Here's our situation, any advice or insight would be very helpful. We are both 27 and have lived in LA for 9 years (both in college for 4 years and now 5 years out of school). Her family is from Denver, mine is from here. We are living in a modest 3 bedroom one bath, 1250 SF house. We have good jobs and can afford to live here, but considering how much we make, we feel like we should be living in a bigger place with room to grow and start a family.
We love that everything is here in LA, sports, shopping, entertainment, etc. We also know that Denver has that, but at a much more affordable level. We're torn because it is scary to leave everything we know here, even though it seems like Denver would have most, if not all, of that there too.
So here we are... torn. Help us out! Why is LA great, why is Denver great... what are we missing? Thank you for your honestly and help!
2007-03-28 09:04:18 · 18 answers · asked by rqklamser 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
L.A. is an exciting city for singles (if you don't mind the heavy smog), but for raising children? I would think about that one.
After a child arrives, the whole world changes! You will want more space (trust me!) and a big, grassy, backyard (for that swing set). You'll mingle with young marrieds w/children around the cul-de-sac, have a dog, ride your bikes, grill out, play bridge, do progressive dinner parties....welcome to the suburbs!!!
Also, you might look at the whole thing as an 'adventure'...try it for a couple of years! Rent, look around, get a feel for what it's like to live in the suburbs of Denver. You could even get that dog... (great preparation for a baby!). If you hate it, you'll have learned something about yourselves.
I am in L.A. quite a bit on business. The air stifles me...but that's me. Good luck!
2007-03-28 09:30:44 · answer #1 · answered by Eve 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally think Los Angeles is better. I live in California and I love the sun and the people here. I love where I live and I dont know what I would do if I even moved to another city I would go crazy. I think you and your wife should stay in L.A and just move into a bigger house while your here. You wont have to start over you know everything thats around you and everything it has to offer. You know..........home is where the heart is! Hope I helped!
2007-03-28 09:14:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I would prefer to live in LA but I think living in Denver is a better place overall to raise a family. Your quality of life will be better.
2007-03-28 09:14:56 · answer #3 · answered by ik ben alphabetsoup 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is there a reason of why you want to move somewhere else? you can always visit other places but your friends are in los angeles. and if you think denver is safer and easier way to start a family.. then it makes sense... los angeles is pretty crowded and the cost of living is getting higher.
I'm from LA and i don't think i would start a family around metro area.... maybe somewhere towards north.
good luck,.
2007-03-28 09:11:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm from denver just recently moved to SC and I perfer Denver because it's a lot safer and so great to take pictures at. plus the kids won't develop a bad attitude (believe me, SC is not a great place to live if you want to live a healthy life)
2007-03-28 09:09:13 · answer #5 · answered by Jessica D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally I would say Denver. Denver has cleaner air, for one. No child of mine would be allowed to grow up in LA with all the smog!
Before you do anything, talk to both families. Also talk to your wife--will she be overwhelmed with having her family nearby? Also, how do you two handle snow?
Check with your jobs. How is this move going to affect you financially. Secure jobs BEFORE you move..
2007-03-28 09:08:12 · answer #6 · answered by FaZizzle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you leaving family behind here in la? your right la is expensive. more bang for your buck in Denver but how are wages there or can you transfer job to Denver? if you can why not go. your not the only one who leave to go to Denver. my sister in laws did the same. although one of them is desperate to move back out here. only because she has no family out there with her only one of her sisters who now don't get along she is lonely in my opinion. but in your cause there is family already there that can help out .
2007-03-28 09:16:31 · answer #7 · answered by whynot 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all with the love you have with each other I dont think it would matter where you live but my cousin lives an hour from Denver and she says its pretty. Why not compromise and live some where in between
2007-03-28 09:09:27 · answer #8 · answered by Chloe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it would be good to live somewhere in betewen, i think.....
you will do and be fine anywhere u go cuz there is enough to do in both places.
i like l.a. cuz i know i wont get lost going anywhere, but if i lived in denver than i'd have a good time finding out where everything is for the first time, plus i will most likely make new friends to have fun with.
2007-03-28 09:10:16 · answer #9 · answered by Tanyah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Move to Denver so the wife can be close to her family. Denver has less air pollution than L.A.
2007-03-28 09:08:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