Coastal cities like Lexington, KY or Tallahassee, FL (university, live)
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Hi, I really liked the size and atmosphere of Lexington, KY and Tallahassee when I lived there, but I would like to move to the coast, ideally to an area without snow. Can anyone suggest any coastal cities/towns that resemble these cities? I know Tallahassee's pretty darn close to the coast, but I'd love to know if something comparable is closer. Thanks.
Tallahassee has a population of 180K and Lexington is at 310K, so you would probably want to look at cities that have a similar size comparison. Jacksonville would be a good option and even though officially with a population around 850K it's for the whole county versus the city. The city itself is close in size and feel to Tallahassee or Lexington, with warmer weather obviously and has a coastal vibe.
Tallahassee has a population of 180K and Lexington is at 310K, so you would probably want to look at cities that have a similar size comparison. Jacksonville would be a good option and even though officially with a population around 850K it's for the whole county versus the city. The city itself is close in size and feel to Tallahassee or Lexington, with warmer weather obviously and has a coastal vibe.
Jacksonville does not feel like Tallahassee. JAX feels like a major metropolitan city and Tallahassee a college city.
Perhaps Charleston SC around the college campuses or the same in terms of the Tidewater/Hampton Roads area of VA(maybe around say Old Dominion University, William and Mary, etc.).
Charleston, SC would be a good area to look at. Great area!
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