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I am sure that it is a polarized opinion of these places... clearly people are drawn to them for various reasons, such as job opportunities, centrality, schooling, and so forth.
I like them because they feel super safe, because they have good access to nature, and because they're resourceful... but I can't afford a good quality of life in them.
What are some similar and/or alternatives that are more cost-friendly?
West Coast mainly or only or more open? How small is too small for the city to live on and city to work in?? Can you accept winter? Need coast or lakes?
I am sure that it is a polarized opinion of these places... clearly people are drawn to them for various reasons, such as job opportunities, centrality, schooling, and so forth.
I like them because they feel super safe, because they have good access to nature, and because they're resourceful... but I can't afford a good quality of life in them.
What are some similar and/or alternatives that are more cost-friendly?
So you want a high-end, prosperous, and wealthy suburb for a deal?
Maybe Scottsdale or Tempe outside Phoenix. Summerlin in Vegas.
These areas are all expensive for their regions. You aren't going to find a bargain.
Suburbs of Portland is a possibility... Santa Rosa is too remote.
Anywhere in the continental is applicable; besides ultra harsh winter locations. No need for coast or lakes. Needs to be in a fairly large metro area (1.5 million +)
Scottsdale is a good fit on paper; but I'm familiar with it, and it's not for me due to the desert climate.
Standard names would be good neighborhoods / suburbs of Austin, Nashville and Charlotte, though they might not give you everything wanted.
Other possibilities would include Louisville KY (maybe a high end suburbs to north or northeast). 1.3 mil metro. Columbus OH doesnt meet your size criteria at all but I still think it is a decent candidate.
Perhaps you'd like Cary in the Research Triangle of NC. Or possibly Pittsburgh?
Johns Creek, GA is a northern Atlanta metro suburb that has a lower density level at this point but it has some demographic and economic similarities to Irvine and Bellevue. There is a large, heavily Asian immigrant population along with many domestic transplants, high tech industries and extremely competitive schools. It also has low crime and good quality civic amenities. Winters can be drab and chilly but are seldom harsh.
Johns Creek, GA is a northern Atlanta metro suburb that has a lower density level at this point but it has some demographic and economic similarities to Irvine and Bellevue. There is a large, heavily Asian immigrant population along with many domestic transplants, high tech industries and extremely competitive schools. It also has low crime and good quality civic amenities. Winters can be drab and chilly but are seldom harsh.
Could work. Allen, Plano and Sugarland would fit the bill as well.
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