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Austin has nightlife, young people
Las Vegas has nightlife, no humidity
Austin misses the criteria of no extreme temperatures. I commute by motorcycle year round in Austin and it sucks much of the year. Blazing hot in the summer, cold in the winter (dips into the teens, we had 30-something days of below freezing temps this winter). And it's flat out dangerous to ride here, with really bad drivers and lots of them.
Parts of Florida would work, but if you're looking for twisty roads there, you might not be happy.
If you're considering Seattle and it's cost of living, there are several southern California options that are in the same ballpark, price wise. Seattle is pricey. San Diego is only about 5% more costly than Seattle and is basically motorcycling weather nirvana.
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I'm heavily considering Phoenix at this point, although I do have at least a year before I have to make a decision. I didn't realise the cost of living in Seattle was so high until I looked at the statistics, so it's our if the picture for now. Phoenix seems to be similar in terms of cost of living compared to Columbus, has concealed carry permits, and (hopefully) manageable weather all year round for motorcycle riding. I'll definitely take a week or two and go out to Phoenix sometime next summer to make sure the weather isn't unbearable for me. I think it's mostly the humidity that gets to me when it's above 80. I'll also look into Oregon. Eugene looks very interesting, especially with a lake and forest within 2 hours drive. Also, as a response to Icemolded's post, I like my second amendment right and refuse to be in a state where I'm required to register my firearms or am restricted in any way besides licensure and private property policies while concealed carrying.
Can anyone from Arizona or Oregon give me some input on the cost of living in the areas of Phoenix and Eugene compared to Columbus? Thanks!
Phoenix is pretty cheap when you compare it to other major cities across the USA. It is for sure cheaper than Oregon is. Phoenix is not humid in the slightest, along with Vegas it's one of the least humid cities in the USA. It does get well above 100 here in the summer but as i've said 105 in PHX feels like 90/89 in Washington DC to me(where I used to live). In terms of our weather it can get cold in winter in the morning and night but cold to us is in the high 30s/low 40s lol. I also don't think you will have to worry about your second amendment rights being taken away in AZ seeing as in most of the bars in scottsdale they have to put a "no firearms allowed" sign on the doors lol.
Maybe DC? I don't know. I'm from Michigan. I live in DC now. But I haven't been here for the winter so this will be my first winter year, but from what I was told DC winters aren't as bad as the winters I experience in Michigan. So I shall see.
Phoenix is you best bet, it has conceal carry and is affordable, the only thing is it does get hot there but the humidity is almost non existent and Prescott which is only around a hour and a half away and is much cooler
Albuquerque, NM, Nightlife, young people, No humidity, I like to think it a goldylocks zone, not too hot, not too cold (It's south but a lot higher than Denver and much higher than Phoenix), excellent food, clean air and mountain views. Drawbacks: centepedes, hobos, crazy cops, bears, 5 in. snow annual.
That's just the floor of the valley downtown. Albuquerque is shaped like a "V". In the South Valley it dips down to the high 4,000's, and at the foothills (probably the west side too) to the low 6,000's. If a few hundred feet were laid out as some other objects (like, well, anything) I'd quantify it with the words "a lot".
I say Albuquerque as well. The dry and mostly warm weather would be pretty good for bike riding, and there would be more interesting rides in that area than there would be around the Phoenix area. I've your going to visit Phoenix, stop at Albuquerque along the way.
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