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Old 06-19-2015, 04:39 AM
 
Location: Chicago
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Any particular areas you have in mind when you say that?
Meridian MS
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Old 06-19-2015, 07:01 AM
 
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Old 06-19-2015, 08:13 AM
 
Location: Wicker Park/East Village area
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Any particular areas you have in mind when you say that?
Charleston, SC
Athens, Georgia
really there's got to be a hundred of them
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Old 06-24-2015, 03:45 AM
 
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Also, Portland is more expensive.

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Seattle is worse.
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These numbers are hugely skewed. Chicago is not cheaper than Portland for anywhere most people actually want to live.

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Old 06-24-2015, 08:35 AM
 
Location: Eastchester, Bronx, NY
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I've always said if I ever stumble-bumble into some money - I'd buy a condo on Sheridan with a view of the Lake. The price of many 1 bedrooms here in NY would get you a 3-bedroom one in Chicago.
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Old 06-24-2015, 02:30 PM
 
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These numbers are hugely skewed. Chicago is not cheaper than Portland for anywhere most people actually want to live.
The same goes for Portland, Maine, too..
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Old 06-25-2015, 12:57 PM
 
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I've lived in New York way too long. I'm turning 22 in a month, I have two jobs right now trying to save as much as possible, and I can barely even afford rent in this city like alot of other people. Although the people saying they can't afford their rent are talking about $2000+ apartments. I've been heavily considering leaving and have thought of places like seattle, portland, or chicago. I don't have a college degree yet although I have a nice resume having worked for start ups, the ferry, and a few other places. I'm a photographer as well so I will soon have a second smaller income.

What i'm asking is from your experiences.. What would be the most affordable place (Cost of living, Rent, Groceries) that isn't extremely suburban? I'd be moving with no job or apartment in mind but It's not hard for me to get hired and I can rough it if I need to.

-I don't mind crime, as I've lived near the projects many times and while it isn't normal it isnt out of the ordinary.
-I'd prefer a city that isn't too small but comfortable for a dark skinned person to fit in. Music scene, art scene, and nightlife doesn't have to be amazing but i'd rather it not be non-existant
-Id love somewhere you could go maybe just half an hour out and find miles of woods or rivers or mountains. Something scenic.
-Just as long as it isn't constantly snowing or EXTREMELY cold, I'll be happy. I don't mind rain or gloomy skies or heat.

I'm desperate for any ideas you guys have. I have half a mind to just save up whatever, get a car, and just travel from place to place. (Romantic idea, prob expensive though)
Dislike cold and snow? ELIMINATE Chicago.

Dark Skin friendly? ELIMINATE Portland.

I'd recommend the Bay area, California but it's very expensive.

Don't mind rain/overcast, want a hip scene, big enough of a city to explore, affordable, woods and rivers nearby? MOVE TO SEATTLE!

Hope that helped!
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Old 06-26-2015, 07:48 AM
 
Location: In the heights
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Baltimore!
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Old 06-27-2015, 04:02 PM
 
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If I was 22 again, I'd move to Berlin or do a working holiday in Australia or go study Chinese in Shanghai or all of the above.

There's a lot of stuff like working holidays, discount passes on euro rail, that are only available at your age. Staying at a hostel or getting roommates is a lot better when you're 22, instead of some weird 40 year old.

Knowing what I know now, I don't think I'd would have moved to Chicago, nor would I recommend it to someone your age. It was cool for an artsy twenty-something 20 years ago. Now it's mostly standard issue hipster-yuppies and poor people. Also some of your wants don't add up... like not being cold and being near nice nature stuff.

Don't get me wrong, in many ways I love Chicago but I don't think you'd be missing much if you didn't go there.
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Old 06-27-2015, 04:28 PM
 
Location: Chicago
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Maybe dinner? While they do get big snow events there, it could very well be 60 degrees 2 or 3 days later.
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