My wife and I are going to be relocating in the near future. We love and know Houston, but are interested in enjoying the rest of the country and specifically finding areas that seem to fit out lifestyles some more. Our work situations aside, which place would be better to live? Denver - Living in Denver but easy access to all of Colorado's cool spots. The Rocky Mountains, ski'ing/snowboarding, hiking, laid back people, etc. Seattle - The Pacific Northwest at it's best. Apparently too rainy, but all of the outdoor options of Colorado plus more given the access to the water. These are the two areas we are looking at. Thoughts?
I like it here in Houston, I wouldn't move If I had a choice from those two I'd go with Seattle because I just like big, busy cities
Yeah that would be a great spot. I just got back from 4 days down there, and it kicked azz. The hurricanes are definitely a downer, though. My locations would be Miami, Las Vegas, San Diego and Houston. I have Houston on there since it allows for access to all my favorite sports teams, plus you can live like an absolute king for 1/3 of the price of other big cities.
In the US, mine would be pretty much the same, except that I would probably substitute Vegas with NY and go to Vegas often just to have fun .
NYC ranks fairly low on my list. I spent the summer working on Long Island and in Brooklyn and made frequent trips into Manhattan. Too crowded, too expensive, rude people and crappy weather many months out of the year (although the summer is great weather). I don't see why people would choose to live there personally, but it does offer a lot of entertainment and dining options, although not better than most large US cities, in my opinion.
Denver in a heart beat. I have family there and they love it. I've been there for skiing and white water rafting and love the microbreweries. I love Denver. Me and my wife took one of those tests that determine where the best place for you too retire and gives you some choices. After we both took it the only common city was Greenville SC. Beautiful place. Anyhoo. Good look in you new location, where ever it is.
From my personal perspective, a pro would be that it is probably the most "international" city in the US.
Denver is one of the top 5 cities in the United States for days with sunshine, so don't let weather be a factor. You picked my two favorite cities in the US. I love Denver though. If you do end up moving out here, let me know if there's anything I can help you with recommendation wise.
Jayz, What have [we] done [to] you lately? READ: What did Houston do to P U off...? What are the real reasons for moving? I don't see Houston missing anything other cities would give... I live in KATY, by the way.
Here is my personal opinion ... I left Houston and moved to San Diego 3 years ago (very comparable to Seattle cost of living wise) ... After 3 years, although I love it here, I am ready to move back to Houston or somewhere else that is cheaper (we are considering Denver as well). I think I would go to Denver if I were you as it won't be near as expensive to live there as in Seattle. Let me tell you, it's very hard to break into the market (for houses, etc) in these expensive cities. It's almost like its only for rich people and people who have lived there and had family owned houses for quite some time. BTW ... I have lived in Seattle while doing an internship for Microsoft and it is beautiful. I don't think you can go wrong there, but it is quite expensive.
Houston is okay. In the US I would not mind moving to Miami, NY, Seattle or San Diego. Places I would not want to live in the US - San Antonio (freakin dump of a city), Chicago or Salt Lake City. Favorite place in the world to stay - Dubai.
I moved to NYC 4 months ago and it rocks. You should move here and try it. I just wish Beltran wasnt moving here.
Thanks for the thoughts guys. Miami and Vegas are definitely not my type of cities to LIVE. Neither is a NYC. I like to visit, but couldn't see myself living there at all. Sounds like a little bit more Denver representation than Seattle. We're going that way as well given it is half the distance from Houston (which hasn't pissed us off as a city, but isn't everything we're looking for).
