Which State to move to ? - Page 4

Creature · September 30th, 2007, 04:38 PM

Virginia!

bearcreek · September 30th, 2007, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M2

There's no reason to move to Texas. Don't let the lack of a state income tax, nor the fact that it is a very gun-friendly state (you can now carry at work or in your car without a CHL), or our outstanding weather fool you, it isn't as nice as everyone says it is. It's more like this...

Cheers! M2

I concur with most of the plusses - the weather, gun friendly....

Where I live, in western Colorado, we have a state income tax. Property taxes on a $300,000 house are about $650 per year. My brother in law has a house north of Dallas and pays over $8700 per year on a similar property.

I won't be paying state income taxes - not much, anyway, when I retire. I will be paying property taxes as long as I live.

retsupt99 · September 30th, 2007, 06:23 PM

North Central Florida...
No hurricanes...

Very little crime (Gainesville area)...I said little...still some dirtbags here too...Gainesville was noted as the 'safest' mini metro areas out of 40 compared in the U.S.

College town atmosphere, multi-cultural activities...plays, etc

.
Shands Hospital network...pretty good medical care...

Housing is expensive, but one can do flips and survive pretty well. We've done that three times in the last 7 years...

Great weather...NO SNOW...

Great gun laws...one of the best in the nation...OMO...The Gunshine State

Pro2A · October 2nd, 2007, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Rhome

Hey thanks guys, please keep your choices coming in ! The wheels here in the Philippines turn very slow, we've been waiting 3 months just to get our "authenticated "marriage marriage lic. to get my wife her passport then we have to submit the paper work to get her a visa so who knows how long that will take, but we will be coming home to the States. Enjoy your freedoms their in the States, here we are allowed only 2 handguns and 1 rifle and none of the same caliber ( if you want to be legal ) you must also obtain a permit to transfer your firearm from your home to the gun range and the permit is only good for 1 day. Also you must be a citizen, pee in a bottle, see a shrink, take a gun handling class, and on and on, just to get a permit to own a firearm, then once you've bought one then you can expect to wait up to 1 month before taking you new toy home with you. Anyway take care my friends, and I'll be seeing you soon I hope.
Rhome

My god that makes MD, NY and CA look pro-gun

Intentional Flincher · October 2nd, 2007, 12:40 PM

So I guess I'm the only person that finds Florida almost impossible to make a decent living in. Wages are low, real estate is outrageous, and though there is no state personal income tax, the cost of living here is still high. Just my two cents.

ELCruisr · October 2nd, 2007, 01:11 PM

Depends on what you do and what part of the state you're in! I've lived in 8 different states and one overseas territory so far. Florida is a fair compromise for me so far. I make a decent living and find the cost of living average. I really have no interest in buying property so that may factor in for me as well. I've certainly lived in lots worse situations and places!

merk_fmr8511 · October 3rd, 2007, 12:38 AM

Montana sucks! Now go tell everybody so they stay away! On a serious note, Virginia might meet your needs.

Rhome · October 3rd, 2007, 02:36 AM

Pro2A, Exactly, you don't know how well you have it until it's gone. I have come to appeciate the U.S. customs and laws ( and yes even CA ) more since I've been here in the Philippines.
Thanks,
Rhome

BikerRN · October 3rd, 2007, 07:49 AM

Here's my list, in no particular order:

TX
AZ
TN
KY
SC
NC

That's just my list. Others may have other preferences. There is good and bad about each choice, just like there are differences within each state too.

Biker

ron8903 · October 3rd, 2007, 10:38 AM

I'm particle to FL, born and raised cracker.
My part of the state, Lake Okeechobee area is about
as close to heaven I can get.
The land is still cheap and the taxes are reasonable.

September 30th, 2007, 06:23 PM	#33
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,203	Another Florida Endorsement Here... North Central Florida... No hurricanes... Very little crime (Gainesville area)...I said little...still some dirtbags here too...Gainesville was noted as the 'safest' mini metro areas out of 40 compared in the U.S. College town atmosphere, multi-cultural activities...plays, etc. Shands Hospital network...pretty good medical care... Housing is expensive, but one can do flips and survive pretty well. We've done that three times in the last 7 years... Great weather...NO SNOW... Great gun laws...one of the best in the nation...OMO...The Gunshine State __________________ ‘‘Four out of five politicians surveyed prefered unarmed, ignorant peasants.’’ — Unknown Liberals are as American as 'dog dodo' pie...

October 2nd, 2007, 12:40 PM	#35
Intentional Flincher Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: The World's Sandiest Beach Posts: 116	So I guess I'm the only person that finds Florida almost impossible to make a decent living in. Wages are low, real estate is outrageous, and though there is no state personal income tax, the cost of living here is still high. Just my two cents. __________________ A witty saying proves nothing. Voltaire

October 2nd, 2007, 01:11 PM	#36
ELCruisr Distinguished Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central FL Posts: 1,876	Depends on what you do and what part of the state you're in! I've lived in 8 different states and one overseas territory so far. Florida is a fair compromise for me so far. I make a decent living and find the cost of living average. I really have no interest in buying property so that may factor in for me as well. I've certainly lived in lots worse situations and places! __________________ If you stand up and be counted, from time to time you may get yourself knocked down. But remember this: A man flattened by an opponent can get up again. A man flattened by conformity stays down for good. ~ Thomas J. Watson, Jr.

October 3rd, 2007, 12:38 AM	#37
merk_fmr8511 New Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NW Montana Posts: 11	Montana sucks! Now go tell everybody so they stay away! On a serious note, Virginia might meet your needs. __________________ Old age and treachery will always overcome youthfulness and skill.

October 3rd, 2007, 02:36 AM	#38
Rhome Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cebu, Philippines Posts: 607	Pro2A, Exactly, you don't know how well you have it until it's gone. I have come to appeciate the U.S. customs and laws ( and yes even CA ) more since I've been here in the Philippines. Thanks, Rhome __________________ Politicians are like diapers, they should be changed often and for the same reason. ~ Robin Williams ~ www.desbiensgunleather.com

September 30th, 2007, 04:38 PM	#31
Creature Ex Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 343	Virginia!

October 3rd, 2007, 07:49 AM	#39
BikerRN Distinguished Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: State of Discombobulation Posts: 1,660	Here's my list, in no particular order: TX AZ TN KY SC NC That's just my list. Others may have other preferences. There is good and bad about each choice, just like there are differences within each state too. Biker __________________ "The road to Hell is paved with good intentions."

October 3rd, 2007, 10:38 AM	#40
ron8903 Distinguished Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,693	I'm particle to FL, born and raised cracker. My part of the state, Lake Okeechobee area is about as close to heaven I can get. The land is still cheap and the taxes are reasonable. __________________ "A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill

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