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It's no secret that many Northeasterners have been heading to other areas of the country in masses for years now. I moved from NY to Atlanta and I actually want to move back there sometime in the very near future.
If you enjoy living in the Northeast, what do you enjoy about it so much that makes you stay? Plenty of my family members want to head to Florida or some place south where it's a bit warmer, but then there's other people in my family who will never leave the house they've lived in for decades.
Let's all be mature adults and NOT turn this thread into a Yankee-bashing (hate that term) or North vs. South thread because frankly, we have enough of those pointless arguments floating around the forum.
Wanna know why I can't wait to leave? Taxes and Winter.
Now now. I know that there are plenty of reasons why people want to leave the Northeast, but this thread is to talk about the great things that make people stay. If you can't think of anything that's attractive about the Northeast, then please just sit back and hang out.
I love my city. It's a bonus that I also love the cities that are within a 2 Hour drive/ride (NYC, Baltimore, DC) and 5 Hours (Boston Providence). Beaches, mountains, countryside are easily accessible. Within a 2 Hour drive from 5 International Airports with relatively quick flights to Europe, The Caribbean and Central/South America.
I could see myself living somewhere different for a while but I know I always intend to return to Philly and the Northeast corridor.
For me, location/proximity to great cities in the US and Canada and outdoor offerings, good area to raise a family while having enough to do in the area, pretty laid back, family, overall cost of livng isn't too bad/average(give or take) and 4 seasons.
Close to many older, interesting cities. Close to many cities with more of an urban vibe than other areas of the country. Close proximity to great outdoor activities. Many cities within short distances of eachother have their own unique cuisines.
Job opportunities, an accent that isn't as annoying (it's all preference - someone from the South will find Northern accents annoying), and socially liberal politics. Oh, and 4 seasons, though the past few winters in the DC to NYC region have been very mild.
(No doubt that someone will start an argument that Maryland is part of the South. I disagree but don't really want to start an argument so I'll leave it at that.)
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