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Those that want to live in 'cheap' cities better take deep consideration in what they are getting into.
If one is simply looking for the cheapest housing and doesn't care about the amenities of what the vibrancy of progressive cities offer, then you could go to nearly any state and just pick the place with the suburb of your dreams, the fast food you eat, the church with your favorite demons and a wal mart close by for all your needs.
Literally none of those cities I would ever think twice about living in. Every single one of them is an unattractive, ultra-conservative cowtown. That's why they're cheap. No thanks.
If one is simply looking for the cheapest housing and doesn't care about the amenities of what the vibrancy of progressive cities offer, then you could go to nearly any state and just pick the place with the suburb of your dreams, the fast food you eat, the church with your favorite demons and a wal mart close by for all your needs.
Dude, there are cheap cities with vibrant commercial districts and unique amenities. You really need to get out more. I assume you live in Santa Fe or Taos? I think you must cling to that stereotype to justify paying your inflated rent month after month. And if you are truly out tramping the trails why do you need a different unique restaurant every night of the week? Some of us nature lovers can cook at home and are perfectly content with unique restaurant experiences a couple of times a month.
Dude, there are cheap cities with vibrant commercial districts and unique amenities. You really need to get out more. I assume you live in Santa Fe or Taos? I think you must cling to that stereotype to justify paying your inflated rent month after month. And if you are truly out tramping the trails why do you need a different unique restaurant every night of the week? Some of us nature lovers can cook at home and are perfectly content with unique restaurant experiences a couple of times a month.
Sure, there are well kept secrets absolutely, but sometimes there are reasons why the cost of housing/rent is higher in one place vs. another. There are places that are overpriced and overrated.
But from my experience many cheap places can feel somewhat depressing for certain reasons. I've spent a couple days before in Santa Fe and Taos before, and have driven through Pueblo, CO. All I have to say is that based upon the aesthetics I would feel it justified to pay more to live in Santa Fe or Taos than Pueblo, CO.
However, this is not a universal feeling for me. For example, all the midwestern metros over 2 million people other than Chicago seem like well kept secrets that have their lower costs as a selling point, while Chicago doesn't feel justified to be that pricy. But thats just me.
I have heard Columbus OH has some amazing neighborhoods. I was personally impressed by the Mainstrasse area in Covington, across from Cincinnatti. Bardstown Road in Louisville is mile upon mile of innovative restaurants and shopping, no need to pay high prices to live nearby.
I think post #3 surprised me because in my social sphere progressive is used as a positive term. Should one redefine progressive as a "liberal" who embraces stereotypes? Or is tt neither liberal nor progressive just a narrow minded foodie who enjoys restaurants run by progressive folks.
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but sometimes there are reasons why the cost of housing/rent is higher in one place vs. another.
I'm wondering if people are happy to pay to avoid lower income people. The higher COL is exclusionary. Not something I associate with liberal mindset but this could be how "progressive" is different.
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