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Reader Comments (152)
Posted by: Vaughn at 05/26/2010 11:37:57 AM
BS. I wouldnt even want to be buried in Rochester NY or Omaha NE.
Posted by: alena at 05/26/2010 12:52:51 PM
best city in a world is LOS ANGELES
Posted by: jb at 05/26/2010 12:56:39 PM
I would never live in any of those places. TX, OK, no thanks way too right for me!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Jean Robinson at 05/26/2010 01:08:22 PM
I am soon to be retired educator (within the next 3 to 5 years). I have no family presently here and both my parents are now deceased. I'm not sure if I want to teach in the public school siting (but not totally out of the question, if the salary and benefits are right) but maybe I could explore the possibility of going into the government or private industries sectors using my teaching and counselor experiences as a swing board to a new career.
Posted by: Mike DeStefano at 05/26/2010 02:03:08 PM
Mine turned out to be Little Rock, Arkansas, of all places! Yeah, right!Q
Posted by: Lorenzo Tindal at 05/26/2010 02:49:39 PM
This survey just goes to show the flaw in the staff that you have who evaluate the given answers to your questions. When reviewing my answers, anyone with half a brain could conclude that the city that I discribed, was Los Angeles.
Posted by: NOEMI FANTAUZZI at 05/26/2010 04:18:27 PM
looking for a quiet and green place, not too cold nor too hot,living expense 60,000 a year. Like to walk and socialize....
Posted by: paul at 05/26/2010 05:13:02 PM
married no kids, age 55, working abroad
Posted by: Jim at 05/26/2010 06:19:04 PM
When selecting preferred areas as midwest and pacific I get: 1. Little Rock-North Little Rock, AR 2. Durham, NC 3. Lexington-Fayette, KY 4. Jackson, MS 5. Greenville, NC I had no idea that North Carolina was considered the midwest or possibly pacific area. o_O
Posted by: regina at 05/26/2010 07:10:22 PM
LA to left for me. What about mesquite NV? Low taxes.
Posted by: Danny at 05/26/2010 07:16:48 PM
Hmmm. This isn't exactly scientific now is it.
Posted by: Suresh H De Silva at 05/26/2010 08:53:03 PM
May provide valuable information for you to help make decisions...
Posted by: Annabella at 05/26/2010 08:57:00 PM
oh no, nothing like...nice wheather...coold places, no Thanks. LAX,/SBA is one of the best places in the nation.
Posted by: stanley at 05/26/2010 09:12:48 PM
OK. No way!
Posted by: bob at 05/26/2010 09:15:19 PM
Apparently hell is the best place for me. Consider adding weather to this survey.
Posted by: Donald Kularatne at 05/26/2010 09:40:25 PM
This is a very important service as many individules are on the lookout for such information...all of us want to lead a comfortable life without bothering anybody else. Thanking you very much for the opportunity. Please provide me information.
Posted by: Bobby at 05/26/2010 10:14:43 PM
Mine turned out to be Durham, NC...I don't mind it at all.
Posted by: Megan at 05/26/2010 11:41:57 PM
findyourspot.com is SOOOO much better that this stupid quiz!
Posted by: robert at 05/26/2010 11:58:00 PM
Sounds like YOU!
Posted by: Dennis at 05/27/2010 12:14:49 AM
I LOVE HOUSTON!!!!!!!!!!! I NEED TO LEAVE TO LEAVE ATLANTA
Posted by: F. Lloyd at 05/27/2010 02:23:23 AM
I want a place I can fish as lot and enjoy nature at works the whole day and where people are more civil .
Posted by: Tesfay Teyoum at 05/27/2010 02:56:24 AM
Very good
Posted by: RSH at 05/27/2010 03:49:58 AM
i am fimiliar with these towns, like the guy said i would not be caught dead in these cities
Posted by: jrc at 05/27/2010 07:25:16 AM
I don't get this. Ten is just too small to be useful. How could California be totally left out? The only excuse I can offer is that employment is factor #1 and the authors see California's labor problems as intractable. At the low end and working class levels, I could see this, but not at the creative and upper middle class levels.
