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Pennsylvania is the clear winner in this thread. I think it is one of the most underrated states in the USA. But clearly it is gaining traction. Overtaking Illinois this year to become the 5th largest state in the USA and 3rd largest on the East Coast.
Pennsylvania is the clear winner in this thread. I think it is one of the most underrated states in the USA. But clearly it is gaining traction. Overtaking Illinois this year to become the 5th largest state in the USA and 3rd largest on the East Coast.
Not to dismiss too much of what's polled and said on C-D, but we should all take into account what a larger population does to polling numbers and overall commentary on here.
Look at poor little Rhode Island!
In all fairness, I think PA has a legitimate argument as one of the best states in the Northeast, certainly when you consider QOL, but I do often think about how population sways these vs. threads.
NJ is extremely underrated thanks to perception and what it has to offer imo.
I'm going with NJ here.
It's probably got the best location out of every state on this poll. Literally 2 to 3 hours (barring traffic) from any of the aforementioned states on the poll and major cities (Baltimore, DC, Philly, Boston, etc).
Proximity to a Global Alpha ++ city (NYC) also helps depending on location.
NJ has 24/7 diners on almost every major commercial street and the cuisine options are definitely there.
But NJ would probably lose on QOL since it's not everyone's cup of tea.
If I had to choose one state to live in other than Maryland on the Eastern Shoreboard and/or grow up in, it would definitely be NJ.
Not to dismiss too much of what's polled and said on C-D, but we should all take into account what a larger population does to polling numbers and overall commentary on here.
Look at poor little Rhode Island!
In all fairness, I think PA has a legitimate argument as one of the best states in the Northeast, certainly when you consider QOL, but I do often think about how population sways these vs. threads.
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New York for me...urban (heck, even some of its suburban would be considered urban in many other areas of the country), history, culture, food, beaches, mountains, education, medical facilities, and the Yankees.
Pennsylvania is my preference for a variety of reasons. I prefer purple states over solid blue or red states, and like the predominant housing styles better than New England's. Basically it is well balanced and has a lot of different features - most people should find somewhere in the state that appeals, whether it is urban, suburban or rural; east, central or west; academic hub, historic Rust Belt or classic Americana river town. The state is difficult to stereotype due to its variety.
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