Moving Out of California

[ysoitanly]

Suggestions for a new beginning from Freepers.

[ysoitanly]

Sorry for the vanity - I was hoping Saturday morning would be OK to do this. To the point: I clicked on 'Colorado' and 'Texas' state lists for this where I assume it will go, because I hope you can help. I'm moving out of California to either Texas or Colorado. Any suggestions you have would be helpful! Admin, if this is inappropriate, sorry - move or delete this thread. I intend to ride out the recall, (I was a dedicated signature collector and fundraiser because I grew up here and really wanted to make a change!) but now I think I've had it. Watched the state go down the drain and really want a change. Thanks..

[dvan]

I would also consider Arkansas and Northern New Mexico. Check over the Real Estate ads in Arkansas. They offer some fantastic values in property and homes. You don't indicate if you are retired or if you are relocating a business.

[4mycountry]

Well, go to Colorado if you like cold weather and snow. Go to Texas if you like warm weather and no snow.

I live in Texas. It gets really hot in the summer. I know it gets hot in California, too, so if you don't mind the heat, Texas is good. However, if you want to get away from blazing summer temps, I suggest Colorado. From what my dad tells me, the scenery is beautiful up there.

That's my suggestion! ^-^

[martin_fierro]

Take me with you.

Will FReep for food. <|:)~

[ysoitanly]

I am still a working person, whose skills would easily be transportable, I think - although I don't think a lot of places could match the (inflated) California salary - I'm not so concerned with that. The only twist here is, I was originally leaving on my own, which would have be easier, but my mother passed away last year, leaving my father alone, so I'm taking him with me - he's actually more enthused than I am about this and he's been here forever!

[Dead Corpse]

Moved to Texas form Minnesota back in 2000. I love the heat down here, but the wife can't stand it. If you are moving anywhere close to Austin, try to find property outside of Travis County, but within driving distance. Travis has insane tax rates that have quite a few people mumbling about "damn revenuer's" if you catch my drift. If you are a 9-5'er, plan on at least an hour in yucky traffic. Same for Dallas and Ft Worth from what I've heard. Houston? Forget it. Unless you like ugly cities. Lubbock is ok, but there ain't much there. San Antonio has its good side and its bad side. Mostly a lack of tech industry jobs, although that could be a personal bias. ;-)

No state income taxes. But living in where the jobs are can suck. The food is awesome. Tex-Mex. Italian. Greek. Oriental cuisine. We seem to have it all.

As you may have noticed, we're having a problem with our legislature right now. A few of our Dimocrap Senators decided to take an unauthorized vacation, but we oughta have that cleared up before ya' get here.

[VU4G10]

STAY AND FIGHT!

[ysoitanly]

I would, if only for your bumper sticker 'i love country music', which was a HUGE hit everywhere. Will you post it again? ;)

[templar]

Texans move to Colorado in large numbers. Think about it.

[ysoitanly]

I intend to! Until I see Grayout gone, I'll stay. After his a$$ is out, so am I. :0

[Walkingfeather]

Texans you better explain you school fees and taxes .... You will be blind sided by.

[LiteKeeper]

My family and I moved to Colorado Springs 3 years ago, and we love it. I was born and raised in California, went to college in Kansas (KSU), and served a career in the Army, living in Germany, all regions of the US, and ended up in New Jersey.

Bottom line: this is the greatest! Mild winters, not real cold. Mild summers, and LOW HUMIDITY! Beautiful mountains, access to year-round outdoor recreation: Hiking and skiing, etc. The city is about 1/2 million, lots of high tech. The north end, where we live, is growing...and great schools.

NB: the Chamber of Commerce disavows any connection with me.

[martin_fierro]

I would, if only for your bumper sticker 'i love country music', which was a HUGE hit everywhere. Will you post it again? ;)

Full disclosure: I'm sure I copied this idea from somewhere else.

[ysoitanly]

LOL - thanks!

[FITZ]

No state income taxes.

But property taxes that would shock a Californian. From what I see --- state income taxes aren't really close as bad as what people along the border at least are paying in property taxes. Plus a state income tax is on the horizon.

[ysoitanly]

ROFLMAO! You just don't KNOW how much that makes my day! THANKS!!!!!!

[LibKill]

Texas. Gun-friendly laws, 'must issue' CHL. Friendly people. Terrible climate, usually too hot or too cold and very humid in the eastern parts. Property tax, sales tax 8.25%. No income tax. Good hunting (deer leases are the rule) good fishing. Poisonous snakes and bellicose insects.

I like it. :)

[McLynnan]

Native Texan here who lived for 9 years in the suburbs of Sodom on the Potomac and in Wyoming for two years. Couldn't wait to get back to Texas. What size city would you be most comfortable with? Are you looking for big city life, medium size town, or small town? Do you want recreational amenities? Is scenery important to you (trees, water, etc.) or would you be happy in the prairie or desert areas? Is the quality of schools important to you? Even though we have no state income tax, the sales tax is high (8.25% in most areas). School taxes are high in areas with quality education. Outside of the major cities housing is inexpensive. Let us know what's important to you and maybe Texans on the board can suggest some specific areas.

[ovrtaxt]

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOhhhh, that's cold.

[RJCogburn]

Live free or die.

New Hampshire!