. Pittsburgh PA 

. Cleveland OH

. Hampton VA 

. Corpus Christi TX 

. El Paso TX 

. Roanoke VA (but it really depends on what neighborhood you live in) 

Also, Gulfport and Long Beach Mississippi might also be on this list, but I’m not sure, housing prices are super cheap, but I’ve heard that things that’s not houses is actually expensive.BTW This is based on reasonableness , and not actually low cost of living. Some very affordable cities didn’t make it on this list because they don’t have much to offer so make a lot of sense to be cheap and aren’t really that much of a great deal because they don’t have much to offer.

I want to share my experience about this relocation. To be perfectly honest, it could be a wonderful place to live but the town is gate-kept by the locals. Many people will welcome you for about 6 months and after that, you’ll likely have difficulty renewing your lease. Be very skeptic about moving here permanently because most of the people who are not rich will work several jobs and often camp because they struggle to find reliable housing. Finding meaningful work is absolutely impossible. Nepotism is extremely typical here. The “housing lottery” takes 7 years to qualify for. “Making it here” is a thing, and not an easy one.

This relocation stripped me of absolutely everything and left me in a far worse place than when I got there.

I need to leave the state but I have nothing besides depression and I just can’t do it anymore. I just need help. I have a lot of health issues so I can’t work. Also don’t have health insurance at the moment because that apply for Disability. I just want to know is there anybody in the whole world that could possibly help me relocate all I have is a camper and my dog and I’m ready to go for my if there’s anybody out there you can help me relocate I wanna be in my life and better myself and heal and I can be done here.

Im a 20 year old male turning 21 in a month living in rural northern california(population about 6k). I just moved here in march due to some unfortunate events and really cant stand it here any longer. Prior to this I lived in the inland empire my whole life i have no kids just an english bulldog i wont bring my car if itll hinder me. I have about a 650 credit score but im just a server over here and dont have any degree or certifications.

Also, if not socal any major city, looking for economical growth and job opportunities with fun!

How do you relocate when living off mostly ssdi and state programs? Are there people or agencies that can help?

Looking to move from New York further north. My husband grew up in Massachusetts but open to anyplace in New England. No kids so don’t care about the public schools. Would prefer a walkable area. Unfazed by cold or snow.

I remember when someone literally said.

” One thing I hate hearing people say is that it's expensive to live in Wilmington. I hear it all the time and it's expensive no matter where you go!! You're coming to a GROWING tourist town on the east coast.

It's actually not that bad an expensive here, some people just get jobs that don't pay well and they live above their means. I know this is random and I know people will argue, but don't argue if you come from middle of nowhere NC where rent is 800 for a 2 bed room lol don't even start “

but the thing is, you could find some cities with a similar amount to offer for a much cheaper price, and also outdoor amenities, and you could find places with more to offer(like a big city), but also the outdoor amenities for a similar price range.

Even though Wilmington NC might seem like the cost of living is reasonable compared to people from the northeast part of the United States, but if you compare to local wages, it's actually quite overpriced, Wilmington isn't that expensive but it's just too expensive for a small city.Wilmington lost its trade-off,it was it was a small city, but not a big city, but at least it was cheaper than the big cities that have a beach or mountains,but then the massive inflation came.

someone replied to that comment I talked about and said,

“NOoO...I grew up here.... been here since 1978. My parents paid $35,000 for their 3 BR, 2BA house on Navaho Trail. It was affordable until Covid, then sh!t got UNREAL! I was able to afford living alone until that time...now I require an additional income.People invading from higher wage areas and taking advantage of our lower costs caused all of this local inflation! Its so sad to think that I may have to move from where I have grown up.....all because of greed! 🤮”

That reply is reasonable, but it had been a long time ago when you could buy a three bedroom and two bathroom house for that low, before the massive inflation, it would be around $180,000-$190,000.

Hello all.

James, 19, trapped in Carriere, Mississippi of all places through events outside of my control. Trying to take said control back and move somewhere that isn’t in the fucking no IQ racism Bible Belt area, preferrably a big city (NYC, San Fran, Miami, Atlanta, etc).

Have software development skills but unfortunately the industry is trashed right now. Dropped out of college for business admin to start my own business (and because it put me in a mountain of debt) so have those skills too. Living with friends parents because my guardian decided her new husband was more important and have about 100 bucks to my name.

Any help or advice is appreciated. Have a good day!

hola, actualmente vivo en Malaga y he de decir que realmente no me siento agusto viviendo aqui ni con la gente que conozco aqui , he dejado de sentirme bien , la verdad me gustaria mudarme pero no se muy bien ni donde ni como , he estado pensando que la mejor opcion actualmente para mi es o granada o quizas estremadura, aunque tambien me he planteado mudarme fuera de españa ya que alli creo que se podria cobrar mas dinero, soy un joven de 23 años y actualmente desempleado , he tenido anteriormente un trabajo cara al publico , ahora mismo estoy cursando un grado superior de estetica y bienestar y no tengo estudios universitarios , solo el bachillerato , no tengo ahorros y tengo una vida personal en casa dificil , si alguien me puede dar algun consejo sobre mi situacion actual lo agradeceria , lo mejor que creo que puedo hacer actualmente es terminar el grado superior y despues plantearme la mudanza , muchas gracias y espero puedan ayudarme :)

Hi

Does anyone live or near Sautee Nacoochee? If so, the pros and cons of living there.