Posted by: Kat Liver at 05/27/2010 08:18:58 AM
would rather gouge my own eyes out than live anywhere near Oklahoma City. The questions didn't ask about things a person likes to DO, like hike, mountain bike or ski!
Posted by: debi rivers at 05/27/2010 10:40:30 AM
good job. we had considered moving to 2 out of the 5 areas you picked. hobbies are big for us. golf and ballroom and social dancing...
Posted by: Steve at 05/27/2010 01:42:51 PM
I came up with San Antonio, Dallas-Fort-Worth and Amarillo TX and Oklahoma City. What do you come up with?
Posted by: a at 05/27/2010 02:51:53 PM
Hold on! I don't even like to visit Texas ... uh no thanks
Posted by: antoine at 05/27/2010 03:04:24 PM
...best city to stay in is cincinnati oh 513 all day long
Posted by: Lori M. at 05/27/2010 06:46:29 PM
...I want to relocate and meet the love of my dreams in NC...
Posted by: Jan at 05/27/2010 06:46:35 PM
Resident of Louisville, KY... Yes it is a great city. There are four defined seasons---each bring lovliness for life's enjoyment. However, with aging comes the need for longer seasons of warm temperatures without cold, wet, cloudy winter days. Where else but Austin, Texas in your top 10? And, most seniors would like to experience a seaside without driving hundreds of miles. Can #11,which would include an ocean view, be added?
Posted by: Tropical Girl at 05/27/2010 08:33:35 PM
WV, AL, NC, VA ~ no thank you! Empty nester looking for someplace warm and tropical with little to no crim-i-nim-i-nals!! Tired of all the crime and violence ~ Just want to live in peace with other peaceful and diverse people.... Is that asking for too much? Does such a place exist??
Posted by: Linda at 05/27/2010 11:21:02 PM
Go figure - my #3 is where I'm already living - guess I will stay put!
Posted by: FRANK at 05/28/2010 06:52:46 PM
THERE WAS NO PLACE FOR ME. IF LIBERALS WERE HONEST THEY WOULD AGREE HOUSTON , DALLAS , SAN ANTONIO , AUSTIN , TYLER , CORPUS CHRISTI ,LUFKIN , COLLEGE STATION , EL PASO AND HUNTSVILLE (ALL IN TEXAS ) Should be the TOP 10 . Cost of living , jobs , medical care , recreation , colleges , retirement , weather , entertainment , low taxes and sports . You cannot beat TEXAS!!!!
Posted by: predawnraid at 06/01/2010 11:48:02 PM
best city in the world SEATTLE (so please don't come here)
Posted by: Joanna at 06/03/2010 02:54:43 PM
Alaska ???? I'd rather chew glass!!!
Posted by: CP at 06/04/2010 12:41:18 AM
Says Rochester, MN is the place for me...but that's where I already live :(
Posted by: larry at 06/04/2010 11:24:13 AM
The 8 questions don't address anything I am looking for in retirement. I am more concerned about quality of air, yearly temperature averages, friendly atmosphere, and access to entertainment such as beaches, casinos, libraries. I already live in # 5 (Salt Lake City). I am tired of the long temperature inversion which affects breathing, and the long cold weather with little sunshine. Yes, I realize casinos are bad for breathing, but at least they give a senior a place to escape life for a brief time.
Posted by: Blair at 06/09/2010 02:04:51 PM
NC Sucks. I live here. Gas tax is at 43 cents a gal, the state government is a bunch of criminals, Sales tax at 7% and going up. Unemployment at 16%, with teens 20%, Housing, Farming, textiles, furniture, Ind have gone BUST. . The Beaches, the mountains, the military bases, and a couple of decent cities is all NC has, and the NPS has CLOSED THE BEACHES. Looks like Florence, SC was chosen for me, or Decatur or Muscle Shoals AL
Posted by: William Clark at 06/15/2010 07:49:11 PM
I don't think this little quiz asks for enough information. One of my suggested cities was Tyler, TX. I grew up about 30 miles from Tyler and couldn't get away from that area fast enough. I was 17 when I made the great escape from East Texas, and you won't find me moving back.
