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Out of the three, which do you think has better job opportunities? I like modern cities (new apartments / condos), will be renting for a long time (so housing cost is not a huge factor) and like "good" food. I like outdoor activites, but I'm at a point in my life where I'm 27/m/single and need to make some $$$$ due to traveling around a bit. I have a college degree (interpersonal communication) so I guess I'm looking for that dreaded rat race corporate america job I've been avoiding ever since I quit Dell Computers in Austin, TX.
If you were me, would you stay close to your family in Little Rock, AR and move to Dallas, or venture to one of the other two places and explore? Reasons (pro/cons) of each.
P.S. I'm not a huge fan of cold weather, but this heat (humid, sticky, miserable) is really starting to get to me.
Thanks ;-)
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Those are the exact three cities Boing looked at when relocating away from Seattle. They chose Chicago. I would too, I guess.
Obviously, avoid Dallas if you don't like the heat. Denver would have better weather, and would easily have more in the way of outdoor activities. Chicago's job market seems strong, and would have more to offer in that area... if for no other reason than it's enormous population.
Dallas has the most economic boom going on right now. Also the warmest weather. Good area for families. Very affordable.
Denver has experienced a healthy, moderate amount of boom. It will have the most moderate climate (mostly warm or cool, but not too hot or cold, and never humid). Lots of natural scenery and outdoorsy activities. Pretty affordable.
Chicago hasn't really experienced much of a boom lately, but it is a giant city, so the opportunities are still there. It has the biggest urban core. Costs of living can be quite pricy. If you don't like cold weather and humid summers, Chicago weather will probably drive you crazy.
I would like to second the thoughts about Denver's weather. It's really not as bad in the winter as you may have been led to believe. When it snows, the snow doesn't stick around long, 2-3 days for most storms, longer if we get a big dump. My definition of a big dump is 10-12 in. or more. There are weeks of warm, sunny weather in the winter. The record highs for Jan/Feb. are all in the high 60s-low 70s.
That's great! I am crossing off Chicago, so it's down to Dallas and Denver.
One question about Denver: Is the dryness really all that bad. I read where the dry air makes your skin really really dry and a lot of lotion is needed. I've only lived in humid places all my life, so I'm not familiar with the dry air / heat.
Thanks for your responses so far, they've been great! ;-)
but honestly I think to make a clear decision, it might be good for you to visit all three if you can. Just hearing about a city and visiting a city are two completely different things. Now, if you've already been to all three cities, then I would once again say Chicago.
Oh, I see you're crossing it off LOL. It's really beautiful there. Fall and spring are great.
That's great! I am crossing off Chicago, so it's down to Dallas and Denver.
One question about Denver: Is the dryness really all that bad. I read where the dry air makes your skin really really dry and a lot of lotion is needed. I've only lived in humid places all my life, so I'm not familiar with the dry air / heat.
Thanks for your responses so far, they've been great! ;-)
I live in a dry state right now. You just have to keep hydrated in the summer. Drink plenty of water. You may need to use lotion more often, you may not (it depends on your skin type). But lotion isn't too expensive, so it shouldn't be a problem.
Dallas has the most economic boom going on right now. Also the warmest weather. Good area for families. Very affordable.
Denver has experienced a healthy, moderate amount of boom. It will have the most moderate climate (mostly warm or cool, but not too hot or cold, and never humid). Lots of natural scenery and outdoorsy activities. Pretty affordable.
Chicago hasn't really experienced much of a boom lately, but it is a giant city, so the opportunities are still there. It has the biggest urban core. Costs of living can be quite pricy. If you don't like cold weather and humid summers, Chicago weather will probably drive you crazy.
Denver seems to fit your criteria best.
If by "boom" you mean swamped with illegals from Mexico, then yes Dallas is booming.
haha, yes that is true, i lived in austin for a little while
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