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I'm 22 female, about to be finished with school, looking to get out of the metro Detroit area. I would like to move in the next two months or so. I will be moving with a friend or two.
Here is what I am looking for:
- Something with charm or character, by this I mean I don't want to move to somewhere like Orlando (no offense).
- I would prefer something big city-ish. I am working in the restaurant/hotel industry, and would probably have better luck in a larger city.
- I act my age, I need a downtown life and others like myself.
- I'm indifferent about weather at the moment, I've always wanted warmer but I'm not sure I can give up snow.
Places I've researched so far: Honolulu (unrealistic, I've accepted it, but I can still dream) NYC (maybe in a few years, but I'm not ready to give up my car and I don't think I can afford the city just yet) Nashville (never been, but it appears to have character, and appears affordable - I mostly researched Edgefield, because I got the impression that would be the best place for some 20's something year olds) Denver (again, never been, I'm intrigued by the scenery, appears affordable, though I am not sure what area to be looking at. I have a friend living there who loves it and says jobs are available. I'm also curious about their winters - preferably compared to MI winters) New Orleans (I haven't researched a whole lot, because to be honest I'm iffy when it comes to safety/affordability - but it gives a good example of the character i am looking for)
Basically I am looking for ideas of cities to continue to research, possibly with some direction on what part of the city to look at for living. Since I am not sure who I am moving with yet I'm not sure what to say my price range is... basically $400/person with rent though (so 2bedrooms = $800ish).... I would be flexible though for the right place... whether that is an apartment/townhouse/home.
By the way, my moving buddies include another 22yr old girl who works in the spa industry, and a 26yr guy that will probably be going back to school once we relocate.
I also understand I am probably better off traveling a little more to find I place more suitable, but I am currently unemployed and have had zero luck finding a job around here - meaning my funds are limited and I would prefer to use what I do have for moving purposes.
So all in all, my options are rather limitless and endless.
Last edited by emlandry; 11-27-2009 at 02:24 PM..
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I'm 22 female, about to be finished with school, looking to get out of the metro Detroit area. I would like to move in the next two months or so. I will be moving with a friend or two.
Here is what I am looking for:
- Something with charm or character, by this I mean I don't want to move to somewhere like Orlando (no offense).
- I would prefer something big city-ish. I am working in the restaurant/hotel industry, and would probably have better luck in a larger city.
- I act my age, I need a downtown life and others like myself.
- I'm indifferent about weather at the moment, I've always wanted warmer but I'm not sure I can give up snow.
Places I've researched so far: Honolulu (unrealistic, I've accepted it, but I can still dream) NYC (maybe in a few years, but I'm not ready to give up my car and I don't think I can afford the city just yet) Nashville (never been, but it appears to have character, and appears affordable - I mostly researched Edgefield, because I got the impression that would be the best place for some 20's something year olds) Denver (again, never been, I'm intrigued by the scenery, appears affordable, though I am not sure what area to be looking at. I have a friend living there who loves it and says jobs are available. I'm also curious about their winters - preferably compared to MI winters) New Orleans (I haven't researched a whole lot, because to be honest I'm iffy when it comes to safety/affordability - but it gives a good example of the character i am looking for)
Basically I am looking for ideas of cities to continue to research, possibly with some direction on what part of the city to look at for living. Since I am not sure who I am moving with yet I'm not sure what to say my price range is... basically $400/person with rent though (so 2bedrooms = $800ish).... I would be flexible though for the right place... whether that is an apartment/townhouse/home.
By the way, my moving buddies include another 22yr old girl who works in the spa industry, and a 26yr guy that will probably be going back to school once we relocate.
I also understand I am probably better off traveling a little more to find I place more suitable, but I am currently unemployed and have had zero luck finding a job around here - meaning my funds are limited and I would prefer to use what I do have for moving purposes.
So all in all, my options are rather limitless and endless.
Not Nashville. It's hardly a city. It's more suburban and sprawly. The density is only 1260 people per sq mi, which is very low for a city. You can be out in the country and still be in the city limits.
Downtown is a cool, fun place. One of the better downtowns I've been to, but outside of Downtown, there's not much else in Nashville.
1) San Diego, CA; Orange County, CA (affordable with a group a friends sharing expenses) in orange county stay west of the 405 freeway.
2) NYC (again affordable with a group a friends sharing expenses) You don't have to live in Manhattan. The Borough and Hoboken are all pretty cool places where you can keep your car
3) The Florida Keys
4) New Orleans. My niece is a ditzy girly-girl. She is doing fine there. Nothing to be afraid of.
Saratoga is appealing, but does not have the big city vibe (Forget Troy/Albany/Rensselaer), you may as well stay in Detroit.
1) San Diego, CA; Orange County, CA (affordable with a group a friends sharing expenses) in orange county stay west of the 405 freeway.
2) NYC (again affordable with a group a friends sharing expenses) You don't have to live in Manhattan. The Borough and Hoboken are all pretty cool places where you can keep your car
3) The Florida Keys
4) New Orleans. My niece is a ditzy girly-girl. She is doing fine there. Nothing to be afraid of.
Saratoga is appealing, but does not have the big city vibe (Forget Troy/Albany/Rensselaer), you may as well stay in Detroit.
I'm originally from the Poughkeepsie area - Halfway between NYC and Albany. Do you really think we went to Albany for *****s and Giggles?
I just spent 3 months in Albany last summer While I would recommend it way above Saint Louis (where I currently live), it is not exactly a charming city and neither is the surrounding area. Yes it would also be a step up from Detroit, too. But the NY capital district is not on my list of places to live.
On the other hand, I could entirely feel comfortable in Saratoga (except for the cold). Its a great little community, with a very traditional, yet hip feel to hit. Very much like the Hamptons, but without the attitudes and price tag.
I'm originally from the Poughkeepsie area - Halfway between NYC and Albany. Do you really think we went to Albany for *****s and Giggles?
I just spent 3 months in Albany last summer While I would recommend it way above Saint Louis (where I currently live), it is not exactly a charming city and neither is the surrounding area. Yes it would also be a step up from Detroit, too. But the NY capital district is not on my list of places to live.
On the other hand, I could entirely feel comfortable in Saratoga (except for the cold). Its a great little community, with a very traditional, yet hip feel to hit. Very much like the Hamptons, but without the attitudes and price tag.
That's why I recommended the Spa City to the OP. She has a friend in that spa business and there is plenty of tourism there. So, I would think there would be quite a bit of work for someone in the restaurant/hotel business. You also have a nice arts scene with galleries and the Saratoga Performing Arts Center(aka SPAC) there too. Nearby Glens Falls isn't a bad little city either.
I added information about Albany as an alternative to the scene in Saratoga. I would think that the OP would like the Lark Street area of Albany, Upper Union ave. in Schenectady or Little Italy in Troy for a change of pace. You also have the Adirondacks close by. Lake George would also be a good spot to check out in the area.
There are plenty of good colleges in the area as well for her male friend to attend as well.
I would suggest Bayonne, NJ since it's extremely close to NYC, and I think with your range of rent, it's possible to find something without it being in a ghetto.
I wouldn't say the town is "all" charming, but it's very blue collar, and it's similar to it's very close by borough of Staten Island. I know a couple people who started off life on their own by renting in Bayonne. (It's cheaper than NYC, and a lot of NNJ)
I'm pretty sure that hotels and restaurants are plentiful in and around nearby Jersey City/Manhattan.
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I don't think you would be able to find anything in metro NYC with a budget of $400/month in rent. My sister pays $550/month for her share, and that's a really rare find. It's about a 50 minute train ride from midtown on Long Island.
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