Posted by: G.C.Zackrisson at 06/16/2010 11:46:57 AM
We choose Freedom Village, Bradenton, Fl for our independent living, very expensive, but well accomodating after 65 years of married life. My wife now has time for her retirment in a TRUE sense. Our last move ---GCZ
Posted by: steven at 06/18/2010 10:37:02 AM
I see a major flaw... what about weather? i did not see any reference to environment in your questions. If i hate the weather and the terrain - nothing is going to make me happy. I'm with NOEMI FANTAUZZI, not to hot and not to cold. Greenry and lots of places to walk.
Posted by: Michael at 06/20/2010 11:59:35 PM
Excellent Article
Posted by: Kenneth R. at 06/29/2010 12:36:11 PM
My wife and I are looking for an inexpensive quiet community. My wife is retired from the private sector, and I'm retired military and civil service.
Posted by: steve at 07/01/2010 11:14:52 AM
this quiz is as worthless as used toilet paper
Posted by: Jasmine at 07/04/2010 06:51:56 PM
Nashville, Murfreesboro? Are you kidding me? I'm a big city girl!
Posted by: Marcia at 07/08/2010 04:45:26 PM
Does this take into consideration demographic considerations (percentage single, percentage of population under a certain age, nightlife..) for those of us who are still single, still looking for a good dating environment....? Perhaps in the first question only...? Thank you for you feedback.
Posted by: Doug at 07/08/2010 06:31:22 PM
Hi Marcia, Doug Harbrecht with Kiplinger.com here. In response to your question, we will be posting soon a look of Great Cities for Young Professionals starting out in life, which will take into account the factors you mention. We hope to have these recommendations live on the site by mid July. Thanks for your question. We hope you benefit from Kiplinger advice.
Posted by: Heather Higgins at 07/10/2010 10:09:00 AM
This would be far more helpful if it included the ability to narrow the search by climate (!) and availability of various outdoor recreational activities.
Posted by: kimberly l. at 07/19/2010 12:47:51 PM
how do you determine that Florence, SC is the city that I should live in. I live in Va and enjoy traveling to SC Myrtle beach, but wouln't want to live there. I live on a 121/2 acre farm. There are no farms in SC that I have seen. Just the beach and boardwalk.
Posted by: Amber at 07/19/2010 02:56:45 PM
SO my picks are all expensive...I said that price was important wow
Posted by: sally at 07/19/2010 04:18:24 PM
I think i'll stay where I am thanks lol
Posted by: Brian at 07/25/2010 02:16:37 PM
Is this some type of joke? Even the seagulls fly upside down over Oklahoma City....because there is nothing to poop on.
Posted by: noituac at 07/28/2010 03:17:34 PM
ATLANTA Sucks. I wanna move to Los Angleles.
Posted by: Darren at 07/28/2010 03:50:54 PM
You can't go wrong in the state of Delaware. Center of the megalopolis hub with low home costs, low taxes and no sales tax. If your a professional then look at northern part of state above I-95 in towns like Newark, Greenville, Hockessen. Retiring look at Lewes and other beech side communities. Close to Baltimore and Philly for 1st quality health care.
Posted by: Roland at 07/29/2010 04:57:43 PM
I would like to retire in Des Moines
Posted by: nat marr at 07/29/2010 05:34:46 PM
MIAMI ALL DAY BABY
Posted by: Randy Hampton at 07/29/2010 06:04:57 PM
Well they gave me five cities. The number one city I have already lived in. I dont want to live in 2-4 and I currently live in city number 5.
Posted by: Marc at 07/29/2010 06:11:08 PM
I thought I was looking at the worst places! There is definitely a flaw here.
Posted by: Lisa at 07/29/2010 06:37:40 PM
I tried hard to make San Francisco come up but it did not. The City has everything from high income jobs, a variety of housing costs, free clinics if you are so inclined. There are artists and so much culture and beautiful architecture. I'm from Monterey bay area, 75 miles from SF. Why is this type so light that you can barely edit your typos? Thanks, Lisa
Posted by: Kelly at 07/29/2010 06:48:21 PM
I think it hit the nail on the head! I would love to live in Columbia, MO!
