Why do you live where you live?
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grnspot110
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I'm in north central MO, about 20 miles from where I grew up (in the next county). And yes, I've even been out of state, but not very far! 
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I have lived and worked in lots of places that were nice to live in for a year or so, but nothing like the USA except for Canada. If I could afford it, I would live on the outskirts of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Nice people, plenty to do both winter and summer, but unfortunately with the $Million median homes in the area, it is beyond my reach.
I bought here in Arkansas for the lower tax rate on property, figuring to lower my base when I retired. Low property taxes but personal income tax which makes up for it when working but hopefully lowers my overall rate now that I fully retired.
It is nice and quiet, has everything anyone should need, 3 large lakes within 25 miles (one is 4 miles from my front gate), hunting, boating, hiking (not that I do that), beautiful fall colors, not too cold in winter but does get a bit hot in summer. We stay busy entertaining kinfolk and friends that come to visit for the peace and quiet of the county life and of course keeping up the property so it looks like a park with all the trees and plants.
I bought here in Arkansas for the lower tax rate on property, figuring to lower my base when I retired. Low property taxes but personal income tax which makes up for it when working but hopefully lowers my overall rate now that I fully retired.
It is nice and quiet, has everything anyone should need, 3 large lakes within 25 miles (one is 4 miles from my front gate), hunting, boating, hiking (not that I do that), beautiful fall colors, not too cold in winter but does get a bit hot in summer. We stay busy entertaining kinfolk and friends that come to visit for the peace and quiet of the county life and of course keeping up the property so it looks like a park with all the trees and plants.
jaotguy
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lived in the Ottawa region most of my life .... used to be lots of good paying jobs and reasonable taxes .... (main reason for being here )
moved into the city for 5 years and almost went crazy .... moved back out to the country ( out of town ) beside the river.. ( almost heaven )
beautiful in spring / summer / fall ..... just miserable weather in winter .... great fishing / beaches / and friendly local people . :thumbsup:
then the economy went for a dump ... taxes and utilities went WAY UP ... the jobs left and we're stuck with politicians that think they are going to get them back ..... :confused3:
as one person put it .... we've been in Ontario as a family business for 40 years , our costs have risen so much that we can move the plant to New York , hire people there , and increase our dollar bottom line by at least 25% .... sad but we can't afford to stay here .
I'm almost in the same boat since I retired ... taxes and utilities are going to rise 50% in the next 5 years. might be time to sell and look at Island life .
moved into the city for 5 years and almost went crazy .... moved back out to the country ( out of town ) beside the river.. ( almost heaven )
beautiful in spring / summer / fall ..... just miserable weather in winter .... great fishing / beaches / and friendly local people . :thumbsup:
then the economy went for a dump ... taxes and utilities went WAY UP ... the jobs left and we're stuck with politicians that think they are going to get them back ..... :confused3:
as one person put it .... we've been in Ontario as a family business for 40 years , our costs have risen so much that we can move the plant to New York , hire people there , and increase our dollar bottom line by at least 25% .... sad but we can't afford to stay here .
I'm almost in the same boat since I retired ... taxes and utilities are going to rise 50% in the next 5 years. might be time to sell and look at Island life .
tcreeley
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The land price was good when we moved here, and it was in the country. Since then, the population has increased and land is up!. But we are settled!
If I had to do it over, I would have headed further north, near the coast, up into Canada. But I like where I am. The summers are hotter than they used to be, I don't enjoy that.
If I had to do it over, I would have headed further north, near the coast, up into Canada. But I like where I am. The summers are hotter than they used to be, I don't enjoy that.
farmer2009
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Because the wife said we could live anywhere in this county she didn't care. It's where we both grew up. I always said if it wasn't for her I would be in the northern plains or northeastern Rockies (some place with fewer trees). Not to say I wouldn't come back home one day. Always loved big sky country.
LJH
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I have good friends who live in Gardnerville. He's a retired pro motorcycle racer (Class C and Motocross) and he & his wife are still pretty active in the vintage racing scene.
I live in the mountains of Southern Utah because:
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bumperm
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prosperity
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I haven't seen Pennsylvania mentioned so I thought I would chime in. I live in a very rural area in the NW section of the state.
I've lived here for 25+ years and love it. We get a definite change of seasons - once you start to get tired of one the next is coming in. And in rural I mean there are more deer in the county than people - nearest shopping and hospital 20 miles away. No neighbors to speak of.
But......the long winters are starting to get to me I think - 5 months being cooped up in the house now that I can't work anymore is starting to wear on me. I am seriously considering moving a little south to western NC or eastern TN - have to be in the mountains like I am now. But, just can't afford a move - to find something like I have with 6 private acres (no neighbors) with the whole property with river frontage is impossible. Real estate values around here are flat and have always been. The sale of this beautiful place I live at now would only be a good down payment on anything down there.
So I continue to love where I live.
I've lived here for 25+ years and love it. We get a definite change of seasons - once you start to get tired of one the next is coming in. And in rural I mean there are more deer in the county than people - nearest shopping and hospital 20 miles away. No neighbors to speak of.
But......the long winters are starting to get to me I think - 5 months being cooped up in the house now that I can't work anymore is starting to wear on me. I am seriously considering moving a little south to western NC or eastern TN - have to be in the mountains like I am now. But, just can't afford a move - to find something like I have with 6 private acres (no neighbors) with the whole property with river frontage is impossible. Real estate values around here are flat and have always been. The sale of this beautiful place I live at now would only be a good down payment on anything down there.
So I continue to love where I live.