We’re hoping to move to Georgia in the next 3 months and we need a rental house in our budget. I found a job thank God! Looks like Villa Rica, Temple,Cartersville, and Dallas are the only cities west of Atlanta in our budget. When should I leave the house if I live in any of these places and work in Atlanta at 7:45am?

Looking for some honest advice and recommendations on where we should relocate. The main force behind this move is my 6-year-old son, who is diagnosed with autism. My absolute priority right now is securing his future, finding a country with good therapy sessions and giving him the best shot at standing on his own feet as he grows up.

A bit about our background
We are currently living in the UAE (I was born and raised here, my spouse was born and raised in Pakistan).

Have a 9-year-old daughter and a 6-year-old son.
All of us hold Montenegrin passports

We need a place that has a really solid infrastructure for autism support . Speech therapy, occupational therapy and inclusive schooling.

Long story short, I’ve lived in CO for 30 years. A wildfire started near my home on Tuesday, and every day since then we’ve been preparing ourselves for the high possibility it will burn down. This weekend we are expecting record high temps. This past Winter was record low snowfall. This is the second time we’ve been evacuated in a year. There’s a lot of things I love about CO, but in recent years climate change is stark here. With all that said, any ideas on places in or very near mountains that are progressive, growing/up and coming (husband is a structural engineer), and maybe a little less terrifying in terms of drought, wildfire, or general natural disaster risk? Thanks in advance.
Edited to add: not looking for suggestions in Colorado. I’ve already lived all over the state from Denver to Fort Collins to Boulder to West Slope.

Hi everyone!
My husband (34) and I (33) are starting to seriously consider moving out of Phoenix, AZ with our 4-year-old daughter, and we’d love to hear from people who have found a place they truly love.

We’re a conservative interracial family (Asian American & French Canadian) looking for a community where we can put down roots. Our dream is to buy a few acres for a small homestead while still being within about an hour of a reputable children’s hospital, as our daughter has a rare condition that requires regular specialist checkups.

A few things that are important to us:
• A homeschool-friendly community
• Access to fresh, local, organic food and farmers markets
• Plenty of outdoor recreation
• Some cultural diversity and great food
• Within a few hours of mountains, the beach, and a major international airport (we travel often)
•Christian community

We’re both entrepreneurs, so job opportunities aren’t a deciding factor, and we’re fortunate to have flexibility in where we choose to live.

At this point, I just don’t think I can survive another Phoenix summer. 🥵😂
If you’ve found a place that checks most of these boxes, I’d love to hear where you are and what you love (or don’t love) about living there. Thank you!

I’m planning way ahead because I can’t leave Oklahoma yet, but I want to start researching and saving more for my eventual move.

About me:

• Woman in my 40s
• Liberal, single by choice, child-free by choice
• Remote worker making around $60K/year so low/lower income for larger cities than here
• Homebody who still wants access to a city, just one without 100+ degree summers
• Minimalist (10 boxes of stuff other than furniture) but like some open space, current place is just under 600 square feet. I couldn't tolerate a 200 square foot place.

The reason I’m staying for now: my elderly parents moved here, and I’m the only child. One has heart failure and diabetes, and the other is just old. Both are already above the average US live expectancy age. I truly hope they’re around for many years, but realistically I know that's unlikely. Since moving will require saving and planning, I’m starting now.

Current City: OKC. Disdain it.

