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Sorry if I am bombarding you with threads...I am just having difficulty finding affordable cities on my income that also have job availability. To be specific, I would be unable to afford more than $455.00 for rent (an efficiency is fine).
$600 or $700, while cheap, is not doable for me. I am a bookkeeper and they make pretty much on average around $12.00 an hour.
From the suggestions made, I am leaning to the midwest (IN, OH, WI), but still cross-referencing jobs with apartment costs.
I do have a car, so wouldn't need public transport.
I have some family in Charleston, but have found most coastal areas unaffordable.
You know, I have heard great things about Omaha - cheap rent, tons of jobs... my only fear is that as a single woman (46 years old) with a medical history (cancer), I fear that climate might be too harsh for me. I can deal with cold, but not sure about Nebraska winters - those are pretty harsh...?
I don't know your criteria for climate other than what you mentioned about Omaha as being so cold. If you are flexible on the climate perhaps the San Antonio area. The economy hasn't tanked as much in Texas and San Antonio as much of the country has. The region has a good economic base with the Military and companies that are there. Austin is within 1 1/2 hours away or so, both cities contribute to a fairly strong economy in that region of Texas. The climate is hot as summer approaches and into the early fall. The rest of the year is mild including the winters.
I know the area rates highly for people looking for retirement locales. A region that have a lower cost of living and some semblence of an economy. As well as for those that are wanting some type of employment/part time job to supplement income. Decent medical and shopping areas. Basically what comes with a persons criteria such as yours. A lower cost of living in a warmer climate, yet having the opportunities you are seeking.
You know, I have heard great things about Omaha - cheap rent, tons of jobs... my only fear is that as a single woman (46 years old) with a medical history (cancer), I fear that climate might be too harsh for me. I can deal with cold, but not sure about Nebraska winters - those are pretty harsh...?
Well, it does have moments of harshness. The average high in January is 36. Most of the time our winters have about 2-4 weeks of harshness and the rest is very tolerable. Like this year, we had mainly 50-60 degree highs since the second week of February.
Omaha has has one of the nation's most extensive and re-knowned medical facilities (per Places Rated Almanac). Cancer research and care is very good here.
Well, it does have moments of harshness. The average high in January is 36. Most of the time our winters have about 2-4 weeks of harshness and the rest is very tolerable. Like this year, we had mainly 50-60 degree highs since the second week of February.
Omaha has has one of the nation's most extensive and re-knowned medical facilities (per Places Rated Almanac). Cancer research and care is very good here.
2-4 weeks I could deal with. I didn't know - I thought it was much worse than that. 50-60 is nice.
I don't know your criteria for climate other than what you mentioned about Omaha as being so cold. If you are flexible on the climate perhaps the San Antonio area. The economy hasn't tanked as much in Texas and San Antonio as much of the country has. The region has a good economic base with the Military and companies that are there. Austin is within 1 1/2 hours away or so, both cities contribute to a fairly strong economy in that region of Texas. The climate is hot as summer approaches and into the early fall. The rest of the year is mild including the winters.
I know the area rates highly for people looking for retirement locales. A region that have a lower cost of living and some semblence of an economy. As well as for those that are wanting some type of employment/part time job to supplement income. Decent medical and shopping areas. Basically what comes with a persons criteria such as yours. A lower cost of living in a warmer climate, yet having the opportunities you are seeking.
Check San Antonio and see how it fits your needs.
JimRob, several cities in TX were the first on my list (Houston and Dallas leading the way as far as jobs and cheap rent). But I thought (and I dont mean this the wrong way) I would have to be bilingual there to get a decent job (that's how it is in Miami and I thought it might be the same way there). I wouldn't care at all - only from an employment perspective. Or is that not accurate?
Sorry if I am bombarding you with threads...I am just having difficulty finding affordable cities on my income that also have job availability. To be specific, I would be unable to afford more than $455.00 for rent (an efficiency is fine).
$600 or $700, while cheap, is not doable for me. I am a bookkeeper and they make pretty much on average around $12.00 an hour.
From the suggestions made, I am leaning to the midwest (IN, OH, WI), but still cross-referencing jobs with apartment costs.
I do have a car, so wouldn't need public transport.
I have some family in Charleston, but have found most coastal areas unaffordable.
My current living situation is horrible...
I would live in Dallas. Plano, TX. Cheap rent, jobs galore, big and spacious, wide open skies, best tech industry in Texas, most diverse place in Texas behind Houston, and airport is international so I can fly to Japan, Africa, California, Florida, or New York if I wanted to without driving to another city in Texas to cheapen the tickets. Oh and have you seen the women?! Their hotter than fire. Dallas is the way to go!
But if you don't want to do Dallas, San Antonio (where I live now) is another option, along with Houston and Austin as other choices. Their all equally awesome cities to me that meet your criteria!
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