Help the Hermit Find a New Home

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I have enough socked away enough in the bank to start exploring new areas to live and wanted to get some suggestions from everyone here.

The last several years have been primarily devoted to affiliate marketing and of course I didn't see the warning signs and have turned into a full fledged hermit albeit a financially sound hermit. So trying to get back on track with the social life, physical activity, and overall become a more well rounded person. Talking about business 24/7 can alienate even the most devoted friends.

I'm single and my rental budget is no more than 2k per month. Not a huge fan of the hustle and bustle of New York but need more culture than San Diego. The sheer amount of choices is really starting to create the paralysis of analysis. Too many nights hopping between city-data.com, google maps, and craigslist. City-data.com is an awesome resource for doing relocation research but hopefully someone here can suggest a hidden gem.

If you could live anywhere in the United States where would you live and why?

Thanks guys!
 


chicago is the best city on earth. bar none. can avoid the insanity while still living in the city limits, transportation is amazing, the people are friendly with a small town feel, and the sheer amount of ethnic groups is great.

wrigleyville in chicago, there's always something to do, you're near a Cubs game in the summer, bars, people, an "L" ride away from anywhere, near the lake, and just all around an awesome spot.
 
MyOwnDemon said:
Boulder or Denver, CO. I think I'm going to be moving back out that way soon. Lots to do, just awesome places all around. Very laid back.
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I lived in Denver for several years. Love that place. I shared a house just off Colfax Ave. I had a great view of the prostitutes.

Boulder was amazing too. I've always wanted to go back there and buy a house.
 
wheninrome I can't help but envy your situation, hope you find somewhere that suits you soon. I'm a long way off picking and choosing :thumbsup:
 
Downtown/uptown Dallas, rent is cheap so you'll be able to get a pretty swanky pad for 2K in one of the new high rises around here. The Arts District here has exploded here in the last few years if you want to get your culture on and the place is crawling with hot ass (as is most of Texas.) Austin is another good option but a little pricier than Dallas (due to gentrification) but the social populace skews a bit younger due to the UT population.

If I could afford to live in downtown Chicago that would be pretty pimp too, but it helps if you're a history buff.
 
Chicago is a good city and Wrigleyville would be a good choice just stay out of Boystown unless your into that kinda shit.
 
Chicago sounds pretty nice. I saw a 500 thousand dollar condo on Ebay that looked awesome. I could have definitely seen myself and my family in there. Plus, I bet the pizza is off the hook! From pizza to steak, I bet Chicago would accommodate it all. I don't know how bad the city itself is though. I'm sure it's not a Cleveland.
 
Here's a site that offers a lot of useful data about various cities in the U.S...

Sperling's BestPlaces

I haven't explored it in years, so I can't vouch for it. But, you might find it helpful.
 
OP: You haven't said what kind of climate you like and terrain you prefer. Do you like living close to beaches, desert, skiing in the mountains, close to farms, etc. Narrow that down, and your choice will be easier.
 
I don't live in Chicago, but I go there about once a month or so. Your safe wandering around there day or night, depending on where you are. There's just about anything you want there, great food, museums, pro sports, concerts, trade shows. Suburbs can be great also. There's skiing on small hills in lower wisconsin, snowboarding just west of town and lots of stuff to do. If you check it out grab an italian beef at downtown dog.
 
I know you said you didn't like the hustle and bustle of NYC but trust me when you get into places like Soho and Tribeka it's like a little community with barely any street noise.

You don't need a car if you're on the island. Just take the subway or if you're too ballin' for that a taxi.

I'm checking out places come summer in Union Square witch is another great area with a nice market, too. Your pretty central to everything and Soho/Noho is just a little ways away. Soho is a little over priced imo but the lower east side is becoming a younger spot that's pretty cheap considering you're pretty close to the park.

The taxes are pretty crazy though - and since the state is on the virge of bankruptcy I don't see them coming down anytime soon.
 
papajohn56 said:
chicago is the best city on earth. bar none. can avoid the insanity while still living in the city limits, transportation is amazing, the people are friendly with a small town feel, and the sheer amount of ethnic groups is great.

wrigleyville in chicago, there's always something to do, you're near a Cubs game in the summer, bars, people, an "L" ride away from anywhere, near the lake, and just all around an awesome spot.
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Hell ya. I miss it.
 
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