Where in VA is the cost of living the lowest, yet a lot of jobs? (Norfolk: 2011)

[tinmat02]

Hi.
Thinking of moving to VA, I need to be where ever it is in VA that is CLOSEST to North Carolina (specifically Fayetteville, NC). I need it to be where their are JOBS and affordable living (an apartment around $500-$700). I searched a little bit, and it seems like its VERY expensive there. Is this true? I couldn't find an apartment under $1,000 a month!
Any advise is appreciated.
thanks

[dorisagl]

Hi
Try this place 7500 Old Centreville Road, Manassas VA. 20111 Tel.703-361-1492.their prices may be within your range.

[tinmat02]

Thank you for the info. Do you live in that area? Do you happen to know of any places you could recommend in NC? I am undecided between VA and NC. Keep in mind I would like to be no more than 2 hours away from Fayetteville, NC. That's my PREFERENCE anyway! I am open to other possibilities too though. I definately need to move where the cost of living isn't expensive and their would be JOBS! I know jobs are scarse everywhere, but I need the place I choose to at least be building up not down. Husband does construction (painting) etc.... I can work anywhere but my field preferably is office work in the medical field.
Thanks a bunch.

[tinmat02]

Thinking of moving to VA, I need to be where ever it is in VA that is CLOSEST to North Carolina (specifically Fayetteville, NC). I need it to be where their are JOBS and affordable living (an apartment around $500-$700). I searched a little bit, and it seems like its VERY expensive there. Is this true? I couldn't find an apartment under $1,000 a month!
Any advise is appreciated.

I am undecided between VA and NC and possibly even GA. Keep in mind I would like to be no more than 2 hours away from Fayetteville, NC. That's my PREFERENCE anyway! I am open to other possibilities too though. I definately need to move where the cost of living isn't expensive and their would be JOBS! I know jobs are scarse everywhere, but I need the place I choose to at least be building up not down. Husband does construction (painting) etc.... I can work anywhere but my field preferably is office work in the medical field.
Thanks a bunch.

[rtandc]

Originally Posted by tinmat02

Thank you for the info. Do you live in that area? Do you happen to know of any places you could recommend in NC? I am undecided between VA and NC. Keep in mind I would like to be no more than 2 hours away from Fayetteville, NC. That's my PREFERENCE anyway! I am open to other possibilities too though. I definately need to move where the cost of living isn't expensive and their would be JOBS! I know jobs are scarse everywhere, but I need the place I choose to at least be building up not down. Husband does construction (painting) etc.... I can work anywhere but my field preferably is office work in the medical field.
Thanks a bunch.

There is no place in VA where you can reach Fayetteville NC in two hours or less so if the 2 hour rule is something you wont flex on the state of VA is out

[robbobobbo]

As stated, the closest in Virginia with jobs will be at least 3 hours away from Fayetteville. Danville is about 3, Suffolk, Norfolk, Va Beach area 3.5 or more. Manassas?? Out of the question.

And if you have to be within 2 hours driving distance, how could you consider Georgia? Isn't there anywhere in NC that fits the bill for jobs and housing you can afford? For example:

Charlotte Apartment Listings - Houses for Rent in Charlotte

Wilmington Apartment Listings - Houses for Rent in Wilmington

[rtandc]

Also if you think housing in Fayetteville, NC is expensive dont even bother looking at many cities in Va