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My family and I will be moving from Charleston area SC.
Well I have been dead set on Charlotte myself but one of the main reasons for us to make the move was to be closer to the mountains.Sure we have the beach here but thats not really our thing.The more and more my wife and I were looking at making trips to the mountians from Charlotte we started looking at Asheville.
I know ther are going to be some MAJOR differences between these two cities,size of course being the most obvious,but does Asheville still have alot to offer?
I have read around the bords and seen that Asheville seems to have a laid back hippy vibe going on...Im ok with that,I dont mind saying that I smoke marijuana responsibly so that could be a plus,but I would not let that define my decision.
I would be working as an electrician,of course I will set up a job before I move but was wondering if electricians have trouble finding work in Asheville?
Sory to go on and on but any advice or info would be appriciated!!!
My family and I will be moving from Charleston area SC.
Well I have been dead set on Charlotte myself but one of the main reasons for us to make the move was to be closer to the mountains.Sure we have the beach here but thats not really our thing.The more and more my wife and I were looking at making trips to the mountians from Charlotte we started looking at Asheville.
I know ther are going to be some MAJOR differences between these two cities,size of course being the most obvious,but does Asheville still have alot to offer?
I have read around the bords and seen that Asheville seems to have a laid back hippy vibe going on...Im ok with that,I dont mind saying that I smoke marijuana responsibly so that could be a plus,but I would not let that define my decision.
I would be working as an electrician,of course I will set up a job before I move but was wondering if electricians have trouble finding work in Asheville?
Sory to go on and on but any advice or info would be appriciated!!!
BOTH are EXCELLENT cities. Asheville has become VERY expensive though. Much more expensive than Charleston, SC...MUCH MORE!
Yes that is somthing that I have been worried about since I was so happy that Charllote was going to be cheaper than Charleston.
Seems like Asheville may be a little harder making a living in.
Do you know if the suburbs are pricey as well or is there some affordable living around for a young family pulling in around 30 to 40k?
Yes that is somthing that I have been worried about since I was so happy that Charllote was going to be cheaper than Charleston.
Seems like Asheville may be a little harder making a living in.
Do you know if the suburbs are pricey as well or is there some affordable living around for a young family pulling in around 30 to 40k?
I wouldn't say that Charlotte is cheaper than Charleston at all. If it is it is in the areas of town that you would NOT want to live. Charlotte is not cheap.
You should look into Gaston County (population should be a little over 200,000 by now). Easy drive into Charlotte from I-85 and you will save some time driving to the mountains/Asheville area (instead of living north or south of Charlotte). You can take I-85 to 74 or 321. Also, if you don't feel like driving to the mountains, there's Kings Mountain and Crowders Mountain State Park. There should also be more business for you here in the Charlotte area.
You should look into Gaston County (population should be a little over 200,000 by now). Easy drive into Charlotte from I-85 and you will save some time driving to the mountains/Asheville area (instead of living north or south of Charlotte). You can take I-85 to 74 or 321. Also, if you don't feel like driving to the mountains, there's Kings Mountain and Crowders Mountain State Park. There should also be more business for you here in the Charlotte area.
You should look into Gaston County (population should be a little over 200,000 by now). Easy drive into Charlotte from I-85 and you will save some time driving to the mountains/Asheville area (instead of living north or south of Charlotte). You can take I-85 to 74 or 321. Also, if you don't feel like driving to the mountains, there's Kings Mountain and Crowders Mountain State Park. There should also be more business for you here in the Charlotte area.
Good suggestion Mike - living in Charlotte can be expensive, Gaston county would be more affordable in some places for sure. Plus, I like the way you just hop on 321 to get up to the mountains in no time
Sorry I didnt make it clear that I would be wanting to stay on the outskirts of Charlotte.
I have checked the cost of living calculator on Sperlings best places and with a salary of 30k its 13% cheaper to live in the Charlotte area than it is to live in the Charleston area!
Seems to me the best thing to do is live in the Charlotte area and make the weekend trips to Asheville
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