Where would you live in the US?

[Ozzie]

OK so I have been offered a job in the US. I can live where I want as long as I am close to an airport because I will be travelling most of the time to client sites.

So my question is where would you live in the US if you could choose anywhere and why would you live there? For example is it cheap, is the climate good, low crime rate etc

Also this is for a single guy so no need to worry about schools etc.

[farangbah]

Not knowing your interests, I'd go Northern Cali.

It's a little bit country and a little bit Rock 'n Roll. Just like Donnie and Marie Osmond.

You've got all the world-class culture you could want in San Fran, and within arm's reach in every direction (unlike a lot of other US cities), you have breath-taking natural beauty (to get away from all that annoying culture). Mix in some of the best weather on this planet, and some generally more laid-back and open people, and you got yourself a lovely lifestyle.

Marin county, north of the city is recommended. But it's also very spendy.

FYI, this is coming from a reformed New Yorker, who has lived and worked in a various of areas in North America, including the above.

Good luck to you. It's a fun and exciting dilemma to be in . . .

[Ozzie]

I actually worked in San Francisco for a few weeks about 2 years ago. I have also been there on holidays before and I do quite like the place.

Certainly worth further deliberation.

[kevin4252]

Just whereabouts will your work be taking you Ozzie ?
I'd imagine you'd prefer to avoid any long distance flights, so a central location in the USA would be preferable, no?
Setting up on either coast is gonna naturally mean a 5.5 hour flight to the other coast , and not withstanding jet lag and redeye flights thats gotta be taken into consideration.
Big benefit for you though is the no kid thing, you onlyhave to worry about conveniencing yourself, more info and I'll be able to give you better answers, or questions,

[BlueBallz]

Interesting question. Since you said you will be traveling to visit clients a lot, I dont know if you would want to be on any of the coasts. Thats a consideration. I live in New York so I am partial to the East Coast. Middle of the country, Chicago maybe?? Gets very cold there in the winter and hot in the summer. Carolinas maybe?? Hot in the summer not too bad in the winter and not too pricey and afe as well. I think it might depend on how much traveling you have to do and to where. The airport you are nearby must be a consideration as well.....

[Snick]

I'd pick San Francisco, or Miami if you like beach,nightlife,etc...
Chicago is cold in the winter, ok the rest of the time - but I'm not sure I would live there if I didn't know anyone beforehand.
New York is New York, although Brooklyn is a bit more lively than Manhattan these days (fun people got priced out).

[Ozzie]

The location of the clients can be anywhere in the US.

The head office of the company I will be working for is actually in Mineola, New York. Although will rarely have to go there.

I come from Australia so a 5 hour flight is like driving to work for me so not an issue.

I am 40 years old and even though I do actually have 2 kids they will stay with my ex wife in Australia but my contract allows 8 weeks of leave per year so I can go back to Australia and see them and also visit Thailand for a few weeks.

For me cost is a consideration as I even though I have been offered a nice package I don't want to be spending it all on living and have nothing to show for it when I finally leave.

[rusty nail]

In your situation I'd choose Denver, Colorado. It's central to every possible client and has the most interesting climate... warm summers and snowy winters. It's also a great city with lots to do.

In my situation I'd choose New Orleans during the football season then San Diego for the rest of the year!

Like someone said - it's a great and exciting dilemma to have and good luck with it. I envy you.

[strocube]

I'd have to go with San Francisco.

Unlike Smell A, San Francisco feels like a proper world city. It's beautiful and there are lots of places to escape to pretty close by if you need to get out into nature.
Culturally, the place is pretty amazing as well, great food, a happening art and music scene, and it tends to be pretty progressive socially and politically, so won't get quite as much of your typical ugly American shite that you can expect in other cities.

It ain't cheap though.

Just remember what Mark Twain said, "The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco."

Best of luck with your relocation.

[smuttleydfs]

Houston Texas

2 airports, diverse community (in fact about to elect a gay female mayor), plenty of sports including MLS soccer, As with any big city you have some crime issues but in the burbs not so bad. Traffic can be a bitch. The weather is good. Shorts and golf in December. Redneck factor is kind of limited

[allstar88]

hawaii

[TEXASMAC]

San Diego is beautiful.

[Torurot]

Honolulu. It's central to the rest of the world & only a six hour flight to the "mainland". Weather is good year round. Multicultural society. It's like America but not.

Negatives. Expensive. The Island is bloody small. Don't ever drive round it if you want to stay living there.

[bigmick22]

Boise, Idaho

[seamus]

Boston, been there twice now & it's America with culture !