Boise vs. Idaho Falls (Pocatello, Coeur d'Alene: condos, chapel, hotels)

[wamommy1]

Thanks

We're really excited about Idaho. Whether it be Idaho Falls or Boise we're excited. Both seem to be good for us. Hubby likes small town life better, I'm a city girl. So we'll see... IF has a bigger job prospect. Happy turkey day

[Nirky]

What about Northern Idaho? It's beautiful here, 4 seasons, trees all over, mountains, lakes. I love Coeur d'Alene, beautiful Sandpoint is 50 minutes north, Spokane is an easy 25 minute drive.

Been to Boise, would not live there, never been to IF.

I came from Kent, WA 2 months ago and it's so much nicer here in N. Idaho.

[StampinTami]

Originally Posted by wamommy1

Thanks

We're really excited about Idaho. Whether it be Idaho Falls or Boise we're excited. Both seem to be good for us. Hubby likes small town life better, I'm a city girl. So we'll see... IF has a bigger job prospect. Happy turkey day

I grew up in a town that was about the size of IF now. IF has so much more than we ever did as far as stores and restaurants go. Even now with the city being over 200K people, IF still has most of what we do. I am a country girl in that I prefer wide open space and the smaller feel to a town/city. I do like the convenience of city life tho. To us IF will provide things that a larger city would but with the small town feel. You guys might find that it will fit both of you.

[wamommy1]

I'm really warming up to IF. Everyone on these boards form IF has been stellar!!!!

I think it's just out of my comfort zone ( not a big city). My hubby and I have been talking about it, and we feel for our family raising them in the big city is a no no for us. We ant them to be kids as long as possible.

I'll know it a few weeks!!!

[IDDQD]

The people who talk about the "horrible" winters in Idaho Falls are massively exaggerating. All you have to do is look at the precipitation stats. Even in the middle of the winter, the streets are clear of snow vastly more often than they are covered.

I have lived in Helena, MT; Billings, MT; Chicago; Los Angeles; Tokyo; Phoenix; as well as Idaho Falls. And I plan on moving back to Idaho Falls within the next few years.

As for housing prices, Idaho Falls is probably the best deal in Idaho. It's clearly cheaper than Boise and the cities in northern Idaho.

It's true that Idaho Falls doesn't look so hot from the I-15 exits. That's unfortunate, but anyone who would make a major life decision based on the aesthetics near interstate exists is a fool. Nevertheless, the new Sunnyside exit on the south side of Idaho Falls will help fix that problem as Sunnyside Rd. runs near the newest, fastest developing sections of the city.

If your concerns are a slower pace of life and cheap housing, Idaho Falls is probably a better choice. If you're looking for the amenities of a larger city, Boise is probably a better choice.

[cleosmom]

Originally Posted by IDDQD

The people who talk about the "horrible" winters in Idaho Falls are massively exaggerating. All you have to do is look at the precipitation stats. Even in the middle of the winter, the streets are clear of snow vastly more often than they are covered.

I have lived in Helena, MT; Billings, MT; Chicago; Los Angeles; Tokyo; Phoenix; as well as Idaho Falls. And I plan on moving back to Idaho Falls within the next few years.

As for housing prices, Idaho Falls is probably the best deal in Idaho. It's clearly cheaper than Boise and the cities in northern Idaho.

It's true that Idaho Falls doesn't look so hot from the I-15 exits. That's unfortunate, but anyone who would make a major life decision based on the aesthetics near interstate exists is a fool. Nevertheless, the new Sunnyside exit on the south side of Idaho Falls will help fix that problem as Sunnyside Rd. runs near the newest, fastest developing sections of the city.

If your concerns are a slower pace of life and cheap housing, Idaho Falls is probably a better choice. If you're looking for the amenities of a larger city, Boise is probably a better choice.

You make an excelent point when speaking of how a city or an area looks from the interstate. I've been across this country several times and I can vouch for the fact that most towns/cities unappealing areas are nearest to the highways leading into the area.

Considering I love winter and the snow, I could only wish that we got as much here as some say we do

[pinkpalace]

Originally Posted by IDDQD

The people who talk about the "horrible" winters in Idaho Falls are massively exaggerating. All you have to do is look at the precipitation stats. Even in the middle of the winter, the streets are clear of snow vastly more often than they are covered.

I have to respectfully disagree.

It's true that you'll get far more snow living somewhere like Boston than you would living in Idaho Falls, but I think you'd have to agree that winters in Idaho Falls are harsher than they are in most other areas of Idaho (esp. Boise).

[Snowbird]

I would have to agree with Pinkpalace. Precip stats are only a part of the weather picture. Look at days without sun, average low and high temps, windchill, etc. I found that in IF the snow and ice, once it fell and set, stayed for most of the winter, and the gray skies, constant wind and bone chilling temps were what made the winters harsh. That isn't necessarily bad, the powder at the nearby ski areas is the best in the world because of the cold temps. In places with a milder winter than IF the snow falls then melts off with more sunshine in between the storms.

[cleosmom]

Originally Posted by pinkpalace

I have to respectfully disagree.

It's true that you'll get far more snow living somewhere like Boston than you would living in Idaho Falls, but I think you'd have to agree that winters in Idaho Falls are harsher than they are in most other areas of Idaho (esp. Boise).

I'm going to have to respectfully disagree to your respectful disagreement, can I even do that?

Fremont County (St. Anthony) sees far more snow than IF could ever dream of as does, Driggs, Tetonia, Sun Valley and even Salmon.

I don't even find it dreary often at all, then again I like winter and snow so perhaps it seems minimal to me?

Now the wind, that is quite real and when the temps are down the winds are beyond bone chilling

[countrylv22]

Hello everyone!
I am NEW at this forum! So I apologize in advance if I am in the wrong area...I have 2 questions about IDAHO
1) "JJCOLLINS" posted that Idaho was a "single party government state" Can anyone elaborate?
2) Also, I went to CDC page and it has IDAHO as having the most WEST NILE VIRUS CASES, not by a few cases, but by hundreds???? Is there any given reason for that? I always thought that mosquitoes & insects were mostly found in humid areas of the country??Can anyone please shed some light on it, and which areas are the most affected. Thank you.