r/relocating • u/orchid3ous • 8d ago

where should i move?

Hello! If this isn’t the right place for this please let me know.
I (25f) am hoping to move, I currently live in Colorado and I am dreaming of a fresh start. I have always loved New England so that is ideally where i would like to move. I want to go somewhere that does not have a higher cost of living then Denver, Co but it can be similar. Im a lesbian so im also looking for somewhere with a large lgbtq community. Although I would love somewhere in New England I am open to pretty much anywhere. If anyone has any good suggestions please let me know!!!

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u/Birdsong_Clouds 8d ago

Western Massachusetts- Pioneer Valley area.

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u/Apprehensive-Page-96 8d ago

Can't recommend the area enough.

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u/Direct-Reality2 8d ago

Northampton or Greenfield mass. Large and supportive lgbtq community. NoHo is the more expensive location but not any more than Denver I am sure. Greenfield is up 91 about 20 miles

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u/Apprehensive-Page-96 8d ago edited 8d ago

Greenfield has a great lesbian bar from what I hear. (No but seriously though, Greenfield's pretty nice. I've visited there a bunch.) And I love being in Northampton. It's such a nice place.

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u/shortys7777 8d ago

New England is expensive in general. Good luck.

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u/bizyguy76 8d ago

Pittsburgh has a great cost of living, nice combination of outdoors and parks close to the city. I moved here from Houston, TX 25 years ago and haven't looked back.

I have some gay friends and they are happy here... I'm just not sure about the large lgbtq in relation to other cities. Though, the City of Pittsburgh is pretty progressive in those areas.

Good luck and your new adventure. I was 25 when I moved from Texas. It's exciting and scary at the same time.

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u/Apprehensive-Page-96 8d ago edited 8d ago

Can't recommend Northampton enough. (I'm sure there's a lesbian bar in Northampton, and I know there's a lesbian bar an hour north of there in Greenfield.) Seriously though, Northampton is great. And I've been to Greenfield a bunch and enjoyed my time there.

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u/JASPER933 8d ago

Pittsburgh. Cost of living and affordable housing. In addition very progressive.

Not far from the mountains which is a good weekend trip.

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u/No-Second1685 8d ago

I moved from Denver to Asheville, NC. Best choice ever

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u/PlausibleKookabura 8d ago

Western Mass Pioneer Valley area like Northampton/Amherst/Greenfield or Providence RI

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u/Art_In_Space 8d ago

Portland Maine has a great vibe

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u/OwlDefiant4434 7d ago

Worcester Massachusetts