Best place to live?

[cOtter]

You want all of those things without people and any pollution. Sounds like your moving north of the boarder to be with our brothers and sisters in Canada to me.

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[Rubidozer]

You want all of those things without people and any pollution. Sounds like your moving north of the boarder to be with our brothers and sisters in Canada to me.

Boarder?!
Oh, yeah. That reminds me that the California school system is bad as well...

BC, Canada has the kindest and most hospitable people I have ever met. Also, they keep their campgrounds, cities, roadsides clean and beautiful.
That place is very high on the short list.

 

[blessidsoul12]

Washington State, Oregon, Idaho or Montana.

I would agree wit the above with the exception of the Portland or Seattle areas, which have quickly become shitholes. But the Cascades, the Wallowas, the Blues of central and eastern Oregon, WA, and western Idaho are breathtaking. Weather is fantastic, low cost of living. The ocean is close, there is legit desert close as well and obviously major mountain action. Some of the most beautiful rivers and waterfalls you will ever see.

 

[Hudson]

I would agree wit the above with the exception of the Portland or Seattle areas, which have quickly become shitholes. But the Cascades, the Wallowas, the Blues of central and eastern Oregon, WA, and western Idaho are breathtaking. Weather is fantastic, low cost of living. The ocean is close, there is legit desert close as well and obviously major mountain action. Some of the most beautiful rivers and waterfalls you will ever see.

Plus 1. Walla Walla, where you live, is beautiful, close to incredible nature, still reasonably affordable, and chock full of world class wineries. Seriously on the wine - Napa and Sonoma good at half the price.

 

[Impy5]

I live in Fairfield County. What negative perspective do you encounter daily that isn't a click-bait, politically motivated article? Like you, I've lived here most of my life, having only departed for 5 years to live in MA. For all the constant noise about "pensions are going to bankrupt the state!" and "I'm moving out if they approve tolls!" tell me what's really impacting your day-to-day? I'm just as happy living here as I was 30 years ago. For all the praise our neighbors in MA seem to get (they legalized pot, after all), I'm here to tell you that living in MA felt just like living in CT... it was just colder and the people had a funny accent and were worse drivers.

CT offers lots of variation in a very small area - large cities, quaint New England towns, rural farms, shoreline, lake front, etc. We're in very close proximity to *lots* of great places to visit. We have some of the best public education in the country. We have excellent colleges and universities. We have a much lower crime rate than most of the country. We're progressive and well educated. You get the idea... I don't have to tell you, because you live here. It's far from horrible.

Our economy has been sluggish and cost of entry can be high, no doubt. It's a shame that our government leaders have done such a poor job attracting and retaining business (we miss you, GE), but all things ebb and flow; I'm confident that things will eventually swing back in the other direction with regard to our local economy.

Let me append what I said earlier that garnered the eye roll. I love the state itself, where it's situated, the history, climate, and all of the things you mention. For those items, CT is great. Our politicians have ruined the state, I feel like we are nickel and dimed at every corner for instance our yearly vehicle property tax which is in addition to the 6.35% sales tax or 7.75% if over $50k plus the $100 "Trade In Tax" if you end up trading your car in. There is a reason this state is in the bottom 10 for attracting new residents and in the top 10 for residents moving out, the taxes, policies and what you get in return for the money you have to shell out just isn't very good. I hope that CT does come back to what it was, it needs to. Don't want to hi jack the thread anymore than I have but I have in laws that live south of the post road in Fairfield, maybe I'll see you around town.

 

[MDG]

@OldGuyNewJeep

Impy5 sums up my perspective pretty well. I know there is a lot of cloudy information being shared via news outlets and rumor however I base my assessment on my experience and of those close to me.

Let me append what I said earlier that garnered the eye roll. I love the state itself, where it's situated, the history, climate, and all of the things you mention. For those items, CT is great. Our politicians have ruined the state, I feel like we are nickel and dimed at every corner for instance our yearly vehicle property tax which is in addition to the 6.35% sales tax or 7.75% if over $50k plus the $100 "Trade In Tax" if you end up trading your car in. There is a reason this state is in the bottom 10 for attracting new residents and in the top 10 for residents moving out, the taxes, policies and what you get in return for the money you have to shell out just isn't very good. I hope that CT does come back to what it was, it needs to. Don't want to hi jack the thread anymore than I have but I have in laws that live south of the post road in Fairfield, maybe I'll see you around town.

 

[4xFUN]

CALIFORNIA!!!!!!! Best State in the nation.

Not this century...

 

[cosine]

North Georgia should have everything your looking for.

where in north georgia. i've passed thru blue ridge and would like to see where that big lake is with all the log cabins. i was in elljay area and didnt find much. so i'm missing something because i was no were near the places that i saw on the tv show log cabin living.

 

[CanAmMick]

My wife and I moved to Wyoming about 2 years ago. Yea, I know it’s cold, but after living all over the place we wanted to find something that’s away from the crowds and traffic. We've lived in Texas, Nebraska, Alaska, Arkansas, California, North Carolina, plus Japan and Korea. Alaska was great, but expensive back in the late 70’s. Texas where I was raised, too damn hot and humid. Sure miss the food tho.

Western NC, Hendersonville was the last place we lived. It was great, but just too many damn people.

Wyoming like Texas and Alaska has no state taxes. It’s winters are cold, but manageable as long as your prepared for it. Summers are short, and usually dry with very little humidity. Average rainfall for Buffalo is about 13 inches.

