New York to Ohio (Columbus, Cleveland: appointed, transplants, car insurance)

[Art1979]

After reading a number of posts in this forum. I'm actually quite surprised at the number of people from New York moving or thinking of moving into Ohio. Is the situation really bad in Upstate?

I've never been much north of 79th & Amsterdam, so I really don't know.

[MABCle]

The economy is bad in pretty much all metros close to Lake Erie including Pittsburgh. Still it is a little stronger in Northeast Ohio and especially Columbus and Cincinnati than Buffalo and other upstate areas.

Another MAJOR factor as to the number of folks from New York City to the Cleveland area is the astronomical cost of living there as apposed to here. Everything is cheaper here from car insurance to Housing. There are also a strong finance healthcare and insurance sectors in the economy here.

[streetcreed]

People have been moving from NY to Columbus since the 80s. There is a great deal of new yorkers that moved to Columbus for various reasons. the first is that columbus was a not to far away state with a booming economy in the 80s and 90s. Also, an American Electric Power moved their headquarters from NY to Columbus in the 80s.

Today i think the growth in Columbus has slowed. So if a New yorker moved to Ohio Cincinnati and Columbus would be the best options, as both have better regional economies.

[Art1979]

I guess it may just be the cost of living, because Ohio isn't the first place I think of when I think job opportunities. Like I was telling a lady from Michigan, it's really middle-of-the-road. 5% statewide unemployment versus a national average of 4.5% isn't anything to write home about, but also won't make you run for the hills.

Maybe I've not been paying attention. I just don't remember many NY transplants in my area until now. It's not a bad thing, just seems an odd choice taking into consideration the entire Union.

[MABCle]

Assuming you find a job before you move, I don't know why its any odder than choosing anyplace else. Can you clarify?

[Art1979]

Originally Posted by MABCle

Assuming you find a job before you move, I don't know why its any odder than choosing anyplace else. Can you clarify?

Ever been to Hancock Co. and the surrounding area?

[MABCle]

Just driven thru on I-75 I think, but didn't stop.

[Art1979]

Originally Posted by MABCle

Just driven thru on I-75 I think, but didn't stop.

Then, I'm not sure how much clarification I can provide other than what I've gathered from the transplants I know. They seem very disappointed in their life outside work around here. I can think of two recent cases of the top of my head where they only stayed a couple of years and then went back.

The area's not disguising anything by any means (it's very WYSIWYG), and I've finally ended up telling people that it's a place where you need to make your own fun (quite like the gentleman who now resides in Tiffin). If you're born and raised around here, you're accustomed to doing your own thing. With that said, it strikes me as an odd place to scout and land versus Chicago, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Charlotte, etc.

It just made me wonder if Upstate New York was in dire straits (e.g. I'll take any job, anywhere, just get me outta here.). Like I said before, it's not a bad thing. I do enjoy talking with them over a hot cup of coffee, but know a number of people who seem disillusioned. It's a little sad, actually.

[streetcreed]

And after visiting upstate NY this spring, YOU COULDN't pay me to live there.

I felt like i traveled backwards in time. I live in Columbus. In my opinion the most "with-it" hip place after you leave Phili. I don't find it strange that a ny state citizen would move to a place like columbus, with a higher job growth rate, younger population, more white collar, and a lower cost of living than the other decent job market cities on the coast.

Maybe if you find this strange concept, you A)havent visited cities like Buffalo lately and B) lack a understanding of the culture and opportunities in many Ohio cities

[Art1979]

Originally Posted by streetcreed

And after visiting upstate NY this spring, YOU COULDN't pay me to live there...

Hence, why I asked. That's all it was, a simple question.

I don't find it strange that a ny state citizen would move to a place like columbus.

Since when was Columbus in Northwest Ohio? When I say "my area" that's what is meant. Hence the clarification to MABCle.

Maybe if you find this strange concept, you A)havent visited cities like Buffalo lately and B) lack a understanding of the culture and opportunities in many Ohio cities

How rude! Not only do I find this statement unnecessary, it tells me that I have nothing more to say to you.