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3 edits | I want to move?
I live in NY and have lived here all my life. I graduate in May and am tired of NY, but just want to make sure the grass really is greener on the other side if I do decide to move.
I'm thinking Arizona or Texas.
What are the pros/cons of moving to either place? Bugs, mold from condensation or whatever, pollution, weather, crime, taxes, real estate prices, etc.
I'm used to living in the suburbs here in NY. No crime to worry about really. I don't really like traffic, but I don't like rural either. Housing prices are cheap in NY in the suburbs. Sales tax is 8% or higher here and property taxes seem high (I will probably buy a house in the next 5 years). I'm tired of winter.
My concern about those places I mentioned is the other extreme of the weather (hot) in the summer.
Any thoughts?
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Broomfield, CO | ----- Queens here and lived in Houston it's really hot there for most of the year.I do miss Houston and might move back but not sure. If i can help with any info let me know.. |
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I'd recommend Texas over Arizona. I'm here in NM for nearly 5 years now and have had about enough. In fact, wife and I were talking just yesterday about moving back "home". Arizona and New Mexico are pretty similar in a lot of respects and there's a lot to be desired in both, IMHO...
I'm from Houston, born and raised, and therefore I'm probably somewhat biased in its favor, but I'll try to be objective none the less.
Some positives for Houston:
Relatively low cost of living, particularly housing, compared to most large Metro areas.
Abundance of employment opportunities in many fields.
Native Houstonians are generally really friendly and helpful.
Cosmopolitan. Residents there from all over the globe.
Close to beaches to the South and piney woods and lakes to the North.
Some negatives (my biggest peeves):
Climate sucks! Way to hot & humid... The older ya get, the worse it feels.
Sprawl... The Houston Metro area is huge. Frequently leaves newcomers or the unfamiliar lost and confused.
Flat, featureless terrain isn't very appealing, although the Spring and Summer greenery is pleasant.
Rush hour traffic...
Hurricane season, although actual strikes in the area are not really that often.
I only mentioned Houston here 'cause I know you wouldn't be interested in that other place they call Dallas... 
Edited to add: Austin is a cool city but it has become way to busy and crowded for my liking. Beautiful hill country environment and tolerable climate though.
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1 edit | I have to agree with wenter99.
but you left one thing out the Houston livestock and RODEO . I lived in Houston for 13 years till i moved to Denver 3 years ago. We really have been thinking of going back as well but it might not happen because the funds might not let us till the fall or sometime next year. |
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fartness
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That's one good thing about NY... I don't have to worry about hurricanes, tornadoes, volcanos, fires, etc. Not sure I want to deal with any of those either. |
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| where are you thinking about moving in arizona?
lived in az all of my life and there is quite a diverse landscape out here. came from the mountains at an elevation of ~7000ft msl (with mountains of 10000+ within 15 minutes drive) and now live in phoenix.
downside is that most of the population (and therefore jobs) are centralized. cost of living in flagstaff is *outrageous*, but you are out of the heat and in the snow.
gotta love the location of arizona. close to mexico, close to vegas, close to socal. really a big win in that respect. plus we don't have to worry about that damn daylight savings time.
my two bits. ymmv.
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