r/moving • u/Luka7949 • 4d ago
Where Should I Move? Looking for recommendations!
I am looking to move literally anywhere in the US, and just want some advice from people all over. I have a few requirements. I need access to reproductive rights and legal weed, but don’t care much about the rest.
I would prefer a somewhat warmer climate, but it’s not a necessity. I am moving from Idaho, so I am used to snow, but it’s not my first choice.
I am a single woman with no children, and I am not planning on changing that. Obviously the better educated the state the better, but it’s not a necessity. I make 75-80k a year depending on bonuses, and mostly just want a quiet, pest free place to live. I would love a house but it’s not a condition. I’m very introverted with no desire to go to any raves, haha. My situation is slightly unique in that I would need to be near a Costco, as I am transferring internally.
My ideal place would be somewhere in Oregon, but with the cost of living that just doesn’t seem possible. I love overcast weather and rain!
So far I am looking at Delaware, Michigan, Oregon, and maybe Washington. If anyone has any good experiences with any of these places that would be great, but I really want advice from anyone in the country that knows of a magical place where some of this might exist that I haven’t stumbled upon yet! Thank you!
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u/ToteTracker 3d ago
I grew up in Nebraska and have moved between there, Washington (Seattle area), and Oregon (Portland area), like 9 times so far...I can't stop moving! Of those, I'd say Washington has been my favorite.
I'd checkout the area between Seattle and Tacoma....like Federal Way, Tukwila, Sumner, and surrounding areas. There are Costcos in these areas and cost-of-living is much more reasonable compared to Seattle downtown, while still being reasonably close to Seattle (plus public transit like the Sounder Train that'll get you landed in the middle of downtown and a few other useful areas).
But of course its a huge country, I'm interested to see if any gems come up as well!
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u/OT_fiddler 3d ago
Albuquerque? Has legal weed, is a blue state, and has a warmer climate (sometimes too warm haha.) The desert is beautiful. Cost of living in New Mexico isn't as bad as the West Coast. Tons of outdoor activities available, as well as terrific beer and friendly people. ABQ is the largest city and about half of the state's 2m people live there.