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Old 02-27-2020, 02:45 PM
 
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Hello everyone!

I've been researching and reading the forum to gain more insight into different states and towns/cities on the west coast to move.

A little about me... I currently work in the digital marketing/tech field. I’m 28 years old and have grown up in South Florida all my life and lived in Vermont for 5 years, so I’m familiar with the seasons and winter/cloudy days. I'd be looking to rent only (dog friendly) as well.

The only west coast trips I’ve taken were to Los Angeles twice, since I have a few friends there. I really enjoyed it overall and access to the mountains, beach and sunny days were nice but it felt much like South FL. I’m open to other states besides CA such as Colorado, Utah, Nevada, ect. Having access to nature, hiking, or snowboarding, ect. would be nice.

Any ideas?

Thank you for your help!
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Old 02-27-2020, 03:04 PM
 
Location: NNV
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Sacramento and vicinity. Half hour east to the foothills, another hour or so to Truckee and Lake Tahoe.
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Old 02-27-2020, 03:17 PM
 
Location: Aurora, CO
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What kind of rental budget do you have?
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Old 02-27-2020, 03:24 PM
 
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Sacramento and vicinity. Half hour east to the foothills, another hour or so to Truckee and Lake Tahoe.
Thank you Vic!
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Old 02-27-2020, 03:26 PM
 
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What kind of rental budget do you have?
Thanks for your reply! Ideally, under $1800.
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Old 02-27-2020, 04:21 PM
 
Location: OC
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Thanks for your reply! Ideally, under $1800.
For a 1br? That’s a good budget for anywhere except sf and maybe la. Good luck. If it were me I’d live anywhere in california
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Old 02-27-2020, 10:25 PM
 
Location: Aurora, CO
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Thanks for your reply! Ideally, under $1800.
That is doable in Denver. You'd be giving up the beach for the mountains. Fantastic outdoor recreation, though, and better big city amenities than any other city in the Intermountain West.

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Old 02-27-2020, 10:44 PM
 
Location: California
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If it matters, California and Utah are less transient than the “fly-by” states of Arizona, Colorado and Nevada, which may be a welcome change of pace for you, given that you have spent most of your life in Florida and Vermont. Newcomers pass through Arizona and Nevada in particular like tumbleweeds on a windy day, which fosters an environment that is not suitable for building meaningful, long-lasting, mutually dependable friendships and is critical when you are living across the country from your family and close friends (i.e., your primary support system). And outside of California, Idaho, New Mexico and Utah, people in the West are not particularly religious or inclined towards relationship-building and community-building through religious organizations (i.e., church). The megachurches in Denver and Phoenix are so businesslike and inanimate in their worship, outreach and organization styles, with no well-organized support infrastructure for those who new in town or have minimal support in the community, and people in those churches often exhibit terribly antisocial behavior.

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Old 02-27-2020, 11:07 PM
 
Location: Aurora, CO
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If it matters, California and Utah are less transient than the “fly-by” states of Arizona, Colorado and Nevada, which may be a welcome change of pace for you, given that you have spent most of your life in Florida and Vermont. Newcomers pass through Arizona and Nevada in particular like tumbleweeds on a windy day, which fosters an environment that is not suitable for building meaningful, long-lasting, mutually dependable friendships and is critical when you are living across the country from your family and close friends (i.e., your primary support system). And outside of California, Idaho, New Mexico and Utah, people in the West are not particularly religious or inclined towards relationship-building and community-building through religious organizations (i.e., church). The megachurches in Denver and Phoenix are so businesslike and inanimate in their worship, outreach and organization styles, with no well-organized support infrastructure for those who new in town or have minimal support in the community, and people in those churches often exhibit terribly antisocial behavior.
OP didn't mention religion at all. Not sure why you felt the need to post a treatise on it.

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Old 02-27-2020, 11:45 PM
 
Location: California
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OP didn't mention religion at all. Not sure why you felt the need to post a treatise on it.
I’m talking about the social fabric because that’s highly relevant to your daily life, and social fabric varies widely among the Southwestern states, despite what people would lead you to believe otherwise. You go hiking once per month, if you have time. You deal with people 24/7 at home, at work, in the community, etc.
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