Posted by: Sailesh at 07/29/2010 07:14:18 PM
will be coming to usa in sometime march2011 us greencard , Iam from Fiji , working as an Supervisor IT/MIS , 37 years of age . Wife also working as a Sales rep. and daughter in class 5
Posted by: mike at 07/29/2010 07:14:22 PM
San Diego is by far the best location!
Posted by: jijfee at 07/30/2010 12:21:41 AM
How in the world did Austin get number 1 for best city to live in? ??
Posted by: Sara at 07/30/2010 01:13:18 AM
Wow, this thing couldn't even place me in a city...this is a crapy waste of time!
Posted by: Papo at 07/30/2010 04:30:31 AM
The rest of the Villages, Boroughs, Towns, & Cities around Buffalo, N.Y. are the 3rd National Poorest Cost of Living Expenses that would pay more Taxe$ than N.Y.C. The State & Local Gov't Officials are too Corrupt in Higher $alarie$ besides California & Texas. My best bet is move to North Toronto, Ontario Province in Canada & get better living. More European & Asian with $$$$$$$$$ in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, & Computer Engineering Skills. Stick with the Asian Professors with Computer Skills & you get to the Top of the Class in a Canadian University
Posted by: Ray Walling at 07/30/2010 05:47:02 AM
Wow, I already live in Indianapolis, lol.Who knew...
Posted by: Ovie at 07/30/2010 08:42:41 AM
It picked the city I'm already living in!
Posted by: Carol at 07/30/2010 08:56:38 AM
Well, if you are choosing a city in Illinois, what about Peoria? I grew up there and "played Peoria".
Posted by: eastcoasthater at 07/30/2010 10:29:20 AM
BEST CITY IS LOS ANGELES! WEST COAST ROCKS!!
Posted by: Linda Newsome at 07/30/2010 11:26:27 AM
I attended the AFT Convention in Seattle, WA July 7th thru 12th and I swear that I did not want to return to Chicago, Illinois the most racist city in America by far. Seattle was relaxed, the people were friendly and never hesitant about giving directions. The clean Seattle city was spell bounding. I asked how was the city kept clean and the reply was, "Basically through service from those who were in trouble with the law". Shouldn't Chicago then be spotless???? The entire feel of Seattle was vastly differently that of most cities I've visited. The neighborhoods are diverse which is not the case in Chicago.
Posted by: JB at 07/30/2010 11:44:06 AM
Okay, what happened to Dallas, Texas? I live there and love it! It's got everything a city-dweller would like, along with cost of living, income, things to do, culture, good place to rear children, great housing...your information is obviously tainted.
Posted by: DATRUTH at 07/30/2010 12:12:14 PM
Are you serious! I could throw darts against a map and pick better cities. Next time do some real research...
Posted by: David at 07/30/2010 12:22:34 PM
I currently live in Fort Worth, Texas and I love it there, I travel for work and have seen alot of this country. They suggested Lubbock for me and I have traveled there often...right state though WRONG TOWN...I am not a fan of lubbock at all.
Posted by: tadpole at 07/30/2010 01:48:01 PM
I like TX and OK because they are on the right!
Posted by: Jeff Stewart at 07/30/2010 03:08:30 PM
I currently live in the Seattle area. I have been considering relocating to California. The survey results recomment San Fransicco/Oaklan/Fremont; but I was looking more toward the Los Angeles area. So generally speaking, the recommendations from this survey are pretty well on target. Thanks!!!
Posted by: visitor at 07/30/2010 03:51:36 PM
i came out with springfield IL wooow
Posted by: Madeleine at 07/30/2010 05:39:27 PM
1. Nashville, TN 2. San Antonio, TX considering I was born and bred in SA town and want to live and be buried here... I like these results
Posted by: the king at 07/30/2010 07:26:38 PM
LA is such a non-city...to quote moe, "it's like someone stepped on New York and scrapped it off near the beach."
Posted by: foxhole atheist at 07/30/2010 07:53:40 PM
I would never want to live in Salt Lake City...
