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If given the choice, would you rather stay in NYC, enjoying all of the culture, people and high rents () or relocate to a more affordable city which allows you to own a home like this:
I'm seriously considering moving from the Northeast to a more affordable state, with no taxes. The home in the above video is in Dallas. I really like the idea of owning such a beautiful home, but then I think about all that I love about the Northeast **i.e. Fall weather, entertainment, culture and of course my family.**
I'm conflicted but curious about what you would do if you had the opportunity to relocate outside of NYC?
the "culture" is waaaaaaaaaaaaay overrated. There is no culture here, it's all appropriated culture. NYC is also a mecca for fake ass people to emigrate to (talking about our domestic transplants). Real immigrants are cool, but what are the chances you are going to interact with them on any social level? zero pretty much. NYC, like DC and SF is snob-central.
I already experienced the suburban life for a few years. Not for me. I'll stay in the city. I'm not a home body so I don't need all that space. I prefer to be out as much as possible.
the "culture" is waaaaaaaaaaaaay overrated. There is no culture here, it's all appropriated culture. NYC is also a mecca for fake ass people to emigrate to (talking about our domestic transplants). Real immigrants are cool, but what are the chances you are going to interact with them on any social level? zero pretty much. NYC, like DC and SF is snob-central.
I agree that NYC can be very elitist, but there is obviously something that keeps many native New York City residents in NY. Many complain about residing in NYC, but few leave and those who do break away, often find themselves back in NYC, within a few years.
New York city residents seem to be content with shoe box high rent apartments, bars on every block, very good restaurants, nightlife, excellent transit options and cultural attractions.
I agree, there tends to be a lot of charlatans in NYC, but again, most native NYC residents will take the bad w/ the good and stay put, rather than relocate to more affordable cities like Austin, Dallas, Denver, etc.
I already experienced the suburban life for a few years. Not for me. I'll stay in the city. I'm not a home body so I don't need all that space. I prefer to be out as much as possible.
You raise a very good point. I like the idea of owning a big home in a more affordable location, but I also love walkable cities and not everyone is a home body.
Anyhow, I can't imagine living in an area that doesn't have a lot of restaurants and shops within walking distance of my home.
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but there is obviously something that keeps many native New York City residents in NY.
yeah, it's being called stuck in a box and not being able to afford to actually move. hamster-wheel.. whether low income, mid income, hells i bet there are some high income people who can't even afford to move. for me, it's all i know and that sucks. i bet for others it similar, but who knows. it's hard to just uproot, especially if you are single and don't make a hell of a lot of money. NYC is has become a financial plantation for MANY.
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but there is obviously something that keeps many native New York City residents in NY.
yeah, it's being called stuck in a box and not being able to afford to actually move. hamster-wheel.. whether low income, mid income, hells i bet there are some high income people who can't even afford to move. for me, it's all i know and that sucks. i bet for others it similar, but who knows. it's hard to just uproot, especially if you are single and don't make a hell of a lot of money. NYC is has become a financial plantation for MANY.
Very true. I however have the ability to leave the Northeast. I am single and earn a very good income (working 100% from home). I'm not sure why I remain when there are so many other places that fit my lifestyle much better.
I've thought about California (Pasadena or possibly San Diego), but I don't want to be a renter for life. Dallas seems a bit promising, but at the end of the day, it's Texas, and I can't say that I find TX or Texans for that matter appealing. For these reasons, I've decided to stay put, but my lease will be ending soon, so I have to make a decision.
It's so weird seeing so many people move to nyc now because they dont want to be "homebodies". THAT'S why I DID move here , I just wanted to be left alone. Now NYC is annoyingly a big social hive of annoying bees! I'm more used to people that act like roaches, mice, flies, beetles, and ladybugs in a big gaggle of vermin. If you cherish true diversity, NYC has become in the last 10 years so bad. Lots of people in NYC with money are currently out colonizing currently affordable areas of LA and Detroit with the same bland bull-jsit!
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) or relocate to a more affordable city which allows you to own a home like this:
