[wrx04]

I've been living in MI for the past 25 years and i think i'm ready to try out something new. I graduate in May, and quite frankly i'm ready to leave the cold gray skies of Detroit. The only problem is i don't know where. Does anyone have any suggestions for a 25 y/o guy? I want somewhere with a mild climate, cheap cost of living, growing population, outdoor activities (golf, lakes, etc..)and a decent city nearby.

Right now i'm thinking about louisville, atlanta, austin, chicago. Where are all the young people who leave the state going to?

[kazoopilot]

Originally Posted by wrx04

I've been living in MI for the past 25 years and i think i'm ready to try out something new. I graduate in May, and quite frankly i'm ready to leave the cold gray skies of Detroit. The only problem is i don't know where. Does anyone have any suggestions for a 25 y/o guy? I want somewhere with a mild climate, cheap cost of living, growing population, outdoor activities (golf, lakes, etc..)and a decent city nearby.

Right now i'm thinking about louisville, atlanta, austin, chicago. Where are all the young people who leave the state going to?

Well, I'm a young person who's NOT leaving the state, and I'm not one for following trends, but I know alot of my friends are moving to places like Tennessee, Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, and Dallas. I can't recommend any of those places.

If you really want my suggestion, here it is: New Buffalo, MI. It has everything on your list except warm weather, and it's only an hour from downtown Chicago.

[michmoldman]

I hopefully will be moving near Traverse City. If I were to move out of state, I would love maybe upper NY near the Adirondacks.

[zthatzmanz28]

I am agitating for New Mexico, South Carolina or even Colorado. Born and Raised Downriver, 48 years. I have lived in Madison WI, Boulder CO Orlando FL, Honeybrook PA, and always came back to Michigan. Always thought it would be home. But the last 5-10 years have shown me that it is nearly impossible to survive here.
Every 2 years we are starting over economically.
I am making now what I made 4 years ago. When The big 3 and Washington get done destroying the UAW and Michigan votes "right to work" life can only get worse here. When we start "earning" what Mississippi and Alabama workers make, Michigan will become like any third world nation. Next the teacher union will be torn asunder and what will be left?
"Would you like to super-size out order today?"
OR
"Good morning, welcome to Walmart.." (hell, they will be gone when the $$ is, running all the way back to Arkansas with the money)

So, yes wrx04, there is life outside of Michigan.

And as Thomas Wolfe said so eloquently, "you can never go home"

Because it is never what you thought it was before you left.

[Rapunzll]

I grew up in Livonia, lived in PA, TX and Indonesia before moving to Traverse City in 1986. I sold my home in Sept. and in Dec. I moved to Greenville SC. This is a great area on many levels. This winter has been ridiculously mild so far, there are jobs here, the cost of living is less and it's a really cool town. One of the reasons I chose Greenville was because I knew my grown children 27, 29 and 32 would all enjoy visiting here. This is the thread that made me check out the area, when it wasn't even on my list:

http://www.city-data.com/forum/green...enjoyment.html

[wrx04]

Originally Posted by Rapunzll

I grew up in Livonia, lived in PA, TX and Indonesia before moving to Traverse City in 1986. I sold my home in Sept. and in Dec. I moved to Greenville SC. This is a great area on many levels. This winter has been ridiculously mild so far, there are jobs here, the cost of living is less and it's a really cool town. One of the reasons I chose Greenville was because I knew my grown children 27, 29 and 32 would all enjoy visiting here. This is the thread that made me check out the area, when it wasn't even on my list:

http://www.city-data.com/forum/green...enjoyment.html

WOW. That place looks absolutely incredible. I am definitely gonna look into that. I was actually considering SC or VA, but after seeing that link, i think Greenville might have to get bumped up to the top of my list. Thanks a lot for the info.

[Rapunzll]

I've heard a lot of transplants say that once they moved here and had people visit, that the visitors ended up wanting to move here too! Another website I really enjoy is the Greenville Daily Photo:

Greenville Daily Photo - living downtown

[darstar]

Originally Posted by wrx04

WOW. That place looks absolutely incredible. I am definitely gonna look into that. I was actually considering SC or VA, but after seeing that link, i think Greenville might have to get bumped up to the top of my list. Thanks a lot for the info.

I lived 100 miles away from Greenville , SC , in the NC mountains , for 18 years.... Greenville was often a destination for shopping on the week-ends.
Outside of that , Greenville has little to offer. Gets very hot in the summer. few places to find good food ( there are some ) , and , quite conservative.
Religion is its biggest industry , folks wear there beliefs on their sleeves . Not a lot different than most of SC., however , if it must be South Carliona , Greenville is still the best choice....along with Charleston.

My advice , is to go up I-26 a bit , to Asheville , NC. Much more progressive , lots to see and do. Young people abound. Very liberal.... Not sure about jobs however , these days.

Now , If , I were starting over , young , no fear , and bullet proof..... hands down , it would be Anchorage , AK., or if I could con a visa , Yellowknife , NWT. ( Once you have been to Yellowknife , you will understand why ).

Outside of Atlanta , forget the south , unless , you are from there. You won't be happy.

[Rapunzll]

Originally Posted by darstar

I lived 100 miles away from Greenville , SC , in the NC mountains , for 18 years.... Greenville was often a destination for shopping on the week-ends.
Outside of that , Greenville has little to offer. Gets very hot in the summer. few places to find good food ( there are some ) , and , quite conservative.
Religion is its biggest industry , folks wear there beliefs on their sleeves . Not a lot different than most of SC., however , if it must be South Carliona , Greenville is still the best choice....along with Charleston.

My advice , is to go up I-26 a bit , to Asheville , NC. Much more progressive , lots to see and do. Young people abound. Very liberal.... Not sure about jobs however , these days.

Now , If , I were starting over , young , no fear , and bullet proof..... hands down , it would be Anchorage , AK., or if I could con a visa , Yellowknife , NWT. ( Once you have been to Yellowknife , you will understand why ).

Outside of Atlanta , forget the south , unless , you are from there. You won't be happy.

You haven't been to Greenville in a very long time, have you? There are so many options for food that it is crazy, the dt area sort of reminds me of Seattle/Tacoma in that it seems like every other business is a restaurant. As far as it being conservative, I find the town to be a good mix.

Come back and visit again and see the changes.

[tabbcat]

I moved to Durham, NC from Hazel Park, MI and love it. It has everything you're looking for, and I hear Asheville, NC is similar...but you're not going to find great employment out there (or so I hear). Durham is much better because it has RTP (google!) nearby.