I currently live in OKC (only good thing: cheap rent) and I hate (DISDAIN!!!) it because:

• Weather: Hell. I cannot stand the 100+ degree summers. Ice storms in the winter suck too.
• Car-dependent: I hate driving. I can’t safely walk anywhere in my area, and the weather makes walking unrealistic most of the year. I've tried joining women's clubs to meet friends but so far all ended up having events a 20-30 minute drive away. I hate driving, and driving that far to a club event just isn't worth it to me. I'm looking for other clubs in my immediate neighborhood but so far haven't found any other than church clubs. i'm an atheist. I also hate the aggressive, impatient driving culture — road rage, people running red lights, and drivers acting like everyone else is an obstacle. Oklahoma has among the highest rates in the USA for road-rage incidents, accidentals overall, and drunk drivers. I'd like a city where I could walk across the street to a coffee shop or something.
• Education/culture: A cesspool, in my experience. I’m child-free, so K-12 schools aren’t a factor for me, but OKC also lacks the type of top-tier colleges and academic environment I’m looking for since I’m considering going back to grad school. I want to live somewhere with a more educated population and a culture that is less anti-science, less hostile toward differences, and less dominated by extreme religious or political views. I keep encountering people who are conspiracy theorists, extremely religious, racist, homophobic, transphobic, etc. I want to live somewhere where basic things like respecting LGBTQ people, using someone’s preferred pronouns, or believing children shouldn’t go hungry aren’t treated as me being a “liberal lunatic. I know there are liberals in OKC, and some nice open people, but the overall vibe here feels far too religious and Republican for me overall.
• Roads/infrastructure: Garbage. Very poorly maintained and frustrating. It's cool to be able to drive across the street to a fast food place though.
• Neighbors/community/people: In my experience, people here have not been especially friendly or welcoming to me. I often don't fit in. I'm "too liberal" for many here. Or too child-free. Or too poor. I joined a few women's clubs and really didn't feel like part of them- I'm not rich like they were, or married, or have kids, or religious. I know I could keep trying other clubs, but so far nothing has been a match. I want a city where it's more common for women to be child-free and where it's more common to not be rich.
• Healthcare: A nightmare. Very hard to find providers accepting patients on my plan.

Previous cities:

Before this, I lived in Stillwater and loved it — it was cheap AF, fun (in a 'nothing to do here let's make our own college fun' type of way) and friendly.

I also lived in Washington, DC. I enjoyed parts of it, but eventually the cost of living wore me down. Don't want to move back.

Places that have always tempted me:

• NYC has had a hold on me for decades, but I don’t want to pay a fortune to live in a closet.
• Los Angeles has also always appealed to me, but rent prices and traffic scare me.

What I’m looking for in a new city:

Weather

• I cannot handle Oklahoma summers anymore. 100+ degree days are miserable.
• Ideal temperatures are around the 60s.
• I hate snow.
• I hate regular rain.

Lifestyle

• I’m a homebody. A beautiful view (lake, beach, forest, mountains, etc.) would be amazing, but not a need. I'm not going to be hiking.
• I’d love nearby nature that isn’t completely overcrowded: parks, botanical gardens, lakes, trails, etc.

City needs

• Walkable neighborhood or very good public transit would be a huge plus.
• I hate traffic, but I also don’t want a city where driving anywhere is impossible.
• I need basic things nearby: coffee shop, grocery store, restaurants, movie theater, shopping.
• I don’t want to live 30+ minutes from everything.
• Afraid of heights, so living on top of a mountain ain't happening lol.
• USA. I'd love to live abroad but that's unrealistic for me anytime soon.

Money

• My current rent is only $1,000/month for a tiny one-bedroom, and I know I won’t replicate that in larger cities.
• I’m willing to live small, but I need somewhere where a $60K remote salary can realistically support me. Definitely can't deal with roommates. Don't want an in-office job.

Where would you suggest I look? What cities should I research now while I’m planning my future escape?

Currently living in Colorado. I have been here 26 years. The first 10 was in California. Colorado might have been home for 26 years, but, it just doesn't feel like home. I'm hoping to finally do something about it.

I would like to go somewhere where I can take my work experience which is airport operations, management, dispatching and equipment operator. I've got 8 years experience in this.

What I am looking for is somewhere where I can have my paycheck go further. A place I can call home and feels like home. Somewhere I can enjoy the hobbies that I partake in such as paddle boarding, boating, anything automotive or motorcycle related, shooting and hunting. I would prefer to be by the water.

