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> this mid-sized town dream exists Of course, but you should figure out what specifically you're looking for beyond what you've described. Do you care about
by CSMastermind 4y ago
> this mid-sized town dream exists
Of course, but you should figure out what specifically you're looking for beyond what you've described.
Do you care about tax implications? Are you planning to rent or own a home? Do you have friends or family in any of these areas?
If you haven't traveled much I'd recommend doing it.
This is the most accurate map breaking down regions in the United States in my opinion: https://i.redd.it/q79o3qo8zz991.png https://i.redd.it/q79o3qo8zz991.png
Just for reference, here is a 'cleaner' version that most people like: https://i.redd.it/y4pxyq5eslh51.png https://i.redd.it/y4pxyq5eslh51.png
> ... and/or how we’d go about finding it
Others in this thread have some good search ideas but personally I'd start at the top and narrow it down from there.
If you go to https://www.naco.org/ https://www.naco.org/ and click on `county explorer` you can filter the map on a county level across a bunch of different dimensions.
I'd definitely limit your choice to places with high internet speeds, good education, growing population, high scoring infrastructure, etc.
Just keep pruning down until you find a few you think you'd like.
> ideas for cities
I could list dozens but maybe check out: Beaver, PA; Mason, MI; Wilson, NC; College Station, TX; Macomb, IL
Assuming your wife is willing to drive some then: Longview, WA; Castle Dale, UT; Wisconsin Rapids, WI;
- atdrummond 4y agoAs someone who grew up near Macomb I’m not sure how close it comes to being desirable. Quincy is a much nicer place and still has huge issues that doesn’t make it stick out as a top choice if you can move anywhere in the country.
- MarkPNeyer 4y ago“Clarify your requirements” is really good advice here. How much do you care about: - climate - schools - transportation - proximity to a big city - red state / blue state / purple state - time zone Etc etc etc. Be more specific in thinking about the details of what you want, along as many dimensions as possible.