Currently live in Manhattan and will be transferring jobs to a new city.. Any suggestions?

[midtown mile girl]

Originally Posted by Esperanita

Georgia is very republican and in my opinion regressive as a result. This is something I wished I had thought of before moving here. Although taxes and the cost of living may be low, you get what you pay for. I am from Connecticut and lived in Boston and would go back to the northeast in a heartbeat if I didn't have a house to unload in Atlanta's severely depressed housing market.

You must live in the suburbs. Atlanta a bit more liberal.

[pit2atl]

Atlanta COL is affordable and there is so much to do; plus warm weather!

[Humanista]

Originally Posted by midtown mile girl

You must live in the suburbs. Atlanta a bit more liberal.

Actually, I live inside 285 and living in Atlanta doesn't get you away from the regressive, state politics. Just today there was talk of a portion of Atlanta forming its own county as they didn't want to pay for/support the rest of Atlanta. i don't see that changing.

It's just not a good fit for me as I would gladly pay a higher tax for better schools, libraries, infrastructure, etc. Unfortunately, the lure of a low tax outweighs all other consideration here.

[telex_610]

Originally Posted by dmalkin118

I have been working in Manhattan for the past three years and need a change. I am originally from Boston.

My company has offices in a few different locations so I will be transferring to either...

1. San Antonio

2. Charlotte

3. Kansas City

4. Phoenix

5. Atlanta

6. St. Louis

Which cities would I enjoy the best? I'm coming from a big city with lots to do so I want a place that allows me a few options. Basically, I am 25 I like to go out, eat good food and enjoy a city life. Obviously coming from NYC everything will seem small but I also want that feeling. Any suggestions will help!

San Antonio, KC and St Louis would be out. Phoenix is okay but the weather is a scorcher in the summer. Coming from the northeast you'll have an adjustment for sure!
So that leaves Charlotte and Atlanta. Atlanta, as others have said, is sprawling. It would have the biggest city feel, but in my mind I'd go for Charlotte myself!