Relocating

[balasr]

We had the same problem. Of course real estate was only part of the problem, but anyway we chucked North county coastal and moved to the Boston area 2 years back. It’s not as cold as the mid-west, where I have spent some time. But you do get a lot of snow here. Anyway, the schools in many areas are top-notch. The prices are probably about 15-35% lower than encinitas depending on how far away from the city you live – but with top notch schools and not too far from places of work.

[sdduuuude]

I’d guess Denver/Colorado Springs have alot to offer if you don’t mind the cold or overbearing religious groups. The Denver airport is new-ish and is a United hub, I believe. Skiing in the winter. Mountain camping in the Summer. Lakes not too far.

Seattle is nice, too, though probably less sunny than Denver.

I’d live in Tucson or Phoenix, but the heat makes those a tough sell for most. If you are indoors all day in the Summer, have a pool at the house, and drive a white car, life isn’t too bad. And the winters are superb. Beware of pollen and dust in the Spring. It’s a hidden down-side of the desert that only those who have allergies can truly hate.

I’m not familiar with anything in the East, but the few visits I have made always remind me of “nice place to visit, wouldn’t want to live there.”

[sdduuuude]

I’d guess Denver/Colorado Springs have alot to offer if you don’t mind the cold or overbearing religious groups. The Denver airport is new-ish and is a United hub, I believe. Skiing in the winter. Mountain camping in the Summer. Lakes not too far.

Seattle is nice, too, though probably less sunny than Denver.

I’d live in Tucson or Phoenix, but the heat makes those a tough sell for most. If you are indoors all day in the Summer, have a pool at the house, and drive a white car, life isn’t too bad. And the winters are superb. Beware of pollen and dust in the Spring. It’s a hidden down-side of the desert that only those who have allergies can truly hate.

I’m not familiar with anything in the East, but the few visits I have made always remind me of “nice place to visit, wouldn’t want to live there.”

[sdduuuude]

I’d guess Denver/Colorado Springs have alot to offer if you don’t mind the cold or overbearing religious groups. The Denver airport is new-ish and is a United hub, I believe. Skiing in the winter. Mountain camping in the Summer. Lakes not too far.

Seattle is nice, too, though probably less sunny than Denver.

I’d live in Tucson or Phoenix, but the heat makes those a tough sell for most. If you are indoors all day in the Summer, have a pool at the house, and drive a white car, life isn’t too bad. And the winters are superb. Beware of pollen and dust in the Spring. It’s a hidden down-side of the desert that only those who have allergies can truly hate.

I’m not familiar with anything in the East, but the few visits I have made always remind me of “nice place to visit, wouldn’t want to live there.”

[sdduuuude]

I’d guess Denver/Colorado Springs have alot to offer if you don’t mind the cold or overbearing religious groups. The Denver airport is new-ish and is a United hub, I believe. Skiing in the winter. Mountain camping in the Summer. Lakes not too far.

Seattle is nice, too, though probably less sunny than Denver.

I’d live in Tucson or Phoenix, but the heat makes those a tough sell for most. If you are indoors all day in the Summer, have a pool at the house, and drive a white car, life isn’t too bad. And the winters are superb. Beware of pollen and dust in the Spring. It’s a hidden down-side of the desert that only those who have allergies can truly hate.

I’m not familiar with anything in the East, but the few visits I have made always remind me of “nice place to visit, wouldn’t want to live there.”

[sdduuuude]

I’d guess Denver/Colorado Springs have alot to offer if you don’t mind the cold or overbearing religious groups. The Denver airport is new-ish and is a United hub, I believe. Skiing in the winter. Mountain camping in the Summer. Lakes not too far.

Seattle is nice, too, though probably less sunny than Denver.

I’d live in Tucson or Phoenix, but the heat makes those a tough sell for most. If you are indoors all day in the Summer, have a pool at the house, and drive a white car, life isn’t too bad. And the winters are superb. Beware of pollen and dust in the Spring. It’s a hidden down-side of the desert that only those who have allergies can truly hate.

I’m not familiar with anything in the East, but the few visits I have made always remind me of “nice place to visit, wouldn’t want to live there.”

[sdrealtor]

I went to the Super Bowl in jacksonville and can state with complete confidence that there is nothing of redeeming value there. Take a pass off that one.

[sdrealtor]

I went to the Super Bowl in jacksonville and can state with complete confidence that there is nothing of redeeming value there. Take a pass off that one.

[sdrealtor]

I went to the Super Bowl in jacksonville and can state with complete confidence that there is nothing of redeeming value there. Take a pass off that one.

[sdrealtor]

I went to the Super Bowl in jacksonville and can state with complete confidence that there is nothing of redeeming value there. Take a pass off that one.

[sdrealtor]

I went to the Super Bowl in jacksonville and can state with complete confidence that there is nothing of redeeming value there. Take a pass off that one.

[UCGal]

I grew up in San Diego, lived 3 years in Bellingham WA, and close to 12 in suburban Philly.

All have good points and less ideal points.

