Why are there so many people moving from New York and California? (Baltimore: transplants, find a job)

[md to nc]

Originally Posted by Tom Lennox 70

Honestly I don't think all the people moving here from NY and NJ (dont' know many from California) are a positive thing for our state. Well people mention Maryland is cheaper but what will happen is these newcomers will drive up the cost of housing and make it harder for us natives. Look at places on the Eastern Shore and the outskirts of Howard and Montgomery County getting more expensive, the ridiculous prices in Bethesda, and the new yuppification of downtown Baltimore.

Also these people often bring their liberal politics with them. Including higher and higher property taxes, sales taxes, and other taxes to fund more and more public welfare programs. An emphasis on high-density vs. suburban and rural development. Also the aggressive, unfriendly, harried, fast paced lifestyle the New Yorkers bring with them.

I completely agree with you. I felt it living in MD and now feeling it here in NC, where can I go to escape!!!

[md to nc]

Originally Posted by danwxman

That's funny because so many Marylanders are moving to south central PA for lower taxes and cost of living.

Yes at one point in time that was the way to go but not any longer...same scenario home prices going up and taxes along with it.....

[danwxman]

Originally Posted by md to nc

Yes at one point in time that was the way to go but not any longer...same scenario home prices going up and taxes along with it.....

There was a run up along the Maryland border but actually prices are settling back down. There was never really a housing boom here at all.

[jeepejeep]

Originally Posted by MDbound2

Just curious because I've seen a lot of posts from people moving from New York and California. Is it the high taxes....the lifestyle there...etc? There was a time I would have jumped to live in New York but after 9-11 I totally reconsidered...but I'm just curious as to what could be setting off the trend now?

I can't speak for others but for me it's taxes, overcrowding, extreme liberalism, taxes, rediculous cost of living, humidity, liberals and taxes. OK enough ranting.

[ki0eh]

Originally Posted by jeepejeep

I can't speak for others but for me it's taxes, overcrowding, extreme liberalism, taxes, rediculous cost of living, humidity, liberals and taxes. OK enough ranting.

You forgot the lack of jobs - although that's more the case upstate vs. downstate.

[moving2MD]

Originally Posted by jeepejeep

I can't speak for others but for me it's taxes, overcrowding, extreme liberalism, taxes, rediculous cost of living, humidity, liberals and taxes. OK enough ranting.

Are you describing NY and CA or MD?

[uclabruins]

because they got jobs I am one of those!

[md to nc]

Originally Posted by danwxman

There was a run up along the Maryland border but actually prices are settling back down. There was never really a housing boom here at all.

Yes I was referring to Hanover/Red Lion/Shrewsbury/Spring Grove etc etc area.

[renee_cal]

Originally Posted by go phillies

A decent starter home for $300,000??? Wow...in Northeast PA, $300,000 will practically buy you a mansion.....

OK ill bite what part of Northeast PA are we talking about?
Also I was comparing to home prices in NYC

[Tom Lennox 70]

Originally Posted by ki0eh

You forgot the lack of jobs - although that's more the case upstate vs. downstate.

With lack of jobs I've also heard that in New York City you basically need to know someone to get a job and its often based on connections rather than merit. I have a friend from middle school here in Maryland and he is now working on Wall Street. He's a great guy but he was not the most qualified person and did not finish college but he says his extended family has connections up there. He basically told me to get a job in New York you need to know someone. A lot of people might have grown up in NY but not have the right connections and not be part of the network.

In Maryland its based more on the merit system so people may have better opportunities here.