Posted by: old guy at 07/30/2010 08:01:34 PM
Interesting but I would not want to make my "where to live" choice based on any of these sources. I entered the information for my 30 something, engineer son and his 30 something attorney girlfriend. Both midwestern kids, both with numerous degrees, both living in Chicago. They are getting married soon and while they truly love living in the city they are seriously considering a move to something slightly less frenetic. They survey tells them Columbus, Ohio or Milwaukee, WI. their choice--Minneapolis. For those of you not familiar with the midwest, the only thing Milwaukee and Minneapolis have in common is that they are part of adjoining states.
Posted by: old guy at 07/30/2010 08:46:58 PM
...Lived in Dallas for 5 years. 5 longest and most miserable ears of my life. Crap weather, crap public schools, crap parks, never got used to pickup trucks and shotgun racks. I'm happy for you but the next time I'm in TX will be when hell freezes over.
Posted by: christy at 07/30/2010 10:56:02 PM
so I took the test and my number one is olympia washington which is right near where I'm thinking of moving, and number two was anchorage AK where I currently live, haha I guess it was accurate for me:)
Posted by: D.Rom at 07/30/2010 11:10:31 PM
Texas sucks................. Im going to L.A. yee-zir.
Posted by: sally mumford at 07/31/2010 10:05:37 AM
recently retired..just love the sun..currently living in new england with miserable 4 mos. of cold, icy weather. Don't know it I could stand an entire year or years in a sunny climate. There is some ambivilence. Plus minimal amt of friends and social networking if I leave my current location.
Posted by: Lee at 07/31/2010 12:08:48 PM
Hahahaha Thats funny So I guess San Diego Fits me best I am from California anyway.
Posted by: nancy at 08/02/2010 07:57:41 AM
kansas city of course beautiful city
Posted by: Taylor at 08/02/2010 08:22:54 AM
hah I came out with Austin as number 1 and Dallas as number 2. I live in Dallas -_- btw Dallas > Ft. Worth any day. dallas is way nicer and not as run down as ft. worth
Posted by: Ron Parker at 08/02/2010 09:09:56 AM
need some culture as well as low rainfall
Posted by: Pam at 08/02/2010 09:30:48 AM
Winston Salem, NC--Durham, NC--Huntsville, AL...I like, they're my style.
Posted by: Carl at 08/02/2010 10:19:29 AM
My top cities seem to be Johnson City, TN and Jackson, TN, also Morgantown WV. No place in SC, NC, GA or FL showed up for retirees. I'd think Greenville, SC and some GA towns would also have low cost of living, low housing costs, and great medical care.
Posted by: Marta Morales at 08/02/2010 10:24:19 AM
Inexpensive, pretty, friendly, care for the enviroment, interesting, musical
Posted by: melissa at 08/02/2010 11:27:05 AM
wow my results came out to be a city thats less than 100 mi where i already live! i guess i should stay where i'm at!!?
Posted by: Nancy at 08/02/2010 11:40:11 AM
Would it have been to difficult to post all the questions on the same page?
Posted by: Sharen at 08/02/2010 12:01:10 PM
Brrrr Colorado and Montana, maybe for the summers but definately NOT in the winter. Napa Calif is pretty...hmmm Napa winter and summer in Montana works for me lol
Posted by: Carol at 08/02/2010 12:36:42 PM
Recently widowed and living on my social security. Our legislators need to get some common sense regarding the economy. I am lucky to have family to help me transiiton from a caregiver (for 10 years) to an independent woman starting a new life. I don't think our goveernment gives enough help (advise) for women in my situation.
Posted by: DF at 08/02/2010 02:15:17 PM
2 of my top 5 were in TX. I have been wanting to move there for the lower cost of living and better job market (I currently live in So. Cal) but my husband is not so sure...
Posted by: Neil at 08/02/2010 05:35:49 PM
Looking for retirement on 60,000 a year.
Posted by: Lucie at 08/02/2010 06:05:27 PM
My husband and I are on Disibility Benefits, through Social Security. Where could we retire and be able to afford a living on the income we both receive? And have things to do . Such has adventure, lakes, museums, good restraunts, nice weather for walking all year round.