I loved Bellingham – it’s close to Vancouver BC and Seattle. It’s a university town. It’s GORGEOUS. It snows 1-2 times a year, but not bad. It drizzles the rest of the year, except for the 2 glorious months in the summer. The culture is similar to CA in that it’s ethnically diverse, tolerant of different ethnicities, and a lot of “crunchy” eco aware types.

Suburban PA – great colleges – too many to name. Affordable housing. Great public schools for your kids. (Not so much within Philly on that last one.) I agree with a previous post that the Jersey shore is over-rated compared to San Diego beaches… but it has more “carnival” type stuff on the boardwalk. Culturally it’s very different than CA – people are less overtly friendly and stick in their clans. There is more overt racism with people not really reacting if someone says something offensive…

San Diego. Expensive, but the best weather and beaches. I moved out of here because there is a lot of superficialness here: (you’re no one till you have the 3 B’s: Beach home, Beemer, Blonde trophy wife/date). But the superficialness is countered with great beaches, a year round outdoor lifestyle, and a friendly attitude among most of those you meet.

I was happy in all 3 places. I moved back to San Diego for family reasons, but would have been happy staying in metro Philly or Bellingham, WA.

[UCGal]

I grew up in San Diego, lived 3 years in Bellingham WA, and close to 12 in suburban Philly.

All have good points and less ideal points.

I loved Bellingham – it’s close to Vancouver BC and Seattle. It’s a university town. It’s GORGEOUS. It snows 1-2 times a year, but not bad. It drizzles the rest of the year, except for the 2 glorious months in the summer. The culture is similar to CA in that it’s ethnically diverse, tolerant of different ethnicities, and a lot of “crunchy” eco aware types.

Suburban PA – great colleges – too many to name. Affordable housing. Great public schools for your kids. (Not so much within Philly on that last one.) I agree with a previous post that the Jersey shore is over-rated compared to San Diego beaches… but it has more “carnival” type stuff on the boardwalk. Culturally it’s very different than CA – people are less overtly friendly and stick in their clans. There is more overt racism with people not really reacting if someone says something offensive…

San Diego. Expensive, but the best weather and beaches. I moved out of here because there is a lot of superficialness here: (you’re no one till you have the 3 B’s: Beach home, Beemer, Blonde trophy wife/date). But the superficialness is countered with great beaches, a year round outdoor lifestyle, and a friendly attitude among most of those you meet.

I was happy in all 3 places. I moved back to San Diego for family reasons, but would have been happy staying in metro Philly or Bellingham, WA.

[UCGal]

I grew up in San Diego, lived 3 years in Bellingham WA, and close to 12 in suburban Philly.

All have good points and less ideal points.

I loved Bellingham – it’s close to Vancouver BC and Seattle. It’s a university town. It’s GORGEOUS. It snows 1-2 times a year, but not bad. It drizzles the rest of the year, except for the 2 glorious months in the summer. The culture is similar to CA in that it’s ethnically diverse, tolerant of different ethnicities, and a lot of “crunchy” eco aware types.

Suburban PA – great colleges – too many to name. Affordable housing. Great public schools for your kids. (Not so much within Philly on that last one.) I agree with a previous post that the Jersey shore is over-rated compared to San Diego beaches… but it has more “carnival” type stuff on the boardwalk. Culturally it’s very different than CA – people are less overtly friendly and stick in their clans. There is more overt racism with people not really reacting if someone says something offensive…

San Diego. Expensive, but the best weather and beaches. I moved out of here because there is a lot of superficialness here: (you’re no one till you have the 3 B’s: Beach home, Beemer, Blonde trophy wife/date). But the superficialness is countered with great beaches, a year round outdoor lifestyle, and a friendly attitude among most of those you meet.

I was happy in all 3 places. I moved back to San Diego for family reasons, but would have been happy staying in metro Philly or Bellingham, WA.

[UCGal]

I grew up in San Diego, lived 3 years in Bellingham WA, and close to 12 in suburban Philly.

All have good points and less ideal points.

I loved Bellingham – it’s close to Vancouver BC and Seattle. It’s a university town. It’s GORGEOUS. It snows 1-2 times a year, but not bad. It drizzles the rest of the year, except for the 2 glorious months in the summer. The culture is similar to CA in that it’s ethnically diverse, tolerant of different ethnicities, and a lot of “crunchy” eco aware types.

Suburban PA – great colleges – too many to name. Affordable housing. Great public schools for your kids. (Not so much within Philly on that last one.) I agree with a previous post that the Jersey shore is over-rated compared to San Diego beaches… but it has more “carnival” type stuff on the boardwalk. Culturally it’s very different than CA – people are less overtly friendly and stick in their clans. There is more overt racism with people not really reacting if someone says something offensive…

San Diego. Expensive, but the best weather and beaches. I moved out of here because there is a lot of superficialness here: (you’re no one till you have the 3 B’s: Beach home, Beemer, Blonde trophy wife/date). But the superficialness is countered with great beaches, a year round outdoor lifestyle, and a friendly attitude among most of those you meet.

I was happy in all 3 places. I moved back to San Diego for family reasons, but would have been happy staying in metro Philly or Bellingham, WA.

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