How to pick a state to live in.

**SovietDooM** · 03-04-13, 01:49 PM

So the GF is getting out of college soon. UPS is moving me to management. We are planning to get an apartment inside of a year.

We both feel the drive to move away. Still up in the air about how far away, but other a map and using a dart we don't really know where to.

Pointers or what to consider when choosing where to go?

**Alundil** · 03-04-13, 01:53 PM

Her career and your career and what areas are known for those career types.

or

Cost of living and expected earning power in various areas for the careers you've chosen

or

combo of above

or

dream location and make it work

or

map and dart

**SovietDooM** · 03-04-13, 01:58 PM

Hmm you make a strong case for this map and dart technique

**Partyball** · 03-04-13, 01:59 PM

If I were to start over, I would move to the place I dream about and make it work. You can have a shit job and come home and be happy. There is nothing worse hating both places.

**SmokenScion** · 03-04-13, 02:04 PM

Originally Posted by Partyball

If I were to start over, I would move to the place I dream about and make it work. You can have a shit job and come home and be happy. There is nothing worse hating both places.

true dat.

**CivilWars** · 03-04-13, 02:17 PM

The simple guide to selecting a home state.

**SovietDooM** · 03-04-13, 02:27 PM

**Nuckle** · 03-04-13, 02:34 PM

Take a look at Alabama, primarily the Huntsville and Birmingham market. Jobs are plentiful here for skilled and or educated people. We are a friendly bunch for the most part and we have some beautiful country. The total package of state income tax and property tax is not that bad.

**BigHub** · 03-04-13, 04:01 PM

Ya.. well TX doesn't have a state income tax.

+1 for us.

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**Hocus Pocus** · 03-04-13, 04:29 PM

San Antonio pays decent wages for the educated , while cost of living isn't high. I think the unemployment rate here is 5.6%. If you earn a little more you can live in hill country which has plentiful views. Next to Austin , its one of the fastest growing cities in the US according to the Forbes. I sure do miss my old home Tampa FL though. Tough market.

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