Where is the best place you have lived?

Derek Zoolander · 01-12-2010, 09:31 AM

Seems like there are always disadvantages to a locale, but what area have you enjoyed the most?
Factors: cost of living, income, nightlife, weather, etc.

I've lived in north Jersey, State College, PA, NYC, and now southern NH.
State College was the best all-around, even though I hate PA. It's hard to ever dislike it except for the shitty weather at times.

P.S. I'm bored at work.

Peanuto · 01-12-2010, 09:35 AM

Baltimore, Ocean City MD, Tampa, NYC. Ended up back in Baltimore.

alpha325i · 01-12-2010, 09:38 AM

Born in Baton Rouge, lived in Houston and New Orleans...now back in Baton Rouge. H-Town was by far the best!

Feyd · 01-12-2010, 09:53 AM

Chicago, New York, Studio City, Brentwood, Santa Monica, Chicago

If I was still in Cali, it'd be Studio City. The proximity to everything in LA is great and the real estate isn't that bad when compared to the west side, etc.

That being said, I'm back in Chicago. One of the few "big cities" where you can still buy a home and drive a nice car without having to work 150 hour weeks to afford it. Good food/Good people for sure... and the architecture isn't that bad either (one thing that LA just didn't have). Of course the weather is a bit of a change from LA, but the old saying goes there is no such thing as bad weather, just inappropriate clothing.

FStop7 · 01-12-2010, 10:13 AM

South Bend, IN -> Key Largo, FL -> Key West, FL -> Tallahassee, FL -> Fort Lauderdale, FL -> Atlanta, GA -> Malibu -> West Hollywood -> Valencia

Malibu or Fort Lauderdale, tied

Bobby_Light · 01-12-2010, 10:27 AM

Vancouver, B.C.

lambtron · 01-12-2010, 10:35 AM

SF Bay Area.

jaiman · 01-12-2010, 10:41 AM

Tough question. I do love Toronto, but thats because it's where I grew up. But if I could live anywhere, with out regard to work, it would probably be Bonaire. Sadly, until I retire I'll probably need to stay in a financial center.

Tondtar · 01-12-2010, 11:17 AM

Right here

Spec 1 · 01-12-2010, 11:21 AM

Seattle, WA -> Portland, OR -> Sacramento, CA -> St. Louis, MO -> Patterson, MO

Currently in Portland, find it the best of the spots I've lived thus far, but considering a move to Austin, TX.

radiantm3 · 01-12-2010, 11:25 AM

Ellsworth Maine -> Misawa Japan -> Seoul Korea -> Ewa Beach Hawaii -> Sonoma CA -> Fairfield CA -> Long Beach CA -> Irvine CA -> Sunnyvale CA -> San Jose CA

Favorite has to be Hawaii and then Irvine.

808six · 01-12-2010, 11:40 AM

HAWAII

Mega Man · 01-12-2010, 11:52 AM

I lived in Kauai for 2 years...think that was the best.

Derek Zoolander · 01-12-2010, 12:15 PM

I've been to Kauai twice. Best place I've ever visited.

richeerich03 · 01-12-2010, 12:53 PM

san jose - stockton- ewa beach, hawaii - san jose - pensacola - lemoore - key west - point mugu- uss stennis (floatin around the world)lol - santa barbara - valencia

Best place I have lived is Santa Barbara...

m3pare · 01-12-2010, 01:24 PM

SoCal

Sara · 01-12-2010, 01:31 PM

Utah>Maryland>Louisiana>Mississippi>Florida

number335 · 01-12-2010, 01:41 PM

honolulu. beautiful weather, beaches and so laid back.

MrAdams · 01-12-2010, 01:42 PM

Southern Califoria, I couldn't imagine any other place to live.
Santa Barbara

MCMLXXXIX · 01-12-2010, 01:48 PM

hmmm

Jackson Heights,Queens,NYC >>> Flushing,Queens,NYC >>> North Jersey

jackson heights was the best as a child, we would never go bored

MCS · 01-12-2010, 01:58 PM

Boulder, Colorado

UncleWede · 01-12-2010, 04:27 PM

Washington, DC -> Oxnard, CA - > Santa Barbara, CA -> Oxnard, CA. UCSB was the best four-year vacation I've ever had.

