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Tough one. Santa Barbara looks beautiful but I'll go with Wilmington as it is a little larger, closer to home, seems more diverse and has a much better COL.
Wrightsville Beach, next to Wilmington, is a very nice beach too! The city itself seems a little "boring" but so does SB, and it is still safe/clean with a nice historic area. Savannah and Charleston/The Outerbanks are also close by-and Philly/NYC not really too far. The weather is hot and humid in the Summer but otherwise seems mild with there still being 4 seasons-just my preference. The Atlantic Ocean is much warmer than the Pacific and better for swimming/water activities. I think I'd like that area a lot.
Asheville, NC or Bethlehem, PA?
I live in NC. Excellent points and I agree wholeheartedly.
I'd have to say Asheville. We drive through/stop by Allentown/Bethlehem on the way to visit my wife's family in Cape Cod. We like the area, with it's rolling hills and farms. Underrated if you ask me. But we have a special place in our hearts for Asheville. Just so much to do with a lot of outdoor activities, especially for a smaller city. Great people. One of our favorite restaurants (12 Bones Smokehouse). Stunningly beautiful area. We're about 1h 15m away and day-trip there a lot.
Phoenix; love the desert and west US attitude, lots of economic growth
Milwaukee, Wisconsin or Cincinnati, Ohio?
That's a toughy. I've been to Milwaukee, and loved it. I haven't been to Cincinnati, but it looks pretty darn appealing for tons of reasons, so I'll go with CIN.
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