Comments on: Would you move to save money?

By: Kandy

Kandy — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 17:57:09 +0000

Just the fact that Mississippi is first on your list is proof positive that you MUST move nearer to me ;)

By: southerngirl

southerngirl — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 04:24:10 +0000

I’ve actually been thinking a lot about this lately. I live in the DC area, too, and I think it’s a wonderful place to be – tehre are lots of career opportunities and great (FREE!) cultural goings on. DC is wonderful, on the one hand, but on the other, it’s SO expensive. I could move back home and instnatly cut my living expenses in half. That said, there’s the problem of maybe not having as much room for career growth back home or maybe not as plentiful jobs. I miss the South, but I don’t want to go back to making less. (The South? Beautiful by the way. And the food is amazing!) But do you need the more high paying job if you’re in a place where it’s possible for you to survive on much less? It’s such a complicated question.

By: Cliff

Cliff — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 01:24:38 +0000

If you did move to Texas, Austin would not be the place to move to save money. It is expensive to live there compared to the rest of Texas.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 22:03:54 +0000

I actually lived 1/2 hr away from Guntersville, AL for several years, and it is a beautiful place and fairly inexpensive. I also lived in TX for several years and went to Austin and San Antonio quite a few times. That area of TX is also a beautiful place, but it is getting more expensive every year.

To answer your question… I may, but it would have to be for more reasons than just inexpensive living. I grew up away from extended family, and I do not live near them now. I feel like I am missing out sometimes. My family is pretty spread out now, so it is not really an option just to pick up and move to be closer to them. I think family is very important, and am actually considering moving my wife and myself to a more expensive place (Chicago area) to be close to her family. I know that when we have children, it will be very important for us to be near family.

By: Thryah

Thryah — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 05:47:42 +0000

Heh, I’ve been reading your blog for just about two weeks now, and then I see this, I’ve gotta say, Hopkinsville, KY is a nice place to live. The area fits me perfectly, though it isn’t perfect by a long shot. Just thought it was ironic that your blog says this, and another finance blog i read is by a student at a college near here. The connections I keep finding are amazing.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 23:00:50 +0000

Well the housing market here is really great if you’re looking to buy but like I said the job market isn’t too hot.
Jobs are better paying around the Austin area but housing is much higher. However if you’re self-employed and can live anywhere – this is it!

By: Heidi

Heidi — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 21:19:16 +0000

No, I would never consider moving unless we were called to move for some reason, and I would hope we would move closer to family. The cost of living is high where I live too, but we are already settled here, and the cost of selling our house, and then moving is pretty high too.

Plus, you can’t buy great friends and long lasting relationships!!

By: Ben C

Ben C — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 20:05:42 +0000

YES, come to North Cakalaki, it’s great! Although we’re in the midst of a drought. Just didn’t get the usual hurricane this year. The “Triangle” (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill) is a great place to live and is reasonably affordable. Lots of high-tech, university, and health-care jobs here too. I love my church too (shout out to Hillsong Church in Chapel Hill!)
Send me an email if you want more info from an insider…

By: Money Blue Book

Money Blue Book — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 20:02:48 +0000

I’m from the D.C. suburban area. Washington D.C. would definitely welcome you!

But if those cities/towns you lsited are your choices, then D.C. might not be your best choice. D.C. is a mixture of urban/suburb/government. Seems like you would prefer a more laid back, country style, more right leaning red-state like that in the south or midwest.

D.C./Maryland/Northern Virginia is very blue/liberal government dominated area.

Just a bit of insight!

-R

By: Lynnae

Lynnae — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 19:34:32 +0000

Thanks for all the comments! I find the different perspectives interesting. I also find it interesting that the answer varies, depending on what stage of life you’re at.

Thanks also for the information on different areas of the U.S. It’s good to know, in case we do move some day. North Carolina is looking pretty nice right now!

@Anne – I like Southern Oregon a lot, except for the cost of living. Portland is a bit too big for me, though I like to visit.

@Michelle – I can’t even imagine buying a house for $60,000. Starter homes where I live start in the $200,000s.