Posted by: RJ at 08/02/2010 08:10:55 PM
Wow, I live in Raleigh,NC ! I lived in Durham and I do agree regarding the Arts,Education, and Innovative steps for improving Healthcare. I knew there would be two cities in North Carolina representing the pack..
Posted by: mary at 08/04/2010 05:16:57 PM
NO,NO,NO,NO,NO! NO TO TX. AND NO TO SOUTHEAST, AS THE WEATHER IN WI. IS BAD ENOUGH. HOT AND HUMID IN SUMMER, AND VERY COLD AND OVERCAST IN WINTER. I WOULD LIKE SAN DIEGO.BUT CA. COSTS SO MUCH TO LIVE.THERE.I GUESS BECAUSE OF SOME OF MY ANSWERS THS SURVEY DIDN'T INCLUDE SAN DIEGO. JUST ANOTHER DISPPOINTMENT I'LL HAVE TO GET OVER.
Posted by: eric at 08/06/2010 10:17:43 AM
I found this test to be way to basic and elementary. It has nothing about lifestyle such as do you like outdoor activities. How close do you want to be to mountains or oceam; It has basic question about wanting to live in an area with college graduates and "creativetypes". But could be much more specific. I live in Los Angeles but woiuld like to move to N. Carolina, near Smokey Mountains.And also for the price of a condo here I could buy a palace there.
Posted by: Liz at 08/06/2010 01:05:45 PM
Not enough concentration on weather preferences or how weather might affect health. I get migraines from fluctuating weather and my "perfect" cities included 2 WI cities, a MO city and one in MI. Not cool.
Posted by: Dave at 08/06/2010 04:51:56 PM
Any comments on Cleveland,TN area for spending the winter versus cold winters in WI? Thanx.
Posted by: Liz at 08/07/2010 09:39:19 AM
Want to avoid humid summers and really cold winters!
Posted by: Kathy Titus at 08/07/2010 03:54:01 PM
We only have $2,059.a month to live on, need to find cheap places but nice...
Posted by: Dena's pics at 08/07/2010 07:30:17 PM
Too many Mexicans in Pueblo CO for me.
Posted by: Robert Kirchhoff at 08/08/2010 11:40:16 AM
I live with my girlfriend. I like to travel for business and pleasure and do so often.I have a sister and daughter in New` Orleans and a stepson in Seattle.I would like to open a business in East Europe.
Posted by: adikari at 08/08/2010 02:33:19 PM
I like to spend my retiremnet in countryside. quiet, surrounding area, with public transport and food, health, other all facilities.l
Posted by: brenda ferriel at 08/08/2010 09:36:48 PM
i live in little rock ark... i hate it
Posted by: Claudia at 08/09/2010 12:32:06 AM
My dream college is in Durham, NC. So, this works out pretty well for me(:
Posted by: gina m. at 08/09/2010 12:26:05 PM
I would like to live in a cultural hub with archeological aspects and be able to enjoy strawberry festivals and be able to be near water. I like San Francisco but not the earth quakes. I like San Diego but I am still afraid of earth quakes.
Posted by: Remy Prasad at 08/15/2010 08:00:23 PM
I am thinking Seattle , Wash., might be a good place to live.
Posted by: Katie at 08/19/2010 04:31:10 PM
Do you have anything on upstate SC in Greenville SC or close by?
Posted by: Jay at 08/21/2010 08:58:52 AM
My understanding is that this was to provide a list of reasonable places for me to live. 1. Omaha 2. Little Rock 3. Wichita 4. San Antonio 5. Jackson made my list. I'm not surprised. I wouldn't like the winters in Omaha and don't think Jackson would be a good fit due to the poverty there. I would consider the other places, but still think there are many other options.
Posted by: combatcrayola at 08/23/2010 11:42:52 AM
Fairly accurate. I'm moving to Ventura County, CA, which is next to the recommended Santa Barbara. Cool!