01-12-2010, 09:31 AM	#1
Derek Zoolander Banned 90 Rep 1,873 Posts Drives: 09 E90 M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nashua, NH iTrader: (0)	Where is the best place you have lived? Seems like there are always disadvantages to a locale, but what area have you enjoyed the most? Factors: cost of living, income, nightlife, weather, etc. I've lived in north Jersey, State College, PA, NYC, and now southern NH. State College was the best all-around, even though I hate PA. It's hard to ever dislike it except for the shitty weather at times. P.S. I'm bored at work.
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01-12-2010, 09:35 AM	#2
Peanuto Private First Class 63 Rep 122 Posts Drives: E92 335i Lemans Blue M-sport Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Baltimore, Ocean City MD, Tampa, NYC. Ended up back in Baltimore.
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01-12-2010, 09:38 AM	#3
alpha325i this chick > 36 Rep 261 Posts Drives: E92 328i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	Born in Baton Rouge, lived in Houston and New Orleans...now back in Baton Rouge. H-Town was by far the best!
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01-12-2010, 09:53 AM	#4
Feyd Major 346 Rep 1,288 Posts Drives: a DEEZZULL Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (2)	Chicago, New York, Studio City, Brentwood, Santa Monica, Chicago If I was still in Cali, it'd be Studio City. The proximity to everything in LA is great and the real estate isn't that bad when compared to the west side, etc. That being said, I'm back in Chicago. One of the few "big cities" where you can still buy a home and drive a nice car without having to work 150 hour weeks to afford it. Good food/Good people for sure... and the architecture isn't that bad either (one thing that LA just didn't have). Of course the weather is a bit of a change from LA, but the old saying goes there is no such thing as bad weather, just inappropriate clothing.
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01-12-2010, 10:27 AM	#6
Bobby_Light Major 65 Rep 1,352 Posts Drives: E36 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (14)	Vancouver, B.C.
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01-12-2010, 10:35 AM	#7
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01-12-2010, 10:41 AM	#8
jaiman Captain 20 Rep 658 Posts Drives: very fast Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Tough question. I do love Toronto, but thats because it's where I grew up. But if I could live anywhere, with out regard to work, it would probably be Bonaire. Sadly, until I retire I'll probably need to stay in a financial center.
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01-12-2010, 11:17 AM	#9
Tondtar 12 yr old Juvie 1078 Rep 881 Posts Drives: His Mom Crazy Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: El Lay iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 (RIP in 2011) ... [0.00]	Right here
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Spec 1 Faster in the Corners 52 Rep 1,062 Posts Drives: '91 E30, '05 ZX6-R, '06 300C Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	Seattle, WA -> Portland, OR -> Sacramento, CA -> St. Louis, MO -> Patterson, MO Currently in Portland, find it the best of the spots I've lived thus far, but considering a move to Austin, TX. __________________ '91 M42 E30 - All sorts of goodies.
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radiantm3 Apex Everything! 976 Rep 4,378 Posts Drives: 2007 Honda S2000, 2017 GT350 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cedar Park, TX iTrader: (6) Garage List 2011 E92 M3 [9.35] 2014 BMW i3 [10.00]	Ellsworth Maine -> Misawa Japan -> Seoul Korea -> Ewa Beach Hawaii -> Sonoma CA -> Fairfield CA -> Long Beach CA -> Irvine CA -> Sunnyvale CA -> San Jose CA Favorite has to be Hawaii and then Irvine. __________________ 2011 E92 M3(Sold). 2007 Honda S2000 (Track Car). 2016 Cayman GT4 (Sold). 2017 Shelby GT350 (AKA Crowd Killer). My pet project: https://stickershift.com
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01-12-2010, 11:40 AM	#12
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Mega Man エアーマンが倒せない 271 Rep 2,041 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	I lived in Kauai for 2 years...think that was the best. __________________ 1ADDICT \| Black Shadowline Grills \| KW V2 \| CP-E Tow-Hook Plate \| CP-E Catback Exhaust \| Tow-Hook \| Evolution Racewerks Intercooler \| ER Charge Pipe \| HKS SQV IV \| ER Intercooler Shroud \| BMS Oil Catch Can \| COBB Access Port \| APEX ARC-8 \| EAS OE Performance Brake Upgrade \| SLeK Carbon Fiber Hood \|
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01-12-2010, 12:15 PM	#14
Derek Zoolander Banned 90 Rep 1,873 Posts Drives: 09 E90 M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nashua, NH iTrader: (0)	I've been to Kauai twice. Best place I've ever visited.
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01-12-2010, 12:53 PM	#15
richeerich03 Captain 149 Rep 877 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Santa Clarita iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	san jose - stockton- ewa beach, hawaii - san jose - pensacola - lemoore - key west - point mugu- uss stennis (floatin around the world)lol - santa barbara - valencia Best place I have lived is Santa Barbara... __________________
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01-12-2010, 01:31 PM	#17
Sara Lieutenant General 5791 Rep 17,879 Posts Drives: A car Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nola iTrader: (6)	Utah>Maryland>Louisiana>Mississippi>Florida
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01-12-2010, 01:41 PM	#18
number335 Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 254 Posts Drives: E92 Coupe Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	honolulu. beautiful weather, beaches and so laid back.
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01-12-2010, 01:48 PM	#20
MCMLXXXIX wat 238 Rep 3,406 Posts Drives: a gr3at whit3 5hark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oct 2008 iTrader: (0)	hmmm Jackson Heights,Queens,NYC >>> Flushing,Queens,NYC >>> North Jersey jackson heights was the best as a child, we would never go bored
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01-12-2010, 01:58 PM	#21
MCS e90 newbie 35 Rep 448 Posts Drives: 2012 M3 E93 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Boulder, Colorado __________________ E93 IL Blue M3 ZPP, ZCW
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01-12-2010, 04:27 PM	#22
UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 18025 Rep 9,378 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	Washington, DC -> Oxnard, CA - > Santa Barbara, CA -> Oxnard, CA. UCSB was the best four-year vacation I've ever had.
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