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Old 01-01-2018, 02:01 PM
 
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My wife and I are temporarily living in Cape Cod, MA helping care for her mom who is battling Parkinson's Disease. Our permanent home is in the Charlotte area, soI have 2 areas to comment about, lol. These are in no order. There are good and bad things about ANY area. These are just some of the positives off of the top of my head.

Charlotte, NC: 1. One of the prettiest/cleanest large cities in the country; 2. Great weather; 3. Affordable, you get a lot for your $$$.

Cape Cod, MA: 1. Many beautiful, quaint towns; 2. Some of the most friendly people I've encountered in the Norheast; 3. Great mom n pop restaurants.
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Old 01-01-2018, 02:25 PM
 
Location: Erie, PA
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Erie, PA:

1. Affordable housing with a variety of neighborhoods and suburbs available, because f*** gentrification.
2. Good 4-season climate with an awesome winter
3. The lake and all the activities on/around the lake. Presque Isle State Park included
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Old 01-01-2018, 02:32 PM
 
Location: New York Metropolitan Area
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Bergen County, New Jersey:

1) Excellent school systems

2) Quick access to the largest (and best) city in the country

3) Great diners
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Old 01-01-2018, 02:33 PM
 
Location: Jersey City
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Jersey City
1. Easy to live without a car.
2. Great people and neighbors.
3. Lots of events and culture.
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Old 01-01-2018, 02:48 PM
 
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Fringe of Downtown Seattle:
--Easy to live without a car and walk to work (I rent out my parking space).
--Nearly-constant infill and densification, gradually in past decades but amazing amounts in the boom that started in mid-2010 and seems poised to continue for a while.
--Growing international feeling due to residents (influenced by tech boom) and tourism (also booming).
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Old 01-01-2018, 02:50 PM
 
Location: Nantahala National Forest, NC
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Privacy
Wild animals
Privacy
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Old 01-01-2018, 02:59 PM
 
Location: Berwick, Penna.
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It's basically rural/small community-oriented, but only a 2-hour drive from the metropolitan Northeast.

It has more than its share of natural beauty, mostly mountainous -- but proves that low-key, sensible environmentalism can undo most previous damage.

It has adjusted well to a post-industrial economy -- most economic activity here is essentially recession-proof.
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Old 01-01-2018, 03:05 PM
 
Location: St. Louis, MO
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St. Louis:

1) Very affordable

2) Lots of free and affordable family friendly attractions - Museum, Zoo, Science Center, Art Museum, etc are all free ♡ It makes it a wonderful place to raise a family.

3) Weather- we get the 4 seasons and while Summer is very hot, it isn't excessively long.
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Old 01-01-2018, 03:25 PM
 
Location: North Carolina
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Garner, NC:

In a metro area composed of over 2,000,000 residents (the Triangle).
Two hours from the beach.
Reasonable costs of living.

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Old 01-01-2018, 04:53 PM
 
Location: Middle America
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Currently: comfortable climate, clean air, ease of getting around town.

That said, I can't wait to get out of here!
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