Idaho vs California (Idaho Falls, Rexburg, Sandpoint: home, neighborhoods, middle school)

[DESERTRYDER]

Man I sure hope those Chico house prices are comparable to Visalia calif.
Than means 400 + for our 2700 sq ft with a shop.
Now to find a 2500 home with a shop in Emmett will be the trick.

[janab]

Just to give you an idea we have 5 fenced acres, pond, creek, 2900 sq ft home, large insulated/heated shop( 1800 sq ft) backed by national forest and we're asking 325k. Realter says we are in good ball park range. Our taxes came down and only 1k but we're in ID county. Hubby and I want to down size and travel.

[eastidahomom]

Originally Posted by ArtMom

Im from california too... and I can tell you you'll need to get your lic plates changed ASAP. You will be OK. Plenty of Calif folks up here, but no matter what the others have said, there are PLENTY of natives who dont want Californians here. Thats the plain truth. BTW... you dont have an accent or anything that may set you apart. We talk just like you do. Just get here and show people that you are a good person. You do know we are miles and miles and miles from any ocean right? Thats the biggest down-side. Best of luck to you!

I agree with ArtMom, but they do eventually and reluctantly, adjust.

[norcalmom101]

Originally Posted by eastidahomom

I agree with ArtMom, but they do eventually and reluctantly, adjust.

I am still driving with my Cali plates and haven't had a single problem. I drive to school every day, drive from one town to another every day to work (sometimes 2x/day) and drive all over the region in the course of my duties. I shop, go to church, get involved in community events and activities, so have about as much exposure as is physically possible, and not a single problem having to do with my being readily identified as Californian. Just my .02 cents.

[DESERTRYDER]

Originally Posted by norcalmom101

I am still driving with my Cali plates and haven't had a single problem. I drive to school every day, drive from one town to another every day to work (sometimes 2x/day) and drive all over the region in the course of my duties. I shop, go to church, get involved in community events and activities, so have about as much exposure as is physically possible, and not a single problem having to do with my being readily identified as Californian. Just my .02 cents.

It's that Pretty smile that let's you get away with those plates still on.

[eastidahomom]

Originally Posted by norcalmom101

I am still driving with my Cali plates and haven't had a single problem. I drive to school every day, drive from one town to another every day to work (sometimes 2x/day) and drive all over the region in the course of my duties. I shop, go to church, get involved in community events and activities, so have about as much exposure as is physically possible, and not a single problem having to do with my being readily identified as Californian. Just my .02 cents.

We experienced many. Although, that was some time ago when this area was much smaller. They are getting more and more imports and while they still don't like it, they're almost outnumbered now. Hence, your experience. Also, you haven't been here that long yet.

[norcalmom101]

Sorry, I still totally disagree. I'd have got more S*** for being Californian in one week if I was in California than I've gotten in 4 months here plus all the previous time spent visiting and buying a house.

[norcalmom101]

Originally Posted by DESERTRYDER

It's that Pretty smile that let's you get away with those plates still on.

Awww, DESERTRYDER, you noticed!

[eastidahomom]

Originally Posted by norcalmom101

Sorry, I still totally disagree. I'd have got more S*** for being Californian in one week if I was in California than I've gotten in 4 months here plus all the previous time spent visiting and buying a house.

Are you Mormon? I suppose that makes a huge difference. You're free to disagree, but we know what our reality has been and just because your's wasn't the same, doesn't make our experience invalid.

[norcalmom101]

Originally Posted by eastidahomom

Are you Mormon? I suppose that makes a huge difference. You're free to disagree, but we know what our reality has been and just because your's wasn't the same, doesn't make our experience invalid.

I don't understand your statement but the answer to your question is NO. I'm happy to agree to disagree. I'm not saying you haven't experienced whatever you have experienced, my experience simply does not include being singled out or treated differently for being from California, even when my California plates are associated with political or LDS unfriendly activities, as well as in the aforementioned circumstances.