here start around $1000. Good luck.
Well, I did look up some of the suburbs of Seattle (such as Renton, Kent, Federal Way, Burien) where the rents were a little bit cheaper, so like I said I wouldn't be adverse to living in those suburbs. Just as long as I'm not living in car-dependent, sprawly, tract-houses galore suburbia, I'm fine.
That sounds impossible. The one bedrooms here start around $1000. Good luck.
Yeah, STUDIOS start at $1,000. 1 bedroom apartments with no washer/dryer or parking or utilities will be $1,100 and up. If you want parking, add another $150. If you want a washer/dryer, add another $100. If you want your utilities covered except electric, add $80. Rent here ain't gonna work with a 1K budget.
Yeah, STUDIOS start at $1,000. 1 bedroom apartments with no washer/dryer or parking or utilities will be $1,100 and up. If you want parking, add another $150. If you want a washer/dryer, add another $100. If you want your utilities covered except electric, add $80. Rent here ain't gonna work with a 1K budget.
Perhaps in the burbs...
Yes, like I said previously, I would be open to living in suburbs of Seattle as I did see a few that caught my interest.
I think you would probably like Seattle the best if you can afford it. The Twin Cities are a great option for you too. The weather takes some getting used to, but it's manageable.
Hello everyone! I am a 23 year old currently living in Las Vegas who is seeking a change.
Some facts:
I'm a cosmetologist and a writer.
I plan to move by 2016/2017.
I like being near water.
I am a highly socially progressive individual.
I enjoy cultural/ethnic diversity.
I like having a car, but not when I have no other choice to get around and am practically a slave to my car, if that makes sense.
I would prefer to be somewhere where there's a wide variety of day trip/weekend getaway options.
Given those facts, which would be the best place for me?
Based on research I've done:
Seattle
Pros: Close to water, mild climate year round, progressive, appears to be very live and let live
Cons: Expensive housing prices (I don't want to have to spend more than $900 on a one bedroom, but I wouldn't be adverse to living in a suburb close to city), seems to attract a rather smug crowd,
Denver
Pros: Also a generally mild climate, reasonable housing prices, on the come-up
Cons: Seems pretty isolated and lacking in day/weekend trip options, the only local water feature appears to be a river (better than nothing but I like bays, seas and lakes better)
Minneapolis
Pros: Lots of history, great artistic scene, doesn't seem to have to crazy a housing market
Cons: Might be a bit too cold for me (I'm not totally adverse to a cold climate but it wouldn't be quite ideal for me either), seems a little more old-fashioned
I'd also be open to anywhere else that people would have to suggest if you think somewhere else better fits my criteria.
Seattle is a great place that does fit your criteria except the price of housing is outrageous! I'd go with Minneapolis just from your comment of the $900.
To be fair, yes, you can get a one-bedroom apartment for under $900 in either Minneapolis or St. Paul...if you're willing to live in a sketchy area.
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