Where else besides California is the weather similar but COL reasonable?

[Adamson865]

Originally Posted by eureka1

Albuquerque is just a big industrial city. There are about four scenic blocks. Santa Fe is the place if you want to be in NM.

That is such a ridiculous statement it can't be left unchallenged. Albuquerque is gorgeous - there are mountains everywhere, stunning scenery, with vibrant culture (the epicenter of the famous question "red or green?") and history.

Santa Fe is way too small to even be compared to Sacramento.

[alikelysuspect]

Originally Posted by rah62

That is such a ridiculous statement it can't be left unchallenged. Albuquerque is gorgeous - there are mountains everywhere, stunning scenery, with vibrant culture (the epicenter of the famous question "red or green?") and history.

Santa Fe is way too small to even be compared to Sacramento.

Although beautiful, I found the mountains in NM not as pastel pretty as AZ, but the culture is reputed to be far more tolerant and educated, which is a huge benefit to any city and state. Santa Fe, according to some folks I met (who moved there and abruptly turned around and moved back), is too small, too remote, colder with more snow than anticipated, and clearly wasn't their cup of tea. My reaction was "really?" because we hear so much about Santa Fe, and taught that it has its own unique SW aesthetic, that it makes you want to live there, (even though I have never been there). Probably, it's very unfair to Albuquerque, but they should" toot their own horn", as well because we hear very little about it. But, I would like to visit NM for an extended period, if the opportunity comes around. So....what is the right answer to "red or green"? Or, rather, what IS the question?

[Flovis]

Stockton/lodi has better weather than Sacramento, but no one will reccomend it here.
Fresno is slightly hotter than sac(it was 75 degrees in fresno a few days ago and no one made a big deal about it on here ;/ l

Coastal Australia is great

Ashville nc has good weather for the south

Central mexico and baja ca have awesome weather. Shame bout the poverty issues

[2sleepy]

Originally Posted by Nn2036

Northern Nevada, but winter will be colder.

I don't consider Northern Nevada whether to be close to California weather. There is a very short spring and fall in Nevada, and OMG does it get cold in the winter. Summer is quite nice but unfortunately that is when the area is plagued with wind. We to Sacramento two years ago and I have a closet full of boots and heavy jackets that I have not worn once since we moved out of Reno.

[DougStark]

Originally Posted by 2sleepy

I don't consider Northern Nevada whether to be close to California weather. There is a very short spring and fall in Nevada, and OMG does it get cold in the winter. Summer is quite nice but unfortunately that is when the area is plagued with wind. We to Sacramento two years ago and I have a closet full of boots and heavy jackets that I have not worn once since we moved out of Reno.

I agree, sleepy. Nevada climate as a whole, and northern NV in particular, is not for the faint of heart. Very short summers, cold winters and very little precip. Sure is pretty in its own way, tho.

[alikelysuspect]

Originally Posted by Flovis

Stockton/lodi has better weather than Sacramento, but no one will reccomend it here.

Ashville nc has good weather for the south

Central mexico and baja ca have awesome weather. Shame bout the poverty issues

Well, you know, Ashville is in the mountains...and it is small. I would rather be anywhere else. Sorry, it's still the south. Just the south on drugs.

Mexico is a real possiblity. Goin' to check it out, soon. I will give you some feedback. Thank you!