best place to live in the USA and why?

888 · 09-10-2007, 07:03 AM

According to you, from a lifestyle, climate, beauty etc. point of view where is the best place to live in the USA and why?

CNN says it is Middleton, WI

http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bplive/2007/

DasBlitz · 09-10-2007, 07:25 AM

Wisconsin? I'll pass. I forgot that was even a state.

For me it is a good area in Florida. I have already lived there before in a somewhat small area compared to atleast Orlando. The great weather, things to do especially if you live somewhat close to Orlando and everything make it a good choice.

New Hampshire, for the quiet setting. There are some very nice areas. Also a lot of shopping in some areas.

Boston, This may be due in part to the fact that I go to Boston almost everyday for schooling and have gone many times beforehand. But Boston is a great city. A lot to do, great buildings, great food. Weather is decent even for Mass.

Only bad point for Boston is you will need to get a place with atleast 1 other person and that will still cost you about $1,000 a month. But well worth it in my opinion.

evoi19 · 09-10-2007, 07:39 AM

i'd have to rank Santa Barbara, CA as one of my favorite places to live. I lived there for school and although it is expensive, it's not a bad place to live overall.

It's next to the ocean, minutes away from mountains and a short drive up to the lake. It's only 90min from LA so if you wanted to go into the city, you're not that far. Air quality is great and there are numerous things to do if you like the outdoors. Restaurants are great and the people there are alot friendlier than most. Weather is in between LA and SF. A little warmer than SF but not as hot as LA.

IMHO I want to retire there one day.

Bimmer335i07 · 09-10-2007, 08:12 AM

NYC FTW!

phoenixbmwlife · 09-10-2007, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by DasBlitz

Wisconsin? I'll pass. I forgot that was even a state.

For me it is a good area in Florida. I have already lived there before in a somewhat small area compared to atleast Orlando. The great weather, things to do especially if you live somewhat close to Orlando and everything make it a good choice.

New Hampshire, for the quiet setting. There are some very nice areas. Also a lot of shopping in some areas.

Boston, This may be due in part to the fact that I go to Boston almost everyday for schooling and have gone many times beforehand. But Boston is a great city. A lot to do, great buildings, great food. Weather is decent even for Mass.

Only bad point for Boston is you will need to get a place with atleast 1 other person and that will still cost you about $1,000 a month. But well worth it in my opinion.

Dont forget the bad point for Florida is a big one. Its called a category 5. We were lucky last year, and I dont want to say anything for this year cause I dont want to Jinx it. But I've lived here for many years and we have been hit hard many times. Just something to think about for anyone planning to move here.

Josh49 · 09-10-2007, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by evo119

i'd have to rank Santa Barbara, CA as one of my favorite places to live. I lived there for school and although it is expensive, it's not a bad place to live overall.

It's next to the ocean, minutes away from mountains and a short drive up to the lake. It's only 90min from LA so if you wanted to go into the city, you're not that far. Air quality is great and there are numerous things to do if you like the outdoors. Restaurants are great and the people there are alot friendlier than most. Weather is in between LA and SF. A little warmer than SF but not as hot as LA.

IMHO I want to retire there one day.

Went there for business once. Absolutely incredible, beautiful place. Didn't want to come back. The VP of my company staged people in front of the HR recruiting signs at the company we were visiting..

The whole downtown area is great by the waterfront and beach, amazing restaurants, stores, etc..

Price =

gonzo · 09-10-2007, 09:08 AM

Wherever you are content!

///Matt · 09-10-2007, 11:52 AM

San Diego, I think.... Climate is perfection, lifestyle is relaxed, women are beautiful... and there's Tijuana just a jog south if you want to go really crazy.

Gort · 09-10-2007, 11:55 AM

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San Diego, I think.... Climate is perfection, lifestyle is relaxed, women are beautiful... and there's Tijuana just a jog south if you want to go really crazy.

