So where is the best place to live in America really?

[PredatorSmile]

The best place to live in America is Boston, from early May to late August. It's best to avoid all of New England in the winter and fall.

 

[neonflux]

Tried to email you but wasn't able to...

Hi DiMarino,

Tried to email you but got a message that you'd specified in your preferences not to be. I live in SF and can testify to the expense. Don't be fooled - even 90 miles out is still really, really expensive - be prepared for much less physical space than you can afford in the south no matter where you live and, if you own, possibly giving up that right depending upon your income - within the immediate vicinity it's estimated that one must now earn far more than the bottom of 6 figures in order to be able to purchase even the smallest of homes. That said, I feel blessed to live here. Feel free to PM me should you want to talk more.

~ Justine

(P.S., Am originally from El Paso, TX, not technically part of the south - more southwestern in cultural terms, but still part of Texas, the only state in the Union where it is legal to own 5 dildos but illegal to own 6, so can definitely relate...)

I'm in Tennessee right now, originally from Ohio, and don't care for it at all. I'm working third shift retail, and have heard co-workers in the breakroom say that all fags should be shot in the head and put out of our misery. Such lovely community spirit in the SE. Once you get past the throngs of fear-everything-that's-different bible thumpers, there's not much to do between Chattanooga and Atlanta. I've only seen two other gay couples since I moved here in 2004 (with a boyfriend in college who's transfered again to Minnesota, and I didn't want to go) and one transvestite bar. Maybe I'm not looking hard enough or just not in the right places, but as I said, I don't like it. Real estate costs be damned.

I'm taking the next two years to save up everything I can, and move to the Bay area. I know the first thing I always hear is that SF's an expensive area, but as long as I can be within a 90 minute drive to the city, I'll be happy. If anyone has any more pros and cons about the area, I'd love to email about them. Never hurts to know all you can before moving about 2,000 miles!

 

[Nirvanadragones]

Love your humour

(P.S., Am originally from El Paso, TX, not technically part of the south - more southwestern in cultural terms, but still part of Texas, the only state in the Union where it is legal to own 5 dildos but illegal to own 6, so can definitely relate...)

We need to talk..

 

[lilolvintner]

Idaho

Boise has a high desert climate with mild winters, reasonable summers (always cools off at night with 2700 ft elevation), no record of either hurricanes or earthquakes, floods, or bad storms. Housing is half or less of California, and the city is getting large enough to have some entertainment. So what's not to like?

 

[sxxyblueyes]

Mid-Atlantic states are pretty nice. We don't have natural disasters except for the rare tornado and even they are really, really small. No major floods, earthquakes or dangerous wild animals where I am.
Housing costs are rising quickly in my area... I hear the costs are going to go down here sometime soon. The average cost of a new home near me is about $350,000-$400,000. They build NOTHING small and quaint anymore. It's always these homes that are about 3500 sq. ft. or more- sorry but I don't want that much space!
Our weather is usually pretty good. We have had a very mild winter so far this year. This week, it's been around 45-50 every day. Our summers can be hot.. which just makes it better for swimming! But overall, it's a pretty nice climate.

 

[Quint]

I have family in PA near Pittsburgh and I can definitely attest to that section of the US, as long as you don't mind a real winter. Very back-to-nature, and apparently there's a pretty strong gay community. Good to reconnect with your inner zen. I also lived quite happily in the tidewater area of Virginia for a few years, and upstate NY. Never touched the west coast but I'd love to check it out, although I definitely couldn't afford to live there.

 

[neonflux]

Pittsburg is where my family (in its U.S. incarnation) is originally from - still have a lesbian cousin who lives somewhat close - in Philidelphia, which she also describes as very LGBT-friendly.

~ J

I have family in PA near Pittsburgh and I can definitely attest to that section of the US, as long as you don't mind a real winter. Very back-to-nature, and apparently there's a pretty strong gay community. Good to reconnect with your inner zen. I also lived quite happily in the tidewater area of Virginia for a few years, and upstate NY. Never touched the west coast but I'd love to check it out, although I definitely couldn't afford to live there.

 

[LovetoGiveRoses]

The mid-Atlantic is OK. Access to the museums here is a huge positive factor. If I could live anywhere, though, I'd move back to SoCal (Southern California) where the temperatures are moderate all year around and skiing is fantastic 5 months a year. People complain about housing costs here, but they're nothing compared to Southern California.