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I lived in the Atlanta suburbs--about 30 miles from downtown. We left 15 years ago because of the congestion and because of extreme traffic. The traffic is common amongst most big cities. My MegaCorp was consolidating and I was getting ready to retire.
Of all the large U.S. cities, the most affordable are Atlanta and Houston. The very hard working, diverse construction population only has finishing carpenters and electricians speaking English--keeping the Atlanta home costs down.
All the cities have great economies, as it's hard to hold back towns economically when they get to 3+ million residents.
I would say move to Atlanta, especially if you have family there. But I would tell you to move 50 miles or so from downtown--to the north or northeast. The region also has jobs outside the center city which I would never consider working in. And the hilly suburbs are absolutely magnificent in quality of life.
(We still keep a place up in the lovely Blue Ridge Mountains about 65 minutes drive from Lawrenceville.)
The debate between these three obviously can devolve into splitting hairs.
Do you want dry or humid, east or west? Otherwise, unless you really like or need very specific things, they're all going to offer a very similar lifestyle for the average Joe who doesn't obsess over who has the better trails or nightlife. Ultimately, they care about whether or not they can get a job and afford to live there. All three do well with those two things.
Still, all things considered, I'd lean heavily towards Phoenix.
The debate between these three obviously can devolve into splitting hairs.
Do you want dry or humid, east or west? Otherwise, unless you really like or need very specific things, they're all going to offer a very similar lifestyle for the average Joe who doesn't obsess over who has the better trails or nightlife. Ultimately, they care about whether or not they can get a job and afford to live there. All three do well with those two things.
Still, all things considered, I'd lean heavily towards Phoenix.
I lived in the Atlanta suburbs--about 30 miles from downtown. We left 15 years ago because of the congestion and because of extreme traffic. The traffic is common amongst most big cities. My MegaCorp was consolidating and I was getting ready to retire.
Of all the large U.S. cities, the most affordable are Atlanta and Houston. The very hard working, diverse construction population only has finishing carpenters and electricians speaking English--keeping the Atlanta home costs down.
All the cities have great economies, as it's hard to hold back towns economically when they get to 3+ million residents.
I would say move to Atlanta, especially if you have family there. But I would tell you to move 50 miles or so from downtown--to the north or northeast. The region also has jobs outside the center city which I would never consider working in. And the hilly suburbs are absolutely magnificent in quality of life.
(We still keep a place up in the lovely Blue Ridge Mountains about 65 minutes drive from Lawrenceville.)
I think when it comes to sunbelt suburban living theres not a huge difference. It really does come down to the city cores.You really are splitting hairs over suburbs.
I would NEVER move 50 miles outside any city. Thats why the traffic is so bad. I lived downton but now in a suburb thats only 15 miles from downtown. We I lived downtown I didnt deal with traffic as I was able to tale the subway or ride my bike.
Of recent years there has been a huge surge of jobs and companies moving into the city becaause more people are not wanting the commute.One of the reason housing cost in Atlanta are among the fastest rising in the country.Again the Beltline especially has added to that desirability to live in the city core.I understand if you prefer a more peaceful less crowded area
I think when it comes to sunbelt suburban living theres not a huge difference. It really does come down to the city cores.You really are splitting hairs over suburbs.
I would NEVER move 50 miles outside any city. Thats why the traffic is so bad. I lived downton but now in a suburb thats only 15 miles from downtown. We I lived downtown I didnt deal with traffic as I was able to tale the subway or ride my bike.
Of recent years there has been a huge surge of jobs and companies moving into the city becaause more people are not wanting the commute.One of the reason housing cost in Atlanta are among the fastest rising in the country.Again the Beltline especially has added to that desirability to live in the city core.I understand if you prefer a more peaceful less crowded area
50 miles north of downtown would put someone in relatively easy commuting distance to Alpharetta.
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