Would you move to north carolina from LI? (Northport, Montauk: renting, condo)

[anotherNYer]

Mmmhh--I live in Cary and drove to Wilmington about a month ago and it was an hour and a half (as I stated--about the same distance to the east end of LI--of course I forgot that to get to the east end it is about a 4-5 hour drive on a good day). I mentioned the mountains are about the same distance. If you feel better add another 1/2 drive to the mountain time. I think the thread is "would you move to NC" -that being said I guess my answer is I would and I did. Again just throwing it out there for people who might be interested in doing the same thing. It seems to bother people that others actually like it here and then insist we're trying to recreate LI. Absolutely not-but what would be wrong with that, as you state(and I know from living there) LI is a nice place to live. SO if it is similar around here I say great, all that LI has to offer just lower cost of living. But NC is unique and we hope it remains that way. To head everyone off-I know you will say it won't with everyone relocating here, but it will. It is a different vibe and those that come seem to happy to adapt to a gentler way of life. It's not just LIers, its many people from all over and that is something you realize when you move, no matter where you go, people actually relocate often and for many reasons. Most people are so adaptable, that is the one difference I notice, people enjoy the similarities and differences of all the places they have lived. It's a big change from living in NY.

[WJFM]

Charlottesville is in central virginia, not western.

Ultimately, economics plays the most important role. NC is cheaper, less crowded etc.. but LI also has a lot of high paying jobs. But the research triangle etc could be changing that.

Why did so many italians/irish move to the US in the 19th century? Economics.. better jobs. If they can do it, so will many LIers if economic conditions are right.

[dman72]

Originally Posted by WJFM

Charlottesville is in central virginia, not western.

Ultimately, economics plays the most important role. NC is cheaper, less crowded etc.. but LI also has a lot of high paying jobs. But the research triangle etc could be changing that.

Why did so many italians/irish move to the US in the 19th century? Economics.. better jobs. If they can do it, so will many LIers if economic conditions are right.

Well, I didn't say I live there yet, and apparently I'd get lost if I tried to drive there!!!

[twingles]

Originally Posted by dman72

NC doesn't thrill me..too flat.

OMG _ I visited my sister over spring break and where she lives makes the north shore look like Iowa. I couldn't BELIEVE how hilly it was, since I too expected it to be flat.

[ClarkStreetKid]

Originally Posted by dman72

Well, I didn't say I live there yet, and apparently I'd get lost if I tried to drive there!!!

Take 95 south until you get to 295 (Charlottesville/64W exit), follow 295 to the end and take 64W. Travel about 45 minutes and you're there. Can't miss it.

[TheTruth08]

Originally Posted by twingles

OMG _ I visited my sister over spring break and where she lives makes the north shore look like Iowa. I couldn't BELIEVE how hilly it was, since I too expected it to be flat.

I've never been to the North Shore, but I always thought Long Island was flat as hell. Everytime I go to PA/CNJ/Upstate I'm amazed at the hills and the natural beauty.

I don't think I could move to NC. I would prefer PA over NC.

[ClarkStreetKid]

Originally Posted by WJFM

Ultimately, economics plays the most important role. NC is cheaper, less crowded etc.. but LI also has a lot of high paying jobs. But the research triangle etc could be changing that.

We've found a lot of jobs down here have salaries that are closer to what we'd make on the Island than you'd think. And the much lower cost of living more than makes up for the salary difference.

[rocafeller05]

Agreed 100%. Ive been playing around on career builder and was suprised by the pay down there. The thoughts of that pay and no mortgage are so ever tempting!!

Originally Posted by ClarkStreetKid

We've found a lot of jobs down here have salaries that are closer to what we'd make on the Island than you'd think. And the much lower cost of living more than makes up for the salary difference.

[UrbanQuest]

unemployment rate in North Carolina is much higher than New York

[dman72]

I must have been on drugs yesterday. Most of Long Island is as flat as the midwest. Not a very good point by me!!

When I was in Raleigh/Durham recently..it seemed very flat. That and Charlotte are where most people from LI are moving.