Definitely move to the Bay. Has great job market and lots to do. Don\'t go to Oregon...they don\'t want any more people moving in. Same for Colorado. California loves all the people and there are so many people that you\'ll definitely find people to run with.
Stolen Bikes Ride Faster wrote:
My girlfriend and I are looking to relocate from the Midwest and we're looking to move West. We haven't really narrowed down where, but I think it'll be one of those three states. We are looking for a half-way decent sized city but don't nothing to huge. We would prefer fairly mild weather. Easy access to running and other out door recreation is also important.
Stay the uck out of Oregon. We don't need any more outsiders.
CA should be out. State is billions in the hole, taxes going up, you name it. Place is imploding under the weight of immigrants.
The results are in. 24 million people live in Southern California because it's the most desirable place to live. That's more than in the whole state of Texas. Why do you think only 1/3 of Californians live in the remaining portions of California. The answer is because the weather sucks north of Santa Barbara and Los Angeles counties.
i say colorado as it's a good hub anywhere in the country too..not too far away. yes it's landlocked but that's okay by me. the winters in boulder are very mild..70's over 10 days this year, plenty in the 50/60 too and always sunny..300+ days per year guaranteed acutally. I live just outside of boulder in Lafayette (8 miles) and have a huge house that is very affordable. Denver is only 30 min away, summit county for skiing is less than 90 minutes, major airport 30 minutes, FT. collins 50 min. Plenty of places to run from the canyon (mags) the rez, numerous trails, great bars, amazing food, conscious people...it's "all good" in metro boulder!
Stolen Bikes Ride Faster wrote:
My girlfriend and I are looking to relocate from the Midwest and we're looking to move West. We haven't really narrowed down where, but I think it'll be one of those three states. We are looking for a half-way decent sized city but don't nothing to huge. We would prefer fairly mild weather. Easy access to running and other out door recreation is also important.
One thing is certain, If you have typical WIS sensibilities, Portland is the town that fits your stated needs and there will be the least culture shock. 'Half way decent sized' does not describe SF or LA or Denver. Portland is also closest to 'fairly mild' weather but, of course, many want more sun so Boulder might win there. I think you'll find cost of living will affect your decision more than you think. ie not SF.
I've lived in all three places, and vote Oregon.
If you were going to live in Boulder, CO, you'd get the same great weather (read, lots of sunshine), at a better bargain, in Bend, OR. And Bend is also an outdoors sports haven.
If you were going to live in California away from the coast, it will often be quite toasty and expensive. Living closer to the coast, to get the cool consistent training weather, will be expensive.
Portland and environs can be a little dreary to some, but I prefer to think of it as great training weather year-round. There's almost never a day when you can't go run outside. If Portland is too expensive, live across the river in the Vancouver, WA area (as I do). Commute, if necessary, to Portland for work and socializing, not to mention great mileage in Forest Park and on the Wildwood trail.
Also, don't forget that Oregon has no sales tax, while Washington has no income tax.
very interesting. Is it still that way 2015?
That's like asking if I would rather live in a cave, sewer, or north pole.
Unregistered...... wrote:
That's like asking if I would rather live in a cave, sewer, or north pole.
Where do you live, then?
Dennis McAllister wrote:
very interesting. Is it still that way 2015?
No. Too crowded.
Unregistered...... wrote:
That's like asking if I would rather live in a cave, sewer, or north pole.
The great state of Texas!
Colorado. Legal weed.
Never lived in OR. Lived in SF, LA, Denver, and Boulder. I would definitely skip SF and LA just due to the cost. Incredibly expensive. If you have lots of money, go for it. Unfortunately I could only afford a small apartment and was forever squeezing my paycheck. It just took all the fun out of it. Boulder was fun but still pricey. I really enjoyed Denver. Cost of living more moderate, I enjoyed the change of seasons, lots and LOTS of sunshine, and a good running scene.
Geography Bee wrote:
Unregistered...... wrote:That's like asking if I would rather live in a cave, sewer, or north pole.
Where do you live, then?
Not in Oregon, California, Colorado, a cave, sewer, north pole , or that cesspool called Texas.
San Fran and l.a. are both super urban and crazy expensive.
OP - what did you end up doing? How did it turn out?
Inspired wrote:
not before mangoes wrote:CA is filled with oodles of illiterate, brain-dead, dumpy-little Latinos, AKA the low-g human waste of 21st century America....
Wow, ignorance and racism in one post, congrats...
I dunno. Isn't ignorance one of the primary ingredients for racism? So aren't you basically giving him credit twice for the same thing?
Don't give credit where it isn't due. Instead of "congrats" maybe go for a one handed gold clap or something along those lines.
Results are in wrote:
The results are in. 24 million people live in Southern California because it's the most desirable place to live. That's more than in the whole state of Texas. Why do you think only 1/3 of Californians live in the remaining portions of California. The answer is because the weather sucks north of Santa Barbara and Los Angeles counties.
Not San Luis Obispo county, we have better weather than LA county, La is a crap hole. SLO County weather stays 60-80 the whole year, especially Arroyo Grande and Morro Bay, whereas inland cities/towns like Paso Robles and Atascadero will have hotter days that can go up to the 90's, but is still really mild. The Central coast north of LA has the best weather
You will find a good job in LA. Probably will in SF. Maybe in Denver. All the other cool places that people in this thread are talking about, you won't find a good one and it will be hard to find anything. Oregon toughest of all.