Perhaps there is a bit of hereditary pride talking here, but I would seriously recommend someplace like Amarillo or Canyon, Texas. They are only about 30-40 miles from each other but have distinctive personalities.
What they have in common includes:
- Very low cost-of-living indexes (particularly property homes/rentals)
- Sitting just above the Caprock, they experience milder winters and cooler summers than most of the country
- Both have some of the best public schools in the country, as well as low student/teacher ratios
- Both have a number of colleges, junior colleges, and trade schools for continuing education. Also, both are less than two hours' drive from Texas Tech University which offers a tremendous range of degree plans and lets them be 'on their own' but still close enough for regular visits
- Despite the 'Tornado Alley' monicker, tornadoes are uncommon. Thunderstorms are quite common, along with the occassional hailstorm (usually pea- or grazel-sized), but it's still far removed from the fury of hurricanes, "Nor'Easters", earthquakes, and so forth.
Amarillo is less rustic than Canyon, but still lacks the 'suffocating' feel that a lot of cities create.
2006-11-15 11:44:15
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answered by twylafox 4
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Well more info would help. What you do for a living would make your choices different I would think. If you are looking for cheap living in a still growing area you might look at Tennessee. The area around Kingsport and Johnson City and Bristol. The Tri Cities area is still building and growing whereas some areas like the Nort East is sort of crashing from their 10-15yr. boom. You can buy property there cheaper than in past years but a lot of business are closing. That's not to say that that isn't also happening in the south but, the cost of living is much lower and jobs go and more come in to take their place. That's all I know. Good luck. A great climate and a great place to raise kids too.
2006-11-15 19:58:32
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answered by MISS-MARY 6
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Move to California.
So many people live there and it's very family- oriented. California is known for its good educational system and nice weather.
I think you would be happy there. I am :-)
2006-11-15 19:15:34
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answered by x-a-n 3
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