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I've lived in Vermont for 25 years. It's quiet, Burlington is a small city, lots of parks, nature, mountains and lake, but its incredibly cold, trouble meeting people and very expensive to live. I currently live in NYC, I don't like it.
I literally want to live in a small-mid city or outside of one that has access to nature, parks, mountains or lakes/beach. Affordability, generally warm weather and fit for a working professional (tech field) is all i'm asking for.
Can someone help me?
What about parts of Florida near Miami? Portland OR, Asheville, Charleston, Raleigh, Charlotte or any parts of Texas or Arizona?
Last edited by deepindeed; 01-28-2016 at 01:15 PM..
Atlanta would a great option for you and the tech-heavy north side is also closest to "nature" with lots of outdoor recreation opportunities in near proximity (Chattahoochee River, Lake Lanier, Blue Ridge Mountains to name a few), warmer moderate weather, friendly people generally, a very healthy IT jobs market (and economy in general), a lower cost of living than most big cities and some great smaller towns with character. Check out towns like Decatur and Roswell which have tons to do on their own minus having to commute into the city, yet are close enough for work or should you feel the need for events, etc.
Kyle, THANK YOU! Price point? Hmm, welp, I make 35k in ugly NYC. I have no ability to save any money right now. So, bring on those tax returns! I have an MFA in Audio post/production for film/tv.
I've lived in Vermont for 25 years. It's quiet, Burlington is a small city, lots of parks, nature, mountains and lake, but its incredibly cold, trouble meeting people and very expensive to live. I currently live in NYC, I don't like it.
I literally want to live in a small-mid city or outside of one that has access to nature, parks, mountains or lakes/beach. Affordability, generally warm weather and fit for a working professional (tech field) is all i'm asking for.
Can someone help me?
What about parts of Florida near Miami? Portland OR, Asheville, Charleston, Raleigh, Charlotte or any parts of Texas or Arizona?
Portland is amazing, as are the smaller towns around it. It has basically everything you have mentioned, one of the best food cultures in the nation, outdoors, but it is rainy. I have friends who don't mind that at all, but if you get depressed in the winter, it would be a bad fit. If you don't, it would be great.
Asheville is also a fantastic fit for everything you mentioned except that it isn't a major tech town, so that would be dependent on you being able to find work. However, it is a friendly, outgoing town with lots of social activities, parks, national parks, mountains, arts, etc.
Charleston is very insular and unless you are from there, I would be hesitant to live there. Also, the nicer parts of town are VERY expensive. However, it is beautiful.
Raleigh is in the research triangle which is great for tech - it is also only about 2 hours' drive to amazing mountains and amazing beaches. Because of the universities there (there are 3) it has a lot of activities etc. for people to do so it would be probably easy to meet people, and the price points are good. Lots of cute towns around Raleigh as well if you wanted access to a big place with museums and restaurants and shopping, but wanted to live in a smaller town with that sort of life where you could afford a beautiful 1800s era farm house or house in town, etc.
Charlotte is HUGE, but a lot is going on there - it is definitely a city, more so in the way that Raleigh is because of all the corporations based there. But, family and friends who live there like it. it is big enough however, it could be a bit harder to meet people - you'd have to be pro-active and join some groups/organizations probably to meet people, but it is welcoming as far as neighborhoods I think.
I wouldn't move to Portland if you're making 35k in NYC really in any field.
As for the OP's actual field, there's also not much market here for film/tv production hiring here, as much of the work that is done here is crews hired up from L.A. Supply > demand.
At that salary, I'd definitely stay in the southeastern US. It mixes affordability with the warmth you are looking for. Many have already suggested places like Atlanta, Raleigh, Charlotte, etc. Huntsville, AL might be another good choice.
Given what you said, you may want to go as rural as possible while still having access to the job you want. This will afford you a bigger place, AND be closer to the outdoor experience you want.
Good luck
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