I want to immigrate to America by next year. I want to know, in your opinion, which state is the most favorite in order to live. I mean from different aspects such as beauty, low living costs, amusement parks, the style of life, having kindly people , having beautiful beaches...
To put in a nutshell, if you could transfer all your family members and close friends to an American state to live beside them, which state will be your first choice and why?
2007-09-29 22:06:16 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
North Carolina and South Carolina both have everything you listed. They are both very affordable, unlike places such as California and Florida. During the summer you can be at the beautiful beaches in a couple hours from anywhere in either state and you can be at ski resorts in just a few hours during the winter. There are a couple big amusement parks too.
I would not even consider California. The cost of living is simply incredible there.
2007-09-30 00:36:37 · answer #1 · answered by Yak Rider 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well Robert - you're asking a difficult question. Beauty - each state has it's own beauty, some have beautiful deserts with colorful blooms and a diversed culture; some have beautiful forests and streams and open spaces; some have beaches; some have meadows and wild flowers; As for the cost of living, sorry but you won't find a beach state with a low cost of living - not happening. Low cost of living states I believe are Utah, Oklahoma, Arizona. You will find kindly people wherever you go, as there will also be those no so kind in the same place; It depends on what you want - fast paced or more peaceful. Full of people or open spaces.
Personally, I've live here all my life - have seen seasons change in the desert, on the beach and back east. I would still like to live in Mexico when I retire. Nothing like sitting on my front porch listening to someones radio, stereo or a live band playing in someone's back yard, smelling fresh made tortillas all around, buying fresh produce or homemade chees from a mercado, and making a feast out of beans and tortillas. Simple pleasures.
2007-10-03 19:34:19 · answer #2 · answered by Ana C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While you may want to live on a beach or have one near by I suggest you consider that those areas being close to a coastline have a considerably higher cost for home owners insurance.
California would be the last place I'd choose to live. The cost of living there is extremely high and land is seriously over priced.
I did however agree with the gentleman above that suggested you research the community you may be considering.
Let no one fool you, there is still racial tension in this country and having others around means that the area in question has been receptive to other foreigners.
I would be more inclined to do a web search on where is the best place to raise a family in the U.S.
That will give you a scope on both crime and the economy of a given area.
2007-09-30 05:42:52 · answer #3 · answered by tina w 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
robert,
it really depends on what you want. if you want to own a house outright with no mortgage and don't plan to work / are in the retirement stage or just want to work a lower income job to supplement your money, you might be better off in a Dallas. you can buy a brand new all brick home 4 bedroom one acre of land for about 150K. our housing across the country is a good buy , there are a lot of foreclosures , due to ARM loans that people can't afford , so it will be good deal anywhere. definately a buyers market. in general the lower living costs / the lower the wages for work are.
california is a beautiful state and it's diverse. there are people from all over. the wages are a little higher but the cost of living is expensive. califnornia is also good for education if you have kids that will be in college. some states have free or greatly reduced tuition so that may also be a factor in your decision. florida is beautiful and the cost of housing is still fairly low. it's very hot there / humid. the wages are pretty low. it depends on your skill set / profession . smaller towns may not have as many different diversity with people/ ethnic food. in general an urbun or suburb of a major city in the us. is more diverse / educated and culturally sophisticated. you will find kind people and criminals in each state.
there are tools on monster job search boards i believe that analyze cost of living / wages for each city that you can research. you may want to scan for houses at rent.com for rentals and you can search for houses to buy at realtor.com
email LKHomemail@yahoo.com , if I can answer more specific questions. Good Luck to you and your family.
2007-09-30 06:35:28 · answer #4 · answered by Mildred S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i agree with Rada since I live in Georgia as well. We have beaches in the South, Mountains in the North and a big peanut :) seriously yes we have a big peanut. Having lived all over the USA i can tell you this from experience, the more crowded the area the more rude the people.
I like California however the cost of living is higher there. Where I live in Georgia I am an our north of Florida and just a few hours away from Disney World. I live 30 minutes away from the beach but theres almost no traffic in my area.
2007-09-30 05:24:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would have to go with Texas. It has all you mentioned plus the cost of living is reasonable. Avoid Houston, though. The crime is out of control there.
2007-09-30 08:21:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Georgia sound Great..Brunswick....1 hour from Jacksonville florida...5 from Miami...
2007-09-30 06:16:24 · answer #7 · answered by shinningstarofthecarribean 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sweet home of Georgia....
...close to beaches, or least has plenty of Lakes and Rivers...Not too cold and good old southern food! we love to eat, by the way.....and there is still property to buy if you like the rural scene that is not too expensive....
...come on down!
2007-09-30 05:12:06 · answer #8 · answered by Rada S 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
this may anger a lot of people, but i'd stick to any state that votes democrat. this means mostly states on the coast (either west coast or atlantic northeast).
furthermore, you may consider looking for a community with a large population of your fellow countrymen. while you may not want to live there long (hey, it's up to you), it may help with the acclimation process and any kind of homesickness you may have for the first few months (don't underestimate sitting down to a familiar dish).
good luck
2007-09-30 05:11:35 · answer #9 · answered by Pepito111 5 · 1⤊ 4⤋
California is the best state to live in considering that it has a good climate with many job opportunities.
2007-09-30 05:09:37 · answer #10 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 5⤋