Ask HN: Where are you moving to? (US only)

#1

Post by RestlessMind » Tue, Aug 18, 2020, 12:47 AM UTC

Assuming you want to take advantage of the generous remote-work policies and escape the high costs of Silicon Valley / Seattle / NYC, where are you moving (or planning to move to? And what factors make that destination attractive to you?

Asking for a friend ;)

Re: Ask HN: Where are you moving to? (US only)

#2

Post by verdverm » Tue, Aug 18, 2020, 12:52 AM UTC

Away from cities and governors who don't know basic science and stats. Know any states with competent leadership?

I do not recommend Colorado, some of the worst air pollution in the country, much to my surprise. Rent is getting out of hand too

Thinking about New England, or at least north enough for Starlink!

Re: Ask HN: Where are you moving to? (US only)

#3

Post by throw_this_one » Tue, Aug 18, 2020, 1:49 AM UTC

My lease is up in NYC in 2 weeks. Gonna move back home with my parents and save a ton. If I can, I want to go to one of Spain/Mexico/Argentina/Croatia/Uk/Ireland in the fall and work remote.

Re: Ask HN: Where are you moving to? (US only)

#4

Post by subpixel » Tue, Aug 18, 2020, 3:12 AM UTC

My small family fled NYC and have landed in a part of coastal New England that was last trendy with your parents and/or grandparents, especially if your ancestors came over on the Mayflower.

Not as wildly affordable as other options but a solid mix of access to nature, good schools, and educated, sometimes eccentric retirees who hold the city government to a high standard.

Re: Ask HN: Where are you moving to? (US only)

#5

Post by scroogeydop » Tue, Aug 18, 2020, 3:24 AM UTC

verdverm wrote: post #2

Away from cities and governors who don't know basic science and stats. Know any states with competent leadership? I do not recommend Colorado, some of the worst air pollution in the country, much to my surprise. Rent is getting out of hand too Thinking about New England, or at least north enough for Starlink!

Fuck starlink

Re: Ask HN: Where are you moving to? (US only)

#6

Post by leejoramo » Tue, Aug 18, 2020, 3:27 AM UTC

verdverm wrote: post #2

Away from cities and governors who don't know basic science and stats. Know any states with competent leadership? I do not recommend Colorado, some of the worst air pollution in the country, much to my surprise. Rent is getting out of hand too Thinking about New England, or at least north enough for Starlink!

Or look at Western Colorado. I live in Grand Junction and enjoy a walkable downtown, easy access to a wide variety of outdoors, mid-sized university, and many of the amenities of a small city.

And besides the current nearby wildfires, air pollution is not the issue it is on the Denver side of the Rocky Mountains

Re: Ask HN: Where are you moving to? (US only)

#7

Post by pontifier » Tue, Aug 18, 2020, 3:54 AM UTC

I moved to Pine Bluff AR a few months ago. Not going to lie, it's been quite an adventure, but the real estate was a deal I couldn't pass up.

Re: Ask HN: Where are you moving to? (US only)

#8

Post by sdiw » Tue, Aug 18, 2020, 5:12 AM UTC

throw_this_one wrote: post #3

My lease is up in NYC in 2 weeks. Gonna move back home with my parents and save a ton. If I can, I want to go to one of Spain/Mexico/Argentina/Croatia/Uk/Ireland in the fall and work remote.

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Re: Ask HN: Where are you moving to? (US only)

#9

Post by lostmsu » Tue, Aug 18, 2020, 5:43 AM UTC

Staying in Seattle with my giant ass mortgage. But we are already far from downtowns.

Might consider renting a room out again though.

Re: Ask HN: Where are you moving to? (US only)

#10

Post by s1t5 » Tue, Aug 18, 2020, 8:09 AM UTC

People who are moving out of big cities - how long do you expect to stay with the same company and remote?