Where to move? (Helena: rental, live in, relocate to)

[Sadybug]

Hi all! My husband and I are looking to move from the Willamette Valley in Oregon to somewhere in Montana. We love to be outdoors, we need to be somewhere where jobs aren't TOO hard to find (I am a nanny and have been an infant teacher, he does heating and air conditioning stuff). We are looking for a rental that would accept 2 large dogs and 2 cats, no kids yet but hopefully soon. We aren't used to a bunch of snow but can handle a few inches. lol Somewhere not too big, very friendly, "small town" feel... Any suggestions? We are going to find jobs before we move, obviously, and are really needing a change in scenery.... Thanks for all your help!

[KKroeger]

What area of the Willamette do you live in? My husband and I currently live in Aumsville and are wanting to relocate to Montana as well. Really like the Helena area.

[little peg]

Originally Posted by Sadybug

Hi all! My husband and I are looking to move from the Willamette Valley in Oregon to somewhere in Montana. We love to be outdoors, we need to be somewhere where jobs aren't TOO hard to find (I am a nanny and have been an infant teacher, he does heating and air conditioning stuff). We are looking for a rental that would accept 2 large dogs and 2 cats, no kids yet but hopefully soon. We aren't used to a bunch of snow but can handle a few inches. lol Somewhere not too big, very friendly, "small town" feel... Any suggestions? We are going to find jobs before we move, obviously, and are really needing a change in scenery.... Thanks for all your help!

I moved from the valley over the summer to montana, you had better visit in both types of weather, have a job and be prepared to be self sufficiant in many areas of the state, people here actually fix their own flat tires Ocassionally pitch in to help a neighbor, and live indepentant lives, it is not oregon (thank the lord) so you better be prepared or stick to the western side which is more of an extenstion of cal and or.

[Sadybug]

Kroeger: We live in the Eugene area right now but grew up in the Coos Bay area... we were looking into MIssoula but I recently discovered Helena and it seems to be great! Let me know if you find anything out! heehee

Peg: My dad taught me how to be semi-self sufficient...I can change my own tire and now I need to learn how to change my own oil. lol....Who says we want to move somewhere like Oregon/Cal?

[little peg]

Originally Posted by Sadybug

Kroeger: We live in the Eugene area right now but grew up in the Coos Bay area... we were looking into MIssoula but I recently discovered Helena and it seems to be great! Let me know if you find anything out! heehee

Peg: My dad taught me how to be semi-self sufficient...I can change my own tire and now I need to learn how to change my own oil. lol....Who says we want to move somewhere like Oregon/Cal?

Sorry no disrespect intented, some services are scarce in parts of the state, meaning no jiffy lube ect