If you like to fly fish, hunt and take your Jeep off road, then this is the place to consider. When we first moved here we were planning on buying a house. We got lucky and found a ranch house to rent on a 5000 plus acre ranch, and they let us hunt in their property for free. Fishing is just across the dirt road on state property that’s leased by the ranch owner.

Only real downfall that we’ve found is food is expensive for living out in the middle of nowhere, finding what you need in stores is not that easy, and it’s a long drive to get to any descent size city. No big cities here, Cheyenne is the largest with about 60,000. Best place to go if you really going to purchase a lot is Billings Mt, which doesn’t charge sales tax.

 

[Backpack]

I’m looking for the best place to move my family...
Needs:
Trails (with rocks) for Jeeps, mountain bikes, and hiking.
Clean, clear lakes and rivers for swimming and kayaking.
Snow to snowboard/ski.
Enough sun and warmth but not humidity.
Trees.
Actual mountains.
...I’ve lived all over but haven’t found that forever place.
Maybe, I’m just a gypsy.

You should seriously consider Reno, NV. It checks every one of your boxes and also has the benefit of no state income tax.

Reno seems to have this bad reputation from years of bad publicity, and shows like Reno 911 didn’t help. When my son was looking at schools, UNR was his choice (snowboarding was a huge consideration for where he went to school). My wife and I were surprised when we visited as it’s a beautiful area. If you like the outdoors, it has everything you want. We were there once in April and skied for 4 days and then kayaked and hiked in shorts for 3 days; all in the same week.

We just moved out of GA (could not get out of there fast enough.... though it took 6 long years) and are back in the southwest. Reno is one of the top areas we’re considering for retirement in a few years for many of the exact needs you listed.

Before you choose anyplace, consider renting a home for 2 weeks so you get a better sense of what it’s like to live there. Talk to the locals and consider all the good and bad they tell you. Good luck.

 

[Rubidozer]

You should seriously consider Reno, NV. It checks every one of your boxes and also has the benefit of no state income tax.

Reno seems to have this bad reputation from years of bad publicity, and shows like Reno 911 didn’t help. When my son was looking at schools, UNR was his choice (snowboarding was a huge consideration for where he went to school). My wife and I were surprised when we visited as it’s a beautiful area. If you like the outdoors, it has everything you want. We were there once in April and skied for 4 days and then kayaked and hiked in shorts for 3 days; all in the same week.

We just moved out of GA (could not get out of there fast enough.... though it took 6 long years) and are back in the southwest. Reno is one of the top areas we’re considering for retirement in a few years for many of the exact needs you listed.

Before you choose anyplace, consider renting a home for 2 weeks so you get a better sense of what it’s like to live there. Talk to the locals and consider all the good and bad they tell you. Good luck.

Im considering a few opportunities there and in surrounding areas, now. Our only reservation is the legal prostitution and having kids. We’re not sure how openly advertised it may be. Out-of-sight would be tolerable.

 

[Rubidozer]

My wife and I moved to Wyoming about 2 years ago. Yea, I know it’s cold, but after living all over the place we wanted to find something that’s away from the crowds and traffic. We've lived in Texas, Nebraska, Alaska, Arkansas, California, North Carolina, plus Japan and Korea. Alaska was great, but expensive back in the late 70’s. Texas where I was raised, too damn hot and humid. Sure miss the food tho.

Western NC, Hendersonville was the last place we lived. It was great, but just too many damn people.

Wyoming like Texas and Alaska has no state taxes. It’s winters are cold, but manageable as long as your prepared for it. Summers are short, and usually dry with very little humidity. Average rainfall for Buffalo is about 13 inches.

If you like to fly fish, hunt and take your Jeep off road, then this is the place to consider. When we first moved here we were planning on buying a house. We got lucky and found a ranch house to rent on a 5000 plus acre ranch, and they let us hunt in their property for free. Fishing is just across the dirt road on state property that’s leased by the ranch owner.

Only real downfall that we’ve found is food is expensive for living out in the middle of nowhere, finding what you need in stores is not that easy, and it’s a long drive to get to any descent size city. No big cities here, Cheyenne is the largest with about 60,000. Best place to go if you really going to purchase a lot is Billings Mt, which doesn’t charge sales tax.

We have been considering WY, ever since living in MT. We miss the solitude that can be found up that way.

 

[JL4ROKS]

I’m looking for the best place to move my family...
Needs:
Trails (with rocks) for Jeeps, mountain bikes, and hiking.
Clean, clear lakes and rivers for swimming and kayaking.
Snow to snowboard/ski.
Enough sun and warmth but not humidity.
Trees.
Actual mountains.
...I’ve lived all over but haven’t found that forever place.
Maybe, I’m just a gypsy.

St. George, Utah or Presott, AZ

 

[cosmokenney]

South Lake Tahoe.

 

[entropy]

Western North Carolina

Western North Carolina

He mentioned real mountains and no humidity lol!!!.

I would think somewhere near northern california, or near the sierras. Maybe somewhere in Oregon or Seattle?

I am pretty happy in SoCal other than the nasty taxes and cost of living. Weve got real mountains all over, skiing is great when it snows, weather is pretty much perfect, there are TON of places to wheel, there are trees if you know where to go. Gotta drive to find rivers or lakes, but we have the ocean. I am staying here till I go broke lol, then Ill move to Oregon or Colorado.

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