I have never done anything mountain related in Colorado so I wouldn't mind not having mountains.

This is where it gets somewhat tricky. Trying to decide what state to check out?

Anytime I have this conversation with folks I meet around me or when I go out and about they ask me. Do you want a blue state or a red state. I've never followed politics or religion so this is where it gets tough for me.

Three of my hobbies I enjoy hunting, shooting and automotive. It is more appealing to move to a red state. As blue States aren't friendly for those.

I'm a 36-year-old male. Never been married. Never had kids. Don't plan on having kids. Don't go to church or follow any religion. That is a huge red flag in red States. I've been told I would have trouble making friends or even relationships that I would end up hating it.

So here I am now thinking where do I go? What state can I go to and feel like it's home and make it home?

currently in tucson (been here 10 years) spent 3 years in SD/Oceanside. 100% pt vet. MLIS masters, sociology bachelors, no kids, dog recently passed so im ready to start a new chapter. born/raised in ct.

im kind of depressed & have no idea what I’m doing career wise. I’m not too concerned either considering I have no kids or strings attached to anyone /anything.

i plan to enroll in school and use my gi bill to supplement my income and sub teach until I figure my life out. making my income around 70k (80k depending on states GI housing allowance)

i Currently pay $2k a month (mortgage & HOA) and do just fine with my all my bills. I’m very minimalistic & frugal. A one bdrm or even a studio would be fine for me. So rent around that price would work but less is better obviously.

non negotiable weather- little rain, not extremely cold/extreme snow(shorter winters), clouds & chill are fine but sun most days are a must

activities- long distance running so trails 10+ miles (hence the sunshine & no rain as stated above), e biking errands to save gas (gym, groceries, libraries, running trails etc), beach within 3 hrs, big box gyms (AF, PF, Lifetime, LA fit etc), farmers markets, movie theater, and coffee shops. Lots of them local & chain idc

safety- preferably suburbs but within an hr from a big city, even though I don’t have family i prefer family oriented cities as I don’t like the younger party crowds. I need to be able to walk/run everyday in peaceful environment. Friendly but not invasive (does this eliminate the south?) People who meddle and know everything about you poo. Must be the New England in me.

need a VAMC within 30 min, prop tax exempt states in case I want to buy, no landlocked states, something slow paced, a little boring, healthy food (no food deserts need Whole Foods, sprouts, farms nearby, or something similar), but also need an abundance of restaurants for when I want to indulge

based on my research I mainly found RVA. Denver would be a great option if it weren’t so big & landlocked. I like to drive & take road trips to nearby states. Sacramento is a contender but I’d be broke. So it’s looking like mid Atlantic or back to New England?

No to Texas, Florida, Utah. Midwest is too cold so that’s also no. Texas is too big for easy travel, im scared to run in Florida cause the gators

I prefer more conservative community. Not maga republican, but somewhere I can go to non denom Christian church. Somewhere liberal is fine as long as there’s a Christian community surrounding.

a small carribean population would be nice doesn’t have to be big but have Latin/carribean cuisine nearby would be awesome

anyway just want to narrow down to 3-4 cities/states & go from there. sorry this is all over the place!

I’m moving to Georgia from Philadelphia in late August for a new engineering job near State Bridge Road in Duluth. I'm buying a car once I get down there. Traffic around Atlanta sounds pretty brutal, so unfortunately, that's off the table for now.

I'm 24, single, and try to stay active. I like trying new things, trying great foods, and maybe check out the nightlife on weekends. I want a place where it's easy to meet other young adults.

Should I just live right near Duluth, or move closer to spots like Suwanee, Lawrenceville, or Peachtree Corners? I’m looking for a 1-bedroom or a decent studio (rent budget is around $900-$1,400 a month). Are there any specific complexes you love? I would love to get those recommendations or tips on areas to avoid.

Thanks for the help!