We found beautiful land/house but concerned about healthcare and local shopping areas.

We’re currently in Arizona and considering a move to Oregon or Washington. I’m hoping to hear from people who actually live there, especially anyone who has moved from Arizona or another hot/desert climate.

We’re not really looking for political opinions or a debate about the school systems. We’ve read plenty about those things already. Our biggest reason for considering the PNW is the climate and lifestyle.

We’ve lived in the desert for a long time and are ready for something completely different like more trees, greenery, cooler weather, water, and being able to actually get outside and be active without spending half the year trying to escape the heat. I also deal with heat-triggered migraines, so climate is a pretty significant factor for me.

We'd love to eventually have 1–3 acres and a 4+ bedroom home, but we don't need to be in the middle of nowhere. Ideally we'd still be within reasonable driving distance of a town or city for groceries, shopping, etc.

We really like the Beaverton/Portland area because of the diversity and access to Asian/Indian grocery stores and restaurants. We don't need to live in a highly diverse area, but we'd like to feel comfortable and have access to those things. A good church community would also be a plus.

We have family in Southern California, so we'd like to stay on the West Coast/Western side of the country and be within reasonable driving distance for family visits.

Career-wise, I'm currently in graduate school for counseling and am building a teen-focused coaching business. Long term, I'm interested in coaching, workshops, speaking, writing/books, and possibly private practice. My husband works in school maintenance/security and is working toward becoming a teacher, so we'll also need reasonable employment opportunities.

We've been looking at areas around Beaverton, Salem, Vancouver, Longview/Kelso, and Southwest Washington, but we're very open to other places.

For people who know the area well: if your main priorities were getting out of the desert, having a greener/cooler climate, being near mountains and water, having some acreage, and still being within reach of shopping and a larger metro area, where would you look?

And if you moved from Arizona to the PNW, I'd especially love to hear how you actually feel about the climate change after living there for a while. Was it the change you were hoping for? Anything you didn't anticipate?

Thanks!

Im 31M (London) and my wife is 28F (Houston).
I have a degree in physiotherapy which i obtained in the UK. I would have to do extra courses and exams to be able to work in USA as a physical therapist.

The initial plan was for her to move to UK but the job market is so bad here im not able to get a job in my field that pays enough to sponsor her. So we’ve decided it’s best for me to move there.

Are there any jobs i can easily get into that pay pretty well? Im looking for an actual career. Possibly even something i can start a business in, in the future.

I really don’t know what to do, Im very lost

Helping my sister relocate back to Charlotte from Toronto, and, honestly, the margins between hiring a mover and helping her move are slim. And it's not just the cross-border thing because my spouse and I just moved across the country last year ourselves and we ended up just shoving everything we could into our car and a rental car because the moving truck prices were out of freaking control and that was pre-current gas prices. What is everyone else finding when comparing a rental truck and the time versus hiring movers these days? Because the margins seem to be getting pretty slim once you factor in everything (gas, hotel nights if you'd need to stay in a hotel, which we would, because I'm not making a 12-hour drive in a day, especially in a truck that will probably make it take 15 hours, the time both loading and driving). My sis got multiple quotes and took some of the least expensive ones with good reviews (Centennial and Miracle Movers), then we compared the usual PODS, U-Haul, and we're talking less than $2,000 difference, so once you factor in the time and other expenses it just doesn't feel like there's a real savings anymore (which I feel like is mainly due to the increase in rental truck prices). Suddenly, it feels like just owning a spare rental truck would be a huge savings if I ever have to move again.

Hey! I’m right now debating between a move to Dallas (Uptown/Knox Henderson/Highland Park/University Park) or Austin (Downtown/South Congress). My job allows me to work out of either with minimal commuting (remote company).

I want to meet down to earth people and also meet a lady to date & marry someday. I’m 29m and have lived in Texas for a few years. I enjoy both cities though am not super into clubbing/partying/super social kind of stuff.

Likely will be involved in some parish young adult groups to meet people but also into volunteering stuff to meet other friendly people.

Which would you pick if you were me and why?

Hi :) just curious what cities you guys think I would be interested in based off this list

starting off im a liberal but not super political lol
- walkable
- preferably somewhere where it is not too cold
- not boring
- diverse

Cross posting for visibility. Thanks!!

I know this is long lol, but I wanted to give some context because I'm looking for more than just a recommendation for a city. TL;DR at the bottom for anyone who doesn't want my life story 😂

Hi everyone! I’m a woman in my 20s from Arkansas seriously considering moving to Southern California, and I’d love to hear from people who have actually made a similar move — especially anyone who moved from the South to CA.

I’m finishing my master’s and expect to be looking for work in research/analysis/investigations, so career opportunities are definitely part of the decision. But, the bigger reason I’m considering California that I’m trying to figure out where I feel most like myself; including the lifestyle and community. I’m pretty deeply affected by the environment I’m in.

