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I don't know that you'll find good renting sites, because they really vary in their quality of info.
What you might want to keep in mind is that where you live will really be based on where you find a job (unless your husband already has a job lined up here that he needs to be close to?).
This area is full of sprawl and we don't have any sort of subway or light rail system... just cars and roads, really. Some buses, but I'd hardly count on them with a 2yo child.
I understand that I will need a car. I think I can get used to that. I don't take subway everyday as I work and live in suburb of NYC. We don't have jobs lined up. I guess I just looked on line and saw that for the same price I am paying for a 1 bedroom apt here in NY, I could rent a 4 bedroom house. I thought it was too good to be true. I asked around and found out that is the norm.
I understand that I will need a car. I think I can get used to that. I don't take subway everyday as I work and live in suburb of NYC. We don't have jobs lined up. I guess I just looked on line and saw that for the same price I am paying for a 1 bedroom apt here in NY, I could rent a 4 bedroom house. I thought it was too good to be true. I asked around and found out that is the norm.
Housing is more affordable here. That is true. Most jobs also pay less than they would in NY (well, the area of NY that's near the city, of course).
So, you need to take salary into consideration.
Simple math. If you can make, say, 3k a month in NY, and your rent is 1k a month,
Moving here to make 2k with rent of 1k (plus extra expenses to own and maintain a car) makes no sense at all.
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I guess I just looked on line and saw that for the same price I am paying for a 1 bedroom apt here in NY, I could rent a 4 bedroom house. I thought it was too good to be true. I asked around and found out that is the norm.
That's the norm in hundreds of cities throughout the entire country. NYC is skewed in it's pricing structure for rentals, along with a few other cities. If that's your criteria, you've got plenty of places to consider besides Raleigh/Durham.
And meh whatever makes some GREAT points.
go where you can get a job. If that's here, then welcome!
That's the norm in hundreds of cities throughout the entire country. NYC is skewed in it's pricing structure for rentals, along with a few other cities. If that's your criteria, you've got plenty of places to consider besides Raleigh/Durham.
And meh whatever makes some GREAT points.
go where you can get a job. If that's here, then welcome!
I am sure it is norm in other areas outside the NY area. We chose NC. It is the only state hubby and I could agree on.
I'm not picking on you, really, I'm not. But Maybe if you explained why you both chose NC, we'd be able to help you better.
I agree with Jkgourmet. We cannot help you without knowing why you might want to move here? Do we have what appears to be a plentiful supply of jobs that might be open in your chosen profession(s)?
Have you ever been here?
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Beside the lower cost of living, another factor is he is running away from the snow. He originally chose FL, but I know I would not be able to deal with the heat in the summer. Also, I need to still see the seasons change. I know NC gets some snow, but not nearly as much as we see here in NY. I thought of TX as well, but we have family in SC and we thought it would be better to be closer to them. That is about it.
It gets HOT here in the summer too. Heck, its 90 degrees right now. The biggest issue, though, is getting jobs before you make any decisions. This is important not only for price, but for location. There is a lot of sprawl in this area. You don't want to rent an apartment on one side of the city and then end up employed on the other side, where there are schools and apartments that are just as good. So I would start by finding a job for at least one of you, and then we can help you find an apartment in a great area that won't kill you on the commute. Good luck!!
Beside the lower cost of living, another factor is he is running away from the snow. He originally chose FL, but I know I would not be able to deal with the heat in the summer. Also, I need to still see the seasons change. I know NC gets some snow, but not nearly as much as we see here in NY. I thought of TX as well, but we have family in SC and we thought it would be better to be closer to them. That is about it.
Move to SC? If you have family there and no jobs here, wouldn't that be easier? Weather is the same.
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