Where should I move?

[gocy444]

My wife and I are seriously considering moving away from Minneapolis as the upcoming winter is killing our spirits. The brutal cold essentially stops us from doing what we enjoy to do 5-6 months of the year and we can’t take it anymore. Our top three so far are Nashville, KC and Charlotte, but we are open to any and all suggestions.

-We can both work remotely so any location in the US is ok.
-Would like to stay in a larger metro area, but one that has a similar or less cost of living to MSP.
-Don’t want to live somewhere that’s hot all year round. We don’t hate the cold and snow, just cannot take 8 inches of snow in October. Would like mild winters.
-No kids yet, but will in 3-4 years, so we plan on living in the burbs.
-Love to golf, hike, brewery hop, be outside. Would like to be able to do these at least 9-10 months a year.


Let’s hear some suggestions!

 

[sp8815]

KC about 10-15 degrees warmer all year. Plus much lower cost of living than Minny.

 

[Rods79]

If you like brewery hopping, sounds like Charlotte is your best option there. North Carolina in general is one of the top beer states in the country. See Asheville. Hiking - close to the Great Smoky Mountains.

 

[KnappShack]

No Texas towns on the list? Austin. Dallas.

No state income tax. Cheap (relatively) housing. Booming economy just in case. Hot summers that you'll adjust to and some winter.

Friendly Texans

Once we get out of the cold climate again we're never coming back.

 

[Dr.bannedman]

Ya. i'd agree with NC. or Lexington, KY. seriously. its a wonderful city

 

[gocy444]

No Texas towns on the list? Austin. Dallas.

No state income tax. Cheap (relatively) housing. Booming economy just in case. Hot summers that you'll adjust to and some winter.

Friendly Texans

Once we get out of the cold climate again we're never coming back.

We don’t love the idea of Texas. Have some family in Dallas and everytime we’ve visited it didn’t appeal to me.

 

[Gunnerclone]

Cant go wrong with any of those imo. Nashville traffic is a ******* ***** but you’re 6 hours to Destin if you want to hit an awesome beach and there’s lots of hiking and mtb around Nashville. Tons of history too. Charlotte is too southern for me. Nashville has southern history but you’re more likely to meet other northerners in Nashville at this point.

 

[CloneGuy8]

If you still want winter w/o the brutal temps, Denver.

 

[gocy444]

If you still want winter w/o the brutal temps, Denver.

Denver is awesome, but on the spendier side

 

[twojman]

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[IASTATE07]

Of those 3 it's gotta be Nashville.

 

[madguy30]

I don't know what the hiking situation is like but if you're headed south Charleston, S.C. is reputed as a very cool town.

 

[Baby Red]

Aiken SC. 90 min to mountains, 90 min to ocean.

 

[cyrocksmypants]

Of those three, I think Charlotte is closest to what you’re looking for. A few hours north, but Richmond, VA is a pretty awesome city.

 

[Busch__Latte]

Of those options, I'd go with Charlotte. Plenty of hiking, decent-sized metro, and amazing golf courses.

 

[BWRhasnoAC]

My wife and I are seriously considering moving away from Minneapolis as the upcoming winter is killing our spirits. The brutal cold essentially stops us from doing what we enjoy to do 5-6 months of the year and we can’t take it anymore. Our top three so far are Nashville, KC and Charlotte, but we are open to any and all suggestions.

-We can both work remotely so any location in the US is ok.
-Would like to stay in a larger metro area, but one that has a similar or less cost of living to MSP.
-Don’t want to live somewhere that’s hot all year round. We don’t hate the cold and snow, just cannot take 8 inches of snow in October. Would like mild winters.
-No kids yet, but will in 3-4 years, so we plan on living in the burbs.
-Love to golf, hike, brewery hop, be outside. Would like to be able to do these at least 9-10 months a year.


Let’s hear some suggestions!

Norther Virginia is amazing. Richmond is like Des Moines but a little bigger, with mountains and oceans less than two hours away. Not to forget DC is only a 2 hour drives and that city is amazing.

 

[LincolnWay187]

Chattanooga, TN, Austin, TX or somewhere Mid Atlantic.

 

[cstrunk]

Don't move to Austin, TX unless you think California is a great place to live. And if you think that way, don't move to Austin...

 

[cyclonedave25]

If you can find a place in your budget, Denver.

 

[CYEATHAWK]

We don’t love the idea of Texas. Have some family in Dallas and everytime we’ve visited it didn’t appeal to me.

Don't give up on Texas, it's huge. Even Dallas. Don't know in what part your family lives, but there is Arlington and Fort Worth. Many here are sort of familiar with San Antonio via bowl games.....it is a very nice place.