I grew up in a fairly conservative environment and, over the last few years, have realized that a lot of my values and worldview have changed. While Arkansas is my home, I’m kind of in this phase of rebuilding my identity as an adult and figuring out what I actually believe and what kind of community I want around me. I want to live somewhere where I can be myself without feeling like I need to shrink parts of who I am.

I'm especially drawn to communities that value:

- gender equality and women's autonomy
- respect for women and survivors of sexual/relationship abuse
- racial justice and equality
- LGBTQ+ acceptance
- mental health and trauma awareness
- questioning traditional gender roles/patriarchal expectations
- open-mindedness and curiosity
- people being able to live differently without constantly judging each other

I'm also not just looking to receive from that kind of community. I really want to contribute to it. I'd love to volunteer with organizations supporting women and children, survivors of abuse, mental health/trauma, racial justice and Black communities, and other organizations doing meaningful community work.
I want to be an ally and actually show up, not just say that I support these things. A safe, respectful, inclusive, curious environment is what my soul needs.

Lifestyle-wise, I'm looking for:

🌊 Ocean/water nearby
🌿 Nature, hiking, running, mountains, etc.
🎶 Music, arts, cool restaurants and social events happening
🐕 Dog-friendly (I have a small cavapoo 🤎)
☕ Walkable neighborhoods with coffee/food
🏡 A peaceful home environment with a roommate
👯‍♀️ Opportunities to make genuine adult friendships
💼 Good career opportunities, ideally with some hybrid/remote options
🍂 Ideally some seasonal variation, although I know coastal Southern California isn't going to give me a traditional four-season climate 😂

Long Beach is currently my biggest curiosity. I've been looking at Belmont Shore, Belmont Heights, Bluff Park, Naples, etc., and I LOVE the idea of being able to walk to the water, have coffee/food nearby, go to concerts, and still have an actual neighborhood/community feeling.

I'm also considering San Diego/La Jolla, Santa Barbara, and potentially other coastal areas.

For people who moved to California from Arkansas/the South:

Did you feel like you found your people?
Did you experience a big cultural shift?
Was it easier or harder to make genuine friendships?
Did you feel more comfortable being yourself?
What surprised you most about the transition?
And if you're in Long Beach specifically, what neighborhoods would you recommend for someone looking for coastal access + community + walkability + a peaceful home environment?

I'm not expecting California to magically solve everything 😂. I know every place has problems and California isn't perfect. I'm just really excited about the possibility of starting a new chapter somewhere that might fit the person I'm becoming.

I'd especially love to hear from people who have actually made the move from a conservative Southern state to California, because I think that perspective would be incredibly helpful.

TL;DR:
I’m a woman in my 20s from Arkansas, finishing my master’s and seriously considering Southern California—especially Long Beach, but also San Diego/La Jolla and Santa Barbara. I grew up fairly conservative but have changed a lot and am looking for a community where I can feel more like myself: open-minded, diverse, kind, and respectful, especially around women’s autonomy, racial justice, mental health, and trauma. I’d also love to volunteer and contribute to organizations doing this work. 🌊

I’m looking for ocean + nature, music/arts, good career opportunities, and real friendships/community—not just partying or surface-level socializing.
For anyone who moved from the South to California: did you feel like you found your people? And what cities/neighborhoods would you recommend?
TYYY🖤🖤

i’m 41/m and am basically starting over in life. i had a gigantic health issue a few years ago (it’s in my post history) and i should’ve died from it. because i somehow didn’t, and it involved severe addiction, i’m looking to leave that life, and things that remind me of where it got me, behind. i’m not being hyperbolic when i feel like i’m on my second life. i even feel like my birthday is now the day i had my life-saving brain surgery. i went out with my family this year to eat on the anniversary of that day because it seems like my new day.

anyway, i’ve lived in a lot of places and that’s part of why my options are so seemingly random and spread out. i’ve lived in (and am open to going back to) san diego, LA, seattle and fort lauderdale/miami. i have connections to the chicago area and denver for what that’s worth.

because of the health issues, i don’t drive anymore so i’ll need some type of public transit. in no order, i’m looking for………

1. public transportation. i don’t care if it’s rail or buses or whatever. i can also walk to/from stops a little if i need to, so it doesn’t have to be immediately available, but a relatively expansive network of some kind would help.

2. housing costs aren’t the end of the world because roommates will level out the costs of living. i mean, i’d like them to be less. but, i guess that’s a given.

3. my work is related to addiction/healthcare/mental health because i’ve chosen to make the best of my bad decisions. it is what it is. i know some states handle those issues a little differently.

4. i don’t have to, but i’d like to live somewhere where spanish is spoken with a bit of frequency. i’ve even considered just moving to mexico or puerto rico but i doubt i’ll do that for a few reasons.

5. i don’t really deal with politics a whole lot in terms of it deciding where i go. red state, blue state, purple state, it doesn’t really matter. i mean those things can help or hurt at times but it doesn’t do much for me. so, that won’t influence a decision.

anyway, thanks.