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Originally Posted by Johnhw2
Taxes.
Liberals like to tell others how to live which generates conflicts so government agencies aren't set up to referee and rule. Takes higher taxes to pay for this stuff.
Conservatives like to tell people how to live someways too but they use churches to do that and churches live off voluntary contributions so no taxes needed for that.
It's not taxes at all. Most are more expensive because of real estate, not income taxes or property taxes. For instance, Massachusetts is a very expensive state and right in the middle of the pack for overall tax burden.
They're more expensive because they have better job markets and are more desirable, which drive up housing costs (and wages).
Looking for a liberal small to medium city that still works for older people 60/70s age. I don’t mind some conservativism but just not the cult of trump. Old fashion republicans are ok, but still prefer mostly liberal place.
Prefer east of the Mississippi.
I’m distressed and I am thinking of moving.
Thanks
I would say a small city like Corning NY, which has a corporate presence that allows for things to do and there is some walkability.
Lots of them in Western Massachusetts. I live in one. Actually more like a village, but townwise check out Northampton. You really can't get more liberal.
Carrboro, NC, and perhaps Pittsboro, NC. Chapel Hill and Durham too, but I don't consider either of those small towns.
Regarding Vermont - choose carefully, some of northern VT is hardcore conservative though I bet that's changing as Burlington gets even more unaffordable.
Taos, NM. Carbondale, CO (outside of Aspen), or Glenwood Springs (ditto). Durango, CO. Fort Bragg, CA. Mendocino, CA. IDK how small you want to go, OP.
If you pick out a liberal state like California there are lots of towns to choose from and many would be liberal. it may also be more expensive then you'd like.
Actually, a lot of the small towns in CA are in the conservative parts of the state, esp. in the agricultural/ranching areas. But some, like Nevada City, Grass Valley, and along the coast, are liberal.
I second someone's suggestion of Port Townsend, WA. I lived there for 5 years and loved it, but it was a little too isolated from the airport in Seattle for me, and I didn't like having to drive 45 minutes to shop for things like clothes, but if those aren't factors for someone, it would be a good choice.
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