What's the best place to live in the US?

Question

My boyfriend and I are graduating from college on May 2007. I will be a Certified Public Accountant and he will get into Law school. We live in Nebraska and we love it! but we are thinking of moving somewhere else for him to go to law school, and then we would move back to Nebraska when we want to start a family. What's the best city to spend the next three years of our lives?

I'd appreciate if you also include some reasoning to your answer. Is it the good weather? excellent food? nice people? workplaces? Thanks!

Thanks to everyone! I really appreciate you giving me an opinion. We'll consider these in the near future!!
~Karen and Ross

Answer 1

I strongly believe Cleveland would be a fantastic place to relocate for short term or long term based on both your background in accounting and your boyfriend's intentions on law school. Financial and legal service industries are unusually strong in Cleveland and rival major cities.

Did you know that there is a signifanct presence of Fortune 500 companies, particularly financial instutions, headquarterd in Cleveland? Key Bank, Progressive Insurance and National City are all headquarted in Cleveland. Many other banks and consulting firms have significant offices in Cleveland like J.P Morgan Chase, Delloit and Touche, Huntington Bank, Fifth Thrid, Quicken Loans, Payne Webber and many more. Part of the reason is that Cleveland is home to one of only twelve Federal Reserve Bank branches.

Did you know that the city of Cleveland ranks number six in the country for the number of attornies employed? This is because several of the nation's and in fact the world's top law firms are headquartered in Cleveland and the federal government has a lot of offices in Cleveland.

So here in Cleveland you have one of the nation's top ten financial and legal centers at a cost of living that is unparalleled compared to any other top ten financial or legal city. Affordability is a huge asset that Cleveland has. What does reduced rent and low prices translate for you? You will be able to afford a very nice large apartment in a good area, and have money left over to go to nice bars, restaurants, shops, concerts, sports games and cultural institutions which Cleveland has no shortage of. While these entertainment venues may not be on the same scale as other cities, Cleveland offers every type of establishment from upscale to ethnic, trendy or budget. Cleveland parks and hospitals are also first rate. The metropolitan area is also spared from natural disasters.

I almost forgot to mention accessiblity and convenience! There are no traffic problems in Cleveland whatsoever. If you live in the city or the suburbs it shouldn't take you more than a half hour to get anywhere. From whatever residence and neighborhood you live in, delectible restaurants, excellent shopping, world renowned museums, year-round festivals and events, recreational opportunities are practically a short drive down the street. Whatever lifestyle you are looking for, you can honestly find it in Cleveland if you know where to look. The quality of life in Cleveland is so high that last fall the prestigeous Economics Intelligence Unit (the London-based organization and publisher of the Economist) ranked Cleveland the number one metropolitan area in the United States for quality of life.

Cleveland is also a very up-and-coming city. It has one of the country's top ten downtown population growth rates, and is seeing billions of dollars in investment. Seriously consider Cleveland as an option and if you have more questions about the situation in Cleveland and where exactly you might want to live and work in Cleveland I suggest you post a question on www.urbanohio.com.

Answer 2

If he is going to Law School, won't the location of the school play a part in your decision. Or, does your boyfriend plan to commute a thousand or so miles a day in order to attend classes?

Seriously, pick the law school, get accepted, and move to that location. Please excuse me but this seems like a question that would be asked by an eighth grade dropout, not a college senior.

When you do move after he gets his law degree may I suggest you not consider California. I live here and if the planet ever needs an enema, this will be the point of insertion. Nebraska may be OK but check out the money first. Good Luck in all your efforts.

Answer 3

I lived in tennesse and i do not advice to live in it.i advice u to live in san diego California , its a very nice place to live ,its has an excellent weather , its moderate all time of the year ,it has wonderful people from every where , I met a lebanese family there and we became friends and there is so many nice people, u can do many activities ,its great 4 work 2, also the food is excellent coz u find different kind of restuaraunts, for example u can eat chinese , lebanese,italian,medetirnean,and many other.Also u can do anything there,its good for a nice walk in the afternoon,it has everything and u can do all type of things,it has good schools too ,but u have to do a search if it has good law schools.Its also good 4 shopping.I hope everything goes fine with u .GOOD LUCK.

Answer 4

Burlington Vermont!
Lakeside BURLINGTON, Vermont's largest "city" with a population nudging forty thousand, is one of the most enjoyable towns in New England, a hip, relaxed fusion of Montr̩al, eighty miles to the north, and Boston, over two hundred miles southeast. In fact, from its earliest days, Burlington looked as much to Canada as to the south. Shipping connections with the St Lawrence River were far easier than the land routes across the mountains, and the harbor became a major supply center. The city's founders included Ethan Allen and family Рfar from being some impoverished Robin Hood figure, Ethan was a wealthy landowner, and his brother Ira set up the University of Vermont.

Burlington today is the definitive youthful, outward-looking university town. It's one of the few American cities to offer something approaching a caf̩ culture, with a downtown you can stroll around on foot, especially around the Church Street Marketplace, and plenty of open-air terraces. Politically, too, it's unusual: Bernard Saunders, the former "socialist" mayor of Burlington, was in 1990 elected to the House of Representatives from Vermont Рthe first political independent to go to Congress in forty years.

Answer 5

I am a big-city person, and so is my wife. So, we would recommend the following places (for a couple):

-New York City - probably our number one pick. We lived there for 4 years, and loved every minute. But we didn't have kids, so it was easier for us to experience this place. We still visit NYC about 4 times a year.

-Los Angeles - my wife is from there, and she can't really see living anywhere else when it is time for us to have a family (and raise kids). We frequent LA once a month.

- San Francisco - a very beautiful city, and where we are currently living (for the past 6 years)

- Miami - rich in culture, especially the latin flavor. We visit Miami at least twice a year.

Answer 6

Consider San Diego. As the 7th largest city in the U.S. it has many things to offer in the areas of culture, entertainment, and sports. Located on the coast with the dessert not too far of a drive, there are a tremendous amount of outdoor opportunities both on land and on water. Hiking and water sports are popular choices. There's also wine tasting, the zoo, and Sea World.

San Diego is the nicest large city. It's spread out nicely and the freeways are easy to navigate, though they can definitely be busy.

You and your boyfriend will appreciate all of the romantic things there are to do in San Diego.

Answer 7

I guess that depends on whether or not you like cold weather or a hot climate. Do you like tropical, or dry? Flat, or mountainous? One big question is, do you have any family or friends in a potential spot (if you care about that). Another is, how is the local economy. If it's not good, will you arrive with money. Otherwise, you'll find it difficult to make it somewhere with a bad economy. Consider all factors before moving.

Answer 8

It depends on what you are in to. I live in Arizona, and I love the weather and the food, but it's super hard to get around if you don't have a car (like me). I've heard great things about Portland. Philly is nice. I used to live there and I loved it. The weather kinda stinks though. Do some research...most cities have web sites. Good luck!

Answer 9

Plan on living near the best law school he gets accepted at. There is a huge difference among law schools - both in the type of education he will receive and the opportunities open to him after law school. Going to a nationally recognized law school would open all kinds of doors (whether his interest is big law firm or local non profit)...The best 10 lawschools are
Yale
Harvard
Michigan
Duke
Berkley
Cornell
NYU
Univ of Chicago
Columbia
Penn

Answer 10

Texas is the best, good pay, good neigbours, very hot weather. , moderate cost of living compared to the East and West Coast. We have thousands of people coming to live here from there. Houston if you don't mind the humidity, San Antonio, Dallas-Fort Worth are nice too.