It depends on what you do and what you like.
If you like urban settings, i like NYC and ATL.
Philadelphia ia a very liveable city. Stable economy, good nightlife, theater, amenities. And its only 90 minutes from NY.
San Francisco is my favorite city. But its EXTREMELY expensive.
Ilove miami as well but the economy isnt so great. So it depends on your ability to get money.
Damn, no votes for the “boot state”? Eh, I don’t blame ya.
Thanks for the reply’s
Im not a big fan of BIG cities.I currently live about 1 hour from sydney,that just suits me fine.
I also live around 2 hours from the south coast of Australia which is good when i want to get away to the beach.
Weather wise…im not a big fan of snow and really cold weather.Our winters get as cold as -9 degree’s with frosts in the morning but never any blizzards or snow and the days usually heat up to 10-16 degrees.
Dont like a lot of rainfall,thats why i didnt put down Seattle on my list as i hear it rains for almost half the year there???
Work wise…anything is the import-export buisness so i assume i could get work pretty much anywhere in the states.
I love the laid back lifestyle,so i assume NY would be out of the question.
After reading some of your responses,the west coast seems to be a the way to go.
While im over there my main forms of entertainment will be mostly sporting events.
Id love to go watch:
NBA at madison square garden or staples centre
A baseball game at chicargo or NY
A wwe event anywhere
NFL game etc etc
Thanks again
King of Kings
Money magazine publishes an article annually that rates “the Best Places to Live in the US” Their criteria is usually somewhat different each time but Madison Wi and Austin Tx are generally in the top cities. Take a look at some back issues to get a feel for what cites have based on your priorities.
[quote]King of Kings wrote:
Thanks for the reply’s
Im not a big fan of BIG cities.I currently live about 1 hour from sydney,that just suits me fine.
I also live around 2 hours from the south coast of Australia which is good when i want to get away to the beach.
Weather wise…im not a big fan of snow and really cold weather.Our winters get as cold as -9 degree’s with frosts in the morning but never any blizzards or snow and the days usually heat up to 10-16 degrees.
Dont like a lot of rainfall,thats why i didnt put down Seattle on my list as i hear it rains for almost half the year there???
Work wise…anything is the import-export buisness so i assume i could get work pretty much anywhere in the states.
I love the laid back lifestyle,so i assume NY would be out of the question.
After reading some of your responses,the west coast seems to be a the way to go.
While im over there my main forms of entertainment will be mostly sporting events.
Id love to go watch:
NBA at madison square garden or staples centre
A baseball game at chicargo or NY
A wwe event anywhere
NFL game etc etc
Thanks again
King of Kings
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As an Aussie, you’ll be able to fit in anywhere. You might want to check out the Gulf coast also. You can get a pretty laid-back lifestyle in that region as well as a non-urban setting with international shipping ports (for the import/export aspect).
DB
I vote NYC. It’s alot more chill than you’d expect and you have everything you could want. You can do outdoor stuff and have the best of everything else. And Harlem is totally tame.
Detroit really is not that bad. It is getting a lot better. The downtown area, actually is pretty nice, ever since Comerica Park and Ford Field have went in, investment in the area has improved. Plus the suburbs right around detroit are some nice places as well. Of course, I live around Detroit and have spent significant amounts of time in Detroit (the worst parts included!) and it is not that bad. That said, if you are coming to the US from another country, there are much better places to see than Detroit! Plus, the economy in MI hasn’t quite found its footing yet.
[quote]King of Kings wrote:
I love the laid back lifestyle,so i assume NY would be out of the question.
After reading some of your responses,the west coast seems to be a the way to go.
Thanks again
King of Kings
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If you want nice weather year round with a more laid back environment then San Diego might be your place. I live near San Diego and it was 79 yesterday. San Francisco is nice but it’s not as sunny. I lived there as well and I got sick of not seeing the sun, and the water is so damn cold if you want to surf. San Diego seems to have the best of everything from what you have said, but of course that’s just my biased opinion.
Don’t live in New Jersey.
live in south philly so you can run up the south philidalphia museum of arts steps every morning just like rocky. im pretty sure every athlete want’s to run up those steps at some point.
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Plisskin wrote:
I’ve lived in Texas my whole life. My favorite city in the state is Austin, hands down. Beautiful countryside, interesting people and places, large night life, lots of business, schools, and its the Hollywood of the Southwest.
However, people do complain that Texas weather is a nightmare.
I used to live in Austin…I must agree, that is a fun town. Some of the best places to hear some music off 6th street. One of the favorites that I have lived in. You been out to Salt Lick BBQ outside Austin? I still crave going back there.[/quote]
I have to go with Austin. To all the above I have to add that housing is pretty affordable.
[quote]vbm537 wrote:
King of Kings wrote:
I love the laid back lifestyle,so i assume NY would be out of the question.
After reading some of your responses,the west coast seems to be a the way to go.
Thanks again
King of Kings
If you want nice weather year round with a more laid back environment then San Diego might be your place. I live near San Diego and it was 79 yesterday. San Francisco is nice but it’s not as sunny. I lived there as well and I got sick of not seeing the sun, and the water is so damn cold if you want to surf. San Diego seems to have the best of everything from what you have said, but of course that’s just my biased opinion.
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U are selling me on San diego.What about earthquakes? Doesnt the west coast get hit with tremers all the time? or do i just watch too many movies 
The cold water in San francisco wouldnt bother me to much.I was swimming tis past weekend at Aussie’s south coast.We are in the middle of summer and the water was that cold im still trying to find my balls it was THAT cold.
I dont know how people can have those ice bath’s .
Im thinking i should go for a holiday to the US for a month or 2 and visit as many places as i can just to get a feel for them as see which one’s i like.
Peace
King of Kings
I might also suggest Portland, Oregon if you’re thinking west coast. Wonderful people, very clean, and the best beer in the Western Hemisphere.
Pittsburgh is probably the place i would suggest. Best city in the nation.
I love San Diego. I visit twice a year. Plan on moving there once I’m out of the navy…
Just stay away from northern Virginia.
Texas has no state income tax.
[quote]King of Kings wrote:
Dont like a lot of rainfall,thats why i didnt put down Seattle on my list as i hear it rains for almost half the year there???
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Seattle is famous for their rain, but in fact there are many U.S. cities that get more annual precipitation, including Boston and New York City.
I would guess it’s similar to London’s reputation for fog.
If I were in Australia I wouldn’t bother coming to the U.S., unless it was to get a taste of the uniqueness of NY or LA; other than that, I imagine you’d be disappointed.
[quote]nickels wrote:
If I were in Australia I wouldn’t bother coming to the U.S., unless it was to get a taste of the uniqueness of NY or LA; other than that, I imagine you’d be disappointed.[/quote]
Good Point mate
Thats why i will do a 1 or 2 month holiday just to see what it is like.
if all else fails i can always move to Queensland’s sunshine coast.
Peace
K of K