Me and my boyfriend wants to move to washington d.c. or chicago. We want to buy a house in which ever state we choose. I just finished my courses as a medical assitant and he has years of experience in Retail. Which state has the most job opprtunities for medical assistant? Chicago or Seattle, Wa? What is the salary for medical assistants in both states? Will my boyfriend have a hard time finding a job in retail in any of the two states mentioned? What is the cost of living in those 2 states? How is it in the 2 states? Is it fun for young couples or geared more towards the family life? Do you think we should move there? We are looking to move there in about 4 or 5 years. Thanks
2007-11-02 03:12:16 · 3 answers · asked by Little Older, Much Wiser 2 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Other - United States
I want to move to Washington D.C.
2007-11-02 03:37:57 · update #1
I know you don't want to hear this, but if you are planning on buying a house, I would stay away from both of those areas. The market is steep in many big cities, especially for a young couple in retail and medical assisting. Its great that you went to school for something that you persumably like, but lets face it- you don't become rich in medical assisting, regardless of where you live and work. The reality is that you need to be wealthy to afford homes in that area. The southern and mid-western states are much less expensive, and easier for young people to get started in life. If you are attracted to the big city, I would try to live in a big city in the south or midwest.
2007-11-02 03:33:52 · answer #1 · answered by love 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Can you clarify - - Washington DC is on the east coast, Seattle Washington is on the west coast. There is alot of difference between them.
Actually, I think you will be fine no matter which city you choose. Going anywhere near a big city should provide you both with plenty of job opportunities.
I'm an east-coast person so I would root for DC!
2007-11-02 10:19:36 · answer #2 · answered by nova_queen_28 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, please clarify whether you're thinking of moving to Washington, DC, or Washington state. Two completely different places, of course.
If you're thinking of moving in 4-5 years, none of the answers you get now about cost of living, job opportunities, salaries, lifestyle, etc. will be relevant when you move. Cities and their economic situation can change very quickly, and given the current state of the US housing market, it's impossible to predict what might happen.
2007-11-02 10:22:14 · answer #3 · answered by Elissa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