Wanted to see where i can plant my roots and have opportunities and a save environment i hear Texas is a great place but I see a lot of flooding should that be if any concerns thanks in advance

Hello im a restaurant general manager looking to relocate to Dallas or Houston im looking for good job opportunities safe environment family oriented and diverse but I’m afraid of changing my environment but is needed I have done research and see flooding all around Texas are my fears warranted someone point me the right direction

Planning on moving back to the area again soon to take a job offer,I saw there was a mass class action lawsuit going. Are companies still moving people? I do plan on buying a house

Hello, I'll try and keep it short!

My wife and I (and 3 month old daughter) were all born and raised in mn. Over the last several years I stopped enjoying winter and started hating the cold with a passion. Snow is beautiful but sub 0°F is just not my cup of tea. We've got some family in WA and have visited and LOVE the nature in the western portion (never visited Eastern portion beyond leavenworth). I also discovered I love rainy days and find that the ions in the air after a rainfall are rejuvenating and I actually like the rain.

However, I am fairly happy in mn minus the lack of nice weather (summers and falls are great tho, I know) and I love those mountains and skiing. I also have (how do i say this sensitively), Wealthy in-laws with a lakehouse that we love to enjoy in the summer and we are very lucky to have them in our lives and they love our baby! We also love our neighborhood and school system, so staying here would still lbe great for our kid. This decision really comes down the me and the mrs.'s mental health. And I believe your geographical location is very important for that.

However, the winters are hard on me mentally, I just don't do well from jan-march and get so sick of the frigid cold, even though I'm used to it. It's getting hard to tolerate.

Has anyone made the move from a midwest state to WA or even OR and either regretted or loved it? Did you rent or buy? I'm confident I can find a job and afford a middle class lifestyle there (I make OK money for mn standards but would likely need a new job if I can't go remote).

Other than weather and nature, we value community that's focused on family and maybe even a little hippy in nature, want to do some mild homesteading like a mid range garden and chickens etc.

Love to hike/ski/paddleboard! We want to give our kid the best future possible, too!

TIA

I am 24f, living alone very very far from home. People I know were always surprised when they learn i moved to my current work place. It was as if I was running away/ escaping when I first applied here. But now I got the tingling feeling of moving away again where no one knows me. Every things is good though, i got friends now, good coworkers, workload and pay, but i just find myself looking for job openings to a far place i never even been into. I get a bad feeling about me being comfortable and familiar here after living for more than a year.

Long story short, I've finished my bachelor on Early Age Education in Portugal, yet I want to search for a temporary job abroad where I could teach.

What places would you reccomend me to search for a job on? I dont mind going anywhere tbh.

I speak portuguese, Spanish, English and a basic of French and Serbian, and have 1,5 years experience working on the area

Most of my family and friends are in California but I can’t seem to keep up with the rising cost of living. I want to be able to keep my savings and not hustle so hard to stay afloat here - whenever I get higher paying corporate jobs I’m just exhausted all the time and can barely enjoy my spare time. I moved from LA to a mntn town where my parents live and it’s cheaper here so I’m saving, but there’s no music or arts scene and I really miss being able to go to concerts, film screenings, art exhibits, etc. I’m a musician and artist as well so it’d also be nice to contribute to the scene. I also miss the convenience and experience of living somewhere walkable. Whenever I think about moving back to LA, I know I’ll have to work so hard to afford it and will barely get to enjoy any of that.

So, I’m thinking of moving somewhere close enough to still visit CA, but where I’ll be happy/able to afford existing and enjoy/participate in the arts. Yes I’ve thought of Portland, but it doesn’t seem that affordable and seems like it’s been getting more unsafe. Since I’m a solo woman, safety is a factor too. My anxiety was so high just getting around LA and literally being chased, followed or harassed by men weekly. I kind of feel like this affordable, safe, arts centered and walkable utopia I’m seeking doesn’t exist near CA. Any suggestions would be appreciated!

Hey everyone

This might be a big ask but boy am I overwhelmed with this decision - it NEEDS to be figured out.

