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Hi, my fiance and I are thinking about moving away from Hawaii because....you know extremely high living costs and lots of problems with the people here as well. We're open to any city on the mainland (except those with extreme heat! We hate the heat!)
I'm finishing up my degree in Finance, and I'm really interested in working for an insurance company. He only has a HS diploma, but thinking about going to trade school.
We're open to any suggestions, and thank you in advance!
Many large cities might fit the bill, depending on what else you want in a new place. Outside of the Sunbelt -- you say you hate heat -- you could find finance/insurance work in Hartford CT, NYC, Boston, San Francisco, Chicago, Philadelphia, and probably lots of other big cities. But in any of those cities you'd be the primary breadwinner until the b/f gets the training for something with higher pay than he could get now. So the lower cost choices would be Hartford and Chicago. You might consider some of the pricier cities if he gets his training before you leave Hawaii.
All of the "3C's" in Ohio have at least one headquarters of a large insurance corporation, less heat than many parts of the country, and a lower than average cost of living. Cincinnati has Western and Southern as well as Great American, Columbus has Nationwide, and Cleveland has Progressive. While State Farm's HQ is no longer in Columbus, it still has a relatively large presence there.
I just wouldn't feel right about suggesting someone actually choose to move to Ohio.
Ohio is like one of those states where one is just born..... and they have to live there cuz well...they dont'really have a choice.
Anyway, OP... I'd move to anywhere along the west coast of the US. . . Texas, Arizona, Washington, DC, Philly, NYC... maybe Boston....
Atlanta?
Many large cities might fit the bill, depending on what else you want in a new place. Outside of the Sunbelt -- you say you hate heat -- you could find finance/insurance work in Hartford CT, NYC, Boston, San Francisco, Chicago, Philadelphia, and probably lots of other big cities. But in any of those cities you'd be the primary breadwinner until the b/f gets the training for something with higher pay than he could get now. So the lower cost choices would be Hartford and Chicago. You might consider some of the pricier cities if he gets his training before you leave Hawaii.
Many of the Sunbelt cities are no more hot than places like Philly, DC and NYC in the summer so that's kind of a moot point. If the OP is looking for affordability cities like Atlanta or Charlotte would be good options and offer heat, in the summer...like pretty much most cities in the US.
People problems? I'm interested to know since we've considered moving there. What Island and what issues? Thanks.
I'm on Oahu. This is my personal opinion, but...I feel like the locals here feel extremely self-entitled. A lot of them are also extremely racist, especially towards caucasians unfortunately. But people who love living here love it a lot. Just not for me, I guess.
Also, thanks everyone for the advice! After further research, we will probably be moving to Indianapolis
I just wouldn't feel right about suggesting someone actually choose to move to Ohio.
Ohio is like one of those states where one is just born..... and they have to live there cuz well...they dont'really have a choice.
Anyway, OP... I'd move to anywhere along the west coast of the US. . . Texas, Arizona, Washington, DC, Philly, NYC... maybe Boston....
Atlanta?
Worst piece of advice I have ever seen on CD. Ohio can offer a great life for a low cost. Honestly using city data is the worst idea for advice. I would source information elsewhere.
All of the "3C's" in Ohio have at least one headquarters of a large insurance corporation, less heat than many parts of the country, and a lower than average cost of living. Cincinnati has Western and Southern as well as Great American, Columbus has Nationwide, and Cleveland has Progressive. While State Farm's HQ is no longer in Columbus, it still has a relatively large presence there.
Columbus also has grange insurance and safe auto. Also safelite auto glass is one the largest third part claim admins and headquartered in Columbus too.
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