My husband & I currently live in Denver and are from Austin, TX. My husband was offered a job in Seattle and in NC/SC, where we could pick the location since there are many branches there (he works in Healthcare). We are leaning towards the Carolinas as cost of living is much better there. So given that we would be bringing a job with us, we can't decide where we would go in the Carolinas.
We have narrowed it down so far to: Asheville, Raleigh area/Hillsborough and Charleston, SC. Charlotte isn't out of the question but from what i've read so far, it sounds like the other cities have more to offer us.
We are both 30, expecting our first child in the Fall and have 3(!) medium/large size dogs coming with us.
Looking to stay under 350,000 for a home and would be renting initially until we know the area better before we buy.
Given our age, starting a family and price range- where would natives choose to live given the options above? We are open to other locations within NC/SC but close to the cities listed as that is where my husband would be working daily.
We love the outdoors and are both pretty healthy so vegetarian options and outdoor activites (hiking/running trails/parks) would be ideal. We would like to be near families close to our age, good restaurants, bars..
I should mention neither of us has been to either NC or SC, we are planning to come next weekend for 3 days to try to see each area we mentioned and get a better idea.
Any advice would be appreciated!
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