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Of the cities listed I would pick Houston because the people seem pretty nice and relatable to me. Cost of living is low. Southern but diverse culture. I like hot weather and I get tired of the cold after a few weeks. Also I think there's some fairly good beaches about an hour away. And my wife and I have friends in Houston and Dallas, although I'm not crazy about living in Dallas but I'd be a few hours from them in Houston. Plus there's no place in Georgia on the poll lol. So yes, Houston.
Next would be Las Vegas because it seems fun like there's always stuff to do and see, and I also love southwestern/desert landscapes and parks.
Then Miami because although I don't like Miami at all but I do like the natural beauty of Florida in general.
Then Phoenix and Dallas.
Finally I have to say New York is an awesome city that I enjoy visiting but it's too expensive for me and the cold doesn't help. Remove one of those factors and it would probably top my list.
I can't even consider San Francisco or Los Angeles. Not a fan of California in general, outside of the national parks. I don't think I could get used to the people and the culture. Chicago is ok but too cold and I already lived there so long. Boston is whatever. Never even been curious about Philadelphia.
SF is the only one that doesn't have long periods of uncomfortable weather. It's also a very good urban city, despite their attempts to turn it into an asylum and/or museum.
SF is the only one that doesn't have long periods of uncomfortable weather. It's also a very good urban city, despite their attempts to turn it into an asylum and/or museum.
The one thing that always surprises me about SF though is how sometimes certain cold-ish temperatures, say between 40 and 50 degrees, can sometimes feel colder there compared to other places at the same temperatures. I'm not sure how to explain it, but in numerous trips to SF over the years, this has happened quite a bit. Whether during the day if it's kind of drizzly out or at night it seemed colder than other places that could get similar weather (NYC, Chicago, etc) for some reason. Not sure if it's a humidity level thing or what. Had the same thing happen in Istanbul actually - way under normal winter month weather during my first visit. High of upper 30s for a few days but literally felt like low 20s somehow. Not as bad in SF, but just seems colder than it really is at times. I grew up mostly in Minnesota and can handle all sorts of crazy temperatures, but for whatever reason in SF, there's been a few times where I wanted nothing more than a really warm bed with the heat up.
SF is the only one that doesn't have long periods of uncomfortable weather. It's also a very good urban city, despite their attempts to turn it into an asylum and/or museum.
Not LA? I mean it gets hot in the inland areas and the valleys but close to the coast is nearly perfect
The one thing that always surprises me about SF though is how sometimes certain cold-ish temperatures, say between 40 and 50 degrees, can sometimes feel colder there compared to other places at the same temperatures. I'm not sure how to explain it, but in numerous trips to SF over the years, this has happened quite a bit. Whether during the day if it's kind of drizzly out or at night it seemed colder than other places that could get similar weather (NYC, Chicago, etc) for some reason. Not sure if it's a humidity level thing or what. Had the same thing happen in Istanbul actually - way under normal winter month weather during my first visit. High of upper 30s for a few days but literally felt like low 20s somehow. Not as bad in SF, but just seems colder than it really is at times. I grew up mostly in Minnesota and can handle all sorts of crazy temperatures, but for whatever reason in SF, there's been a few times where I wanted nothing more than a really warm bed with the heat up.
"The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco." --Mark Twain
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SF Bay Area has multiple microclimates....I used to live in Marin County (just a few miles from SF, across the GG Bridge, and there could easily be a 15 degree, sometimes more, difference in temperature. Mt Tamalpais would block out the fog, thus keeping it warmer. Similar for the East and South Bay/Peninsula. The city of SF sucks in the fog like a vacuum which is why it is colder; the further you get out of the city the warmer it can get. The entire Bay Area can be chilly from mid November through end of March.
BTW, it can get “chilly” in SoCal from December through early March..take a look at the current 10 day forecast—the high of the day will only be from the high 50’s to the low 60’s with temperatures dipping into the 40’s at night....not awful, but some homers like to incorrectly claim that every day is a beach day there (showing up in a sweatshirt or jacket at the beach does not meet my definition of a beach day)—simply not true, though still better than most places.
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Chicago. Most beautiful city, worlds best Architecture, museums, best food, great neighborhoods, parks, Theater, great transit, very clean, very friendly, river walk and beautiful beaches!
I visited SF in 2017, & I really liked it! It was interesting, & a good combination of Urban & great scenery. The food was good, & it just seems like class cool place to live. Plus that area has a booming tech industry, which is in my field of study.
As great as NYC is, I've been there many times, & I could just take the train to go there when I want to. I would choose somewhere in the West as it's less common to me.
If money wasn't a factor, & I was given a place to temporarily locate, I'd choose San Francisco.
Chicago. Most beautiful city, worlds best Architecture, museums, best food, great neighborhoods, parks, Theater, great transit, very clean, very friendly, river walk and beautiful beaches!
I picked Philly, but Chicago is a VERY close 2nd for me. I agree with you on all of your points. The people are the friendliest of other cities like NYC, Boston, Philly, LA, SF, etc from my own experiences. The downtown is surprisingly clean for a city of that size. Just love the area.
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