If you wanted to move...

chiclet · ‎03-19-2010

If you wanted to move to another city where would would that be and why? We are retired and would like to move but not sure where we want to go.

riley1 · ‎03-10-2010

@chiclet - My advice to you would be make a list of what is important to both of you in your daily routine/life. Visit several places and stay for a couple of days, find the things that you might want on an everyday basis, check the grocery stores out, where is a hospital, doctor's offices, etc.

Are you looking for a cold climate or hot climate? After you have found an area you like and might consider moving to, I would recommend renting for a period of time to see if that is where you really want to be. If you move to a hot climate, can you really take the heat/humidity in the summer?

Good Luck

qualitygal · ‎10-04-2010

My idea is after you read up on the section of country you want, read what goes on in each state. Income taxes, if it has water rights and how that's going, medical care in the area, social events you want to go to, etc.

I'd vote for out west, since the warmth to the ol' bod is nice. If you want 4 seasons, don't forget that either.

The U.S. is a beautiful country and I'd just research what was important to us and go accordingly.

JMHO

winamac1 · ‎12-29-2010

I'd love to live in California due to the weather, but it's just too costly and the traffic is so horrible in many parts.

I wouldn't want to move to Florida, though it's warm, due to the humidity.

I would consider Charlotte, NC or Asheville, NC. I know there is some humidity, but they also don't get much snow.

DH and I talk about this as we'd like to move, possibly, in the next 5 to 8 years. Indiana has a fabulous lower cost of living, but it's so cold in the Winter, and it's very muggy in the Summer.

One of my best friends lives in Sandy Utah (outside of SLC), and she loves it. I do know, though, they get snow. She loves the weather as she skis and came from AZ.

"friends don't let friends drink white zinfandel"

nyc1 · ‎03-19-2010

@winamac1 wrote:
I'd love to live in California due to the weather, but it's just too costly and the traffic is so horrible in many parts.

I wouldn't want to move to Florida, though it's warm, due to the humidity.

I would consider Charlotte, NC or Asheville, NC. I know there is some humidity, but they also don't get much snow.

DH and I talk about this as we'd like to move, possibly, in the next 5 to 8 years. Indiana has a fabulous lower cost of living, but it's so cold in the Winter, and it's very muggy in the Summer.

One of my best friends lives in Sandy Utah (outside of SLC), and she loves it. I do know, though, they get snow. She loves the weather as she skis and came from AZ.

We've been discussing the very same thing... and our target is around 8 years. We too looked at NC , and someone suggested Raleigh. It's a trip we need to make in the next year or two since I don't want to wait too long to actually visit (and not just research online).

winamac1 · ‎12-29-2010

@nyc1 wrote:
@winamac1 wrote:
I'd love to live in California due to the weather, but it's just too costly and the traffic is so horrible in many parts.

I wouldn't want to move to Florida, though it's warm, due to the humidity.

I would consider Charlotte, NC or Asheville, NC. I know there is some humidity, but they also don't get much snow.

DH and I talk about this as we'd like to move, possibly, in the next 5 to 8 years. Indiana has a fabulous lower cost of living, but it's so cold in the Winter, and it's very muggy in the Summer.

One of my best friends lives in Sandy Utah (outside of SLC), and she loves it. I do know, though, they get snow. She loves the weather as she skis and came from AZ.
We've been discussing the very same thing... and our target is around 8 years. We too looked at NC , and someone suggested Raleigh. It's a trip we need to make in the next year or two since I don't want to wait too long to actually visit (and not just research online).

I've heard Raleigh is nice too. I think the cost of living is higher there though--isn't it?

I don't know much about it so we should look into Raleigh too!

"friends don't let friends drink white zinfandel"

Mominohio · ‎08-08-2010

There are so many things to consider before a big move.

If you are still working, the job opportunities. Even if retired, many people like to find something to do and end up going back to work, or even find after a few years of retirement, they need to work.

The proximity to family and loved ones. Will it be feasible to be far away from kids/grands/old friends/ and other people in your life. Will there be the time and funds to travel to see them on a regular basis if you move far from them. Will you most likely end up trying to move a second time, later in your life, to be back near them when one of you is gone?

Climate. Different people like different climates (or more important, dislike certain climates) so know what it is REALLY like in the areas you are considering, not just the perceived notions. This includes being aware of their most likely natural disasters (I think a lot of people move to places that have things they have never dealt with, like wild fires, and have no idea the chances or the consequences of those things).

Cost of living. Some areas of the country are so very affordable relative to others. Be realistic about your income or income potential, and the lifestyle you expect to live. Some people are happy to go to a high cost of living area and live very frugally on the fringe, just to get the climate or the location, and others want a more lavish lifestyle, and may need to choose an area of the country where the cost of living is less, so they can still live lavishly on what they make.

Medical care/facilities. It is important at any age, but always more so as we age. Proximity to good hospitals and doctors becomes more important over time for most people.

The culture. Are you more adventurous and like to experience lots of new things, or do you like a pretty routine life? Some areas will have lots of different kinds of people, food, culture, entertainment etc. Others will be more uniform.

Big city, small town, rural living? All important things to consider.

The most important thing, I think from watching my grandparents and their generation when they retired, is to travel to a lot of different places, stay for extended periods of time to get to know the area well. Don't rush the process, unless you have a lot of money. Because for many, the move will only be able to happen one time because of finances, and you could be miserable if you don't take enough time to make the right choices.

narcisse · ‎08-05-2010

Chatanooga TN - you get all four seasons. Its a mid size city with a lot of activities and it has a beautiful river with jogging/walking trail running thru it.

Goldengate8361 · ‎01-27-2014

I love the city I live in right now (Nashville), but if I were moving, my first choice would be Chicago---which I consider to be the greatest city on earth.

cotton4me · ‎03-09-2010

Forbes did a list of the best places to retire in 2016.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/williampbarrett/2016/04/04/the-best-places-to-retire-in-2016/#4ee8791e70...

An excerpt:

"Retirement represents a period of change. For most people, that means less income, but more time to do what they choose. One logical response to both: move to a place with lower costs and attractive lifestyle features–such as good weather, rich cultural and educational offerings, and ample opportunities to stay physically active and to engage in volunteer work.

With that in mind, Forbes presents our list of The 25 Best Places To Retire In 2016. This year’s picks are situated in 19 states across all four continental time zones. The list skews toward warm or moderate climates, in line with research by the National Association of Realtors and the U.S. Census showing baby boomers approaching retirement favor sunnier weather when they move. So four of our choices are in Florida, three in Texas and two in North Carolina. For those who like (or at least, can tolerate) especially hardy winters we include Fargo, N.D.; Pittsburgh and–a newcomer to our annual list–Traverse City, Mich."