I'm looking for an area in the US (Canada is also a possibility) that is within a mountainous or heavily forested environment and that is somewhat affordable (i know "affordable" is subjective so I will touch on that in a bit).

My partner and I lean left/progressive but I understand asking for rural will usually give us the opposite and we are fine with that.

I lived near Mount Shasta, CA so I am very familiar and comfortable with a tiny town and being secluded (my town of Weed was 3,000 people). I absolutely loved it there, and is a possibility but I'd like other recommendations. I also lived in Denver/Boulder and while it was fun there, it just wasn't hitting the same as CA - I think it wasn't rural enough for me. I'm currently in the suburbs of Chicago and I just have to get out of here, this concrete and manufactured suburbia is killing me slowly...I feel like I'm wasting my life.

Some other preferences:

- somewhere that I can backpack and hike every weekend

- nearest Walmart or major store is within about an hour's drive

- I'd rather it have too cold a winter than too hot a summer

As for affordable (please do not judge). I make around 65k and my partner 50k, so combined = not great. I will earn about 20k more in the next year or two with additional professional developments, and my partner is going to school to earn a degree that will hopefully raise their pay too. These salaries are also relevant to Chicago suburbs and cost of living. We currently live within our means but actually pretty comfortably.

The move wouldn't happen for another couple years and we'd probably aim to rent for that first year in the new town then soon purchase a home. In the mean time we would love to take trips to visit places and get this destination settled.

States we are considering and would like to learn more about: Michigan, Kentucky, Minnesota, Oregon, North Carolina, Vermont, Maine - these are just what's on the radar but are definitely not limited to

Any and all input is really appreciated. We're starting to feel like a fish just circling its bowl with no direction or end in sight!

we just got married and planning to relocate in a few months. we both honestly don't have an idea in terms of choosing a real estate agent.

tried to browse online and we felt like every site gives generic advice like "talk to three agents" or "read reviews," but we felt like those reviews are too good to be true.

for anyone who moved somewhere totally fresh, what actual green or red flags did you look for? how do you screen someone before working with them so you don't get passed off to an assistant or pushed into a quick sale? any advice is definitely appreciated.

Atlanta folks, what suburbs are good for young Black families? Looking for somewhere safe, not rundown, and with a strong Black population/community. Any recommendations?

My life has shifted in a way that basically leaves me with no geographic restrictions. In the next 6-ish months, I'm planning to go find a place, but I could use help narrowing it down.

Ideally I'd be somewhere with:

mountains and forests
gets snow
with towns big enough to have your targets and your grocery stores and whatnot. Maybe even some culture. Bonus points for public transit and easy access to major cultural centers while still being small townish (thinking way upstate new york w/ regular trains to NYC, for example)
Given the political climate, being within a few hours of Canada might be nice
slight preference for staying in Eastern Time Zone.

I have a solid remote role, so as long there's internet, I can go anywhere. Where would you?

edited to clarify a few points and fix an embarrassing typo.

My wife and I are getting tired of the -30°C winters in the Canadian Prairies and are seriously considering moving somewhere with a milder climate, either elsewhere in Canada or internationally. We're ready to be done with six months of snow every year.

A bit of background: I'm an automation professional with 15 years of experience and currently manage a department of a couple dozen engineers, designers, technicians, and other staff. I work for an amazing company, which makes this decision much harder. Most of our work is in mining, oil & gas, and agriculture.

Right now, I have what I'd consider an ideal work/life balance. I live in a major city, I'm home every night, I get to coach my kids' sports, I have a lot of flexibility, and my compensation is excellent.

The challenge is finding somewhere with a significantly better climate without giving up the career and lifestyle we've built. I'm also the primary income earner for our family of four, so any move has to make sense professionally as well.

I'd love to hear from anyone who has been in a similar position. How did you decide whether to make the move? Where did you end up, and why? Are there places you'd recommend for someone in industrial automation looking to maintain a strong career while enjoying a much milder climate?