Posted by: crayola at 08/23/2010 11:43:23 AM
Interestingly accurate since I'm moving to CA soon.
Posted by: chris at 08/23/2010 12:19:53 PM
...I am not sure that Texas is the place for me.
Posted by: Susan at 08/23/2010 05:35:34 PM
Housing costs are relative: If your choose less space but a more exciting city, you keep your costs lower, but the quality of your city higher than if you pick a large house in a not so interesting city.
Posted by: Susan at 08/23/2010 05:40:09 PM
Yuk....I would never consider any of the cities you picked for me. Don't you think weather is an important consideration...how about the level of sophistication? Art scene, regardless of income level?
Posted by: Eddy at 08/25/2010 05:17:53 PM
I don't understand your limitations and/or criteria. We are not an abnormal couple. In our late 60's, sold our home in California, looking to relocate ... probably in the Southwest. Interested in medium-size city with some cultural interests and attractions. Medical care is obvious option. What's so hard to find?
Posted by: kiara at 09/01/2010 04:26:04 PM
Based on your answers, the top city for you is 1. San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA View community info and real estate trends in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA Other high-ranking cities: 2. Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA -View community info and real estate trends in Seattle, WA 3. Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, OR-WA -View community info and real estate trends in Portland, OR 4. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA -View community info and real estate trends in San Diego, CA 5. Sacramento--Arden-Arcade--Roseville, CA -View community info and real estate trends in Sacramento, CA i love CA!!
Posted by: MamaGTX at 09/01/2010 04:36:51 PM
I live in a small town in TX......population 100.....blistery hot......but I've been here all my life......**sigh***
Posted by: luvmykidz at 09/01/2010 04:55:59 PM
The best place to live is the Tri-Cities, which is where it stated was the top city for me, so this survey got it exactly right! But like the person from Seattle said, don't come here....
Posted by: Anton at 09/01/2010 05:05:26 PM
Why would I live in Muncie, IN when I currently live in NEW YORK CITY. Queens baby!
Posted by: Deja at 09/01/2010 05:08:18 PM
I would never ever ever live in any of the cities that I got. D.C., Baltimore, Nashville, Atlanta. No way. Florida is my state all the way and Orlando is definitely my city...
Posted by: Doug at 09/01/2010 05:34:13 PM
I agree with Vaughn, Visailia?!? I wouldn't be caught dead in Visailia
Posted by: liz samuel at 09/01/2010 06:12:53 PM
Mine was NC maybe i'll live there but i currently live in TX. originally for NYC. NYC for life
Posted by: lauramarie at 09/01/2010 06:20:32 PM
OH heck no, I couldn't live in any of them. Morgantown WV, Dothan Al, Hot springs AR, Jackson Tn...
Posted by: Blake at 09/01/2010 07:29:26 PM
OMG!!! It said the place i should live is in PHOENIX, and i already live in PHOENIX!! SOOO CRAZY :) :) Made my day!
Posted by: Josh at 09/01/2010 08:30:49 PM
Wow it told me i should live in Alaska or Washington. Who wants to live there????
Posted by: Meredith at 09/01/2010 09:58:49 PM
I see all of these negative comments about Oklahoma, but I'd like to say that Tulsa and Oklahoma City are great places for young professionals and young families to start a life. In Tulsa, moreso than OKC, there is an exciting night life, arts, community events, shopping, and a growing job market (despite national averages) as well as a bolstering list of public schools to meet any criteria. We love Tulsa living...and we're not all right-wing-conservative-gun-toting-cowboys down here, ya'll! ; )
Posted by: DON at 09/02/2010 01:33:09 AM
I am 72 my wife is 60. I am retired, my wife works. Retirement depleated with the market.
Posted by: Erin at 09/02/2010 03:03:42 AM
I love TX. Funny 4 out of 5 are there. Sneaky sneaky lol
Posted by: thiamia at 09/02/2010 05:47:22 AM
I wouldn't have thought of Sringfield, IL. or Topeka, Kansas ! But it does make sense. My other cities they considered was Charleston, W.V. , Winston-Salem, N. C. , Decatur, Il., all of which I would consider.(well, maybe not Decatur,IL.).
