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DH and I have been FIREd (occasionally freelance) for 3 years. In our 40s, no kids. We want to move out of the Chicago area to something a lot less cold. But at the same time, it should be culturally (& intellectually) active, diverse, urban/city-living and a very walkable neighborhood (close to restaurants, theaters, galleries, etc). And, of course, not a very high cost of living and preferably low income taxes . Willing to spend around $1500-1800 for 2bed/2ba rental.
Does such a place exist? I have been reading all the Top 10, Top 50 places lists as well as forums. We have also traveled and taken some road trips.
I love Chicago (city/downtown) for the 4 warm months of the year, but would like a similar place that stays warm 8-12 months of the year.
Some of the neighborhoods in the Bay Area seem interesting, but the "walkable" areas are unaffordable. Research Triangle Park area in North Carolina could be another possibility, not sure. Cities in Florida, Arizona do not seem like they would fit the bill - maybe I am wrong.
Any recommendations, thoughts, suggestions?
RA
Does such a place exist? I have been reading all the Top 10, Top 50 places lists as well as forums. We have also traveled and taken some road trips.
I love Chicago (city/downtown) for the 4 warm months of the year, but would like a similar place that stays warm 8-12 months of the year.
Some of the neighborhoods in the Bay Area seem interesting, but the "walkable" areas are unaffordable. Research Triangle Park area in North Carolina could be another possibility, not sure. Cities in Florida, Arizona do not seem like they would fit the bill - maybe I am wrong.
Any recommendations, thoughts, suggestions?
RA