Moving-Help Me Decide!

[crashhere4eva]

Originally Posted by Ranger Butch Force

So, I want to move out of this town and I have four places in mind.

Boston, Mass
Austin, TX
Fort Collins, CO
Portland, OR

I'm seriously considering throwing a party and picking one out of a hat.

Hi Ranger,
I don't know you but see your post here so hope you don't mind my input? I am from MA and have been in Austin. I of course love MA (from Cape Cod) however, it is very expensive to live there. In fact, it's why I came out to the midwest. It is beautiful and Boston is full of history and it has a flare to it that just makes you feel good being in it. If you are considering Boston, keep in mind the expenses. There are a lot of taxes in MA and the cost of living is high. I of course paid a lot living right there near the beach on the Cape. It will depend on your income, family situation and expenses. When I left home, I originally went to Austin and it was great. It was also beautiful and much more affordable than MA. There were plenty of jobs too. I eventually wound up in Iowa which I also like. For me, it came down to researching the cities, states and I had to consider what my needs were for my new city. Good luck!