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I remember reading(and my few searches on Zillow) that Santa Fe has a more expensive cost of living, than other parts of NM. If I remember correctly, Rio Rancho has a New Mexico Rail Runner(commuter rail) station, and is halfway between Albuquerque and Santa Fe. So I'll pick Rio Rancho.
Small NM towns: Las Vegas, NM, or Raton, NM?
Las Vegas... it's twice the size of Raton and has a university in town. It's also an hour from Santa Fe whereas the closest city to Raton is Pueblo, CO which is 1.5 hours away.
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Originally Posted by NW4me
Las Vegas.... it's closer to the mountains and closer to Santa Fe.
Albuquerque NM or Reno NV?
Reno... I typically prefer larger metros, but Reno's proximity to Lake Tahoe/NoCal is the biggest selling point to me.
Wheeling. Both of these cities are more economically depressed than I'd prefer, but a large house could probably be had for a pretty reasonable price in either one. I'd go with Wheeling because I think WV is probably a bit more livable than MD, and I like that it's only an hour to metro Pittsburgh.
Wheeling. Both of these cities are more economically depressed than I'd prefer, but a large house could probably be had for a pretty reasonable price in either one. I'd go with Wheeling because I think WV is probably a bit more livable than MD, and I like that it's only an hour to metro Pittsburgh.
Cottage Grove, Oregon or Skaneateles, New York?
I'll go with Cottage Grove. It doesn't get as cold as Skaneateles in the winter, and it's closer to a more populated city(Eugene). I know Skaneateles isn't far from the Finger Lakes region, but to me I'd rather live in a place where it doesn't as cold in the winter.
I'll go with Cottage Grove. It doesn't get as cold as Skaneateles in the winter, and it's closer to a more populated city(Eugene). I know Skaneateles isn't far from the Finger Lakes region, but to me I'd rather live in a place where it doesn't as cold in the winter.
Canandaigua, NY, or Jackson, CA?
Jackson, CA. Nothing wrong with Canandaigua, but I think I would enjoy a chance of pace and scenery. Being in the foothills of the Sierra would be pretty cool and I would personally love having the Tahoe ski areas within a reasonable drive. Wildfire threat would be scary though.
Pittsburgh, PA or Salt Lake City, UT (asking as I have a friend that may move from one to another)
Jackson, CA. Nothing wrong with Canandaigua, but I think I would enjoy a chance of pace and scenery. Being in the foothills of the Sierra would be pretty cool and I would personally love having the Tahoe ski areas within a reasonable drive. Wildfire threat would be scary though.
Pittsburgh, PA or Salt Lake City, UT (asking as I have a friend that may move from one to another)
Does your friend like mountain climbing?
They will have the opportunity to do it as they go about their daily business in Pittsburgh if they choose the right neighborhood to live in.
The mountains are just to SLC's east. Pittsburgh is set in the middle of them. If it weren't for the steel mills that kept the city humming for decades, people would probably wax rhapsodic about its setting the way they do San Francisco's.
But the steel mills are all gone now, so people can now do that.
It's also less isolated than SLC. I'd prefer it for that reason alone, but the fantastic topography is just icing on the cake.
Two towns, same name, neighboring states, that could hardly be more different:
They will have the opportunity to do it as they go about their daily business in Pittsburgh if they choose the right neighborhood to live in.
The mountains are just to SLC's east. Pittsburgh is set in the middle of them. If it weren't for the steel mills that kept the city humming for decades, people would probably wax rhapsodic about its setting the way they do San Francisco's.
But the steel mills are all gone now, so people can now do that.
It's also less isolated than SLC. I'd prefer it for that reason alone, but the fantastic topography is just icing on the cake.
Two towns, same name, neighboring states, that could hardly be more different:
Manchester, N.H., or Manchester, Vt.?
Manchester, NH because it is larger and not as isolated.
Santa Rosa is a very nice place to live but I'm a big fan of the CA central coast and Santa Barbara is probably the nicest place in the entire country and its expensive. For the next one let's assume you're living somewhere in the city proper and not out on the beach somewhere nearby.
I'd go with Pensacola, mostly because I already live nearby and it wouldn't be much of a move. I do prefer its smaller size relative to Jax, and I prefer the Gulf Coast beaches.
Missoula, Montana or Fargo, North Dakota?
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