Except for the price: +1 on San Diego

jlspeed29 · 09-10-2007, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by evo119

i'd have to rank Santa Barbara, CA as one of my favorite places to live. I lived there for school and although it is expensive, it's not a bad place to live overall.

It's next to the ocean, minutes away from mountains and a short drive up to the lake. It's only 90min from LA so if you wanted to go into the city, you're not that far. Air quality is great and there are numerous things to do if you like the outdoors. Restaurants are great and the people there are alot friendlier than most. Weather is in between LA and SF. A little warmer than SF but not as hot as LA.

IMHO I want to retire there one day.

Hey! I work in SB!

SoCal FTMFW!

The only con is that the weather is like this VVV 24/7 365 :rocks:

SES_D · 09-10-2007, 12:32 PM

San Francisco. You can get to one end of the city to the other in less than 15 minutes with the two great highways we have connecting the city together. Plus we have a wide variety of everything. Wither it be nature, or city life...you can find it all here. Some examples, Twin Peaks mountains (right smack in the middle of the city, can view all of SF there), Beach, Zoo, Scenic drives, Fisherman's Wharf.

Plus there's always something going on now. Concerts at Golden Gate Park, Festivals in Chinatown, plus I LOVE the weather. 60-70 degree weather all year around! Fog at times, but when it's sunny with a cool breeze (which is most of the time), that's what makes the city so great.

Foster City is also good, great community of friendly people.

Nikki · 09-10-2007, 12:36 PM

That thing is bogus, I can't agree with anything it says.

DFW_M · 09-10-2007, 02:09 PM

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That thing is bogus, I can't agree with anything it says.

+1
I can say definitely NOT the best place is -- Dallas...

UncleWede · 09-10-2007, 02:12 PM

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That's not SB, that the point in Ventura!

SB was the BEST 4-year vacation (UCSB) I ever had! There's a reason these places (SB, SD, FL) are so expensive, they ar a great place to live. SB is a little chillier, on average, than I like. I'd probably pick one of those san's north of SD to avoid some of the crowds.

gonzo · 09-10-2007, 02:14 PM

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+1
I can say definitely NOT the best place is -- Dallas...

Bashing Dallas again. Leave immediately. I have great luck and times here.

SoYank · 09-10-2007, 02:16 PM

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New England....

I'm rather partial to Old England, myself, but that doesn't qualify.

jlspeed29 · 09-10-2007, 02:19 PM

Uncle wede good eye! haha I posted the pic referring to SoCal in General but good lookin

UncleWede · 09-10-2007, 02:21 PM

Yeah, and I think that (Holiday Inn?) has been retrofitted for the quakes, so it's sorta safe to be in when the liquifaction occurs. I live about 7 miles south on 101 from there.

F87LUV · 09-10-2007, 02:23 PM

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NYC FTW!

DasBlitz · 09-10-2007, 02:36 PM

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Dont forget the bad point for Florida is a big one. Its called a category 5. We were lucky last year, and I dont want to say anything for this year cause I dont want to Jinx it. But I've lived here for many years and we have been hit hard many times. Just something to think about for anyone planning to move here.

Eh, if you are on the coast then yea that is a huge deal. I lived in Florida when we started getting these crazy ass hurricane seasons a few years back. The year when 2 hit all of Florida hard. In central florida it was bad but not horrible like the coast. So it is a price you pay for great weather and things to enjoy.

I guess for some it wouldnt be an option but for me bad weather is everywhere.

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That thing is bogus, I can't agree with anything it says.

Milton, MA really is a good area. Right next to Boston, very nice houses and community. Just very snobby. The other places I can't say.

DFW_M · 09-10-2007, 04:01 PM

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Bashing Dallas again. Leave immediately. I have great luck and times here.

I am...this Friday...and never returning to this hole again...
How did anyone come up with the idea to build a bunch of crap in a middle of nowhere???

Artz 330 · 09-10-2007, 04:07 PM

Trenton, New Jersey!

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