Posted by: sarah at 09/02/2010 12:07:26 PM
I live in Ok and it picked Kansas. I decribed Oklahoma, cheap homes, low cost of living, taxs, nature stuff, oh well
Posted by: Gail Hunt at 09/02/2010 12:43:54 PM
I have lived in SC all my life and would like to move to an area where there are farmlands and wide open spaces. I a retired and my husband drives a truck for a living
Posted by: Diane Androvett at 09/02/2010 12:49:08 PM
Currently live in the midwest, Originally from NY/NJ. I am a single empty nester who owns her own house, but unemployed. Entertaining the idea of moving to find employment else where. Hate very hot, humid and extremely colde. Any ideas?
Posted by: mature at 09/02/2010 01:14:16 PM
Little rock umm not im more into the Atlanta area not in the city my daughter live in Knoxville it is not not enough cuture there...I already live in a place with no culture...not doing it again....
Posted by: ruben gonzalez at 09/02/2010 02:12:04 PM
I live in pasadena ca half of year and half in spring hill tn. spring hill tn is one of the best cities to raise a family, the best plublic schools...
Posted by: Kensha at 09/02/2010 03:48:17 PM
Well Mines was San Antonio, TX . I was born an raised in Houston...mines came out jus about rite but im staying n Houston might move to Austin
Posted by: shirley at 09/02/2010 07:05:54 PM
Love the beach or lake, enjoy art galleries, poetry clubs, moderate weather...and small town environment.
Posted by: steph at 09/02/2010 08:04:00 PM
i live in winston salem nc and it is a terrible city. No jobs and sorry men. And its really ghetto...
Posted by: anonymous at 09/02/2010 11:30:14 PM
I live in Derby KS, and my top city was Topeka KS. KANSAS IS THE BEST STATE EVER!!!!!!! P.S. Do they even have Derby Ks on here?!?!?!?!?!
Posted by: tony at 09/02/2010 11:54:10 PM
Sorry, we weren't able to find any cities that matched your criteria. Please try again with a broader search. Yeah, does work for me...
Posted by: CJ at 09/03/2010 12:28:29 AM
I tend to be somewhat old-fashioned in concepts and ideals...therefore, a little bit country, and a little bit Rock & Roll (lol), and largely Christian in belief system. I would like the city I live in to be that way as far as my personal style and tastes are concerned. It's often difficult to find just the packaging we want in anything I'm finding, but I would like to get as close to finding my particular taste in a city as possible...haven't really found it yet...still hoping to do so in the not too distant future.
Posted by: Doris Stratton at 09/03/2010 02:45:50 AM
I'm disabled and like to move somewhere that is low crime
Posted by: millie berman at 09/03/2010 03:21:58 AM
Moderate climate, cultural activites,, museums, symphony, theater, playhouses, low to moderate cost of living. University near by. Active senior community...
Posted by: ceasar at 09/03/2010 04:21:38 AM
i've never been to any of those places you've mention so i have no comment. i am from the philippine island spicifically here in baguio city cordillera region northern part of luzon islannd philippines. i am a family man with 3 children and currently working under the local government of baguio city. i took the test to scout what and where is the best place for me and my family to stay. notwithstanding i dont know where to start how to get there. i need your help pls..........
Posted by: daniel at 09/03/2010 07:17:57 AM
its too funny they couldnt even find a village...what should i say now?
Posted by: Miss at 09/03/2010 08:55:00 AM
1. Lubbock, TX View community info and real estate trends in Lubbock, TX -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other high-ranking cities: 2. Durham, NC -View community info and real estate trends in Durham, NC 3. Lexington-Fayette, KY -View community info and real estate trends in Lexington, KY 4. Shreveport-Bossier City, LA -View community info and real estate trends in Shreveport, LA 5. Gainesville, FL -View community info and real estate trends in Gainesville, FL NOPE, NOPE, NOPE, NOPE & NOPE! LOL...wayyy off-base! No offense but no thanks!
Posted by: susan at 09/03/2010 09:10:29 AM
I like where I live in wv...can't get a lot of work here