Comments on: West Coast Living – Yes It Really Is That Much Better!

By: American Debt Project

American Debt Project — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:57:17 +0000

I love reading other people’s ideas of what California is. I grew up here (San Diego) but left for college and didn’t come back till age 26 (to Los Angeles). I’m posting an article soon about my love/hate relationship with California which I think you’ll enjoy! I’ll link back here when it’s up.

By: Financial Samurai

Financial Samurai — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 16:18:02 +0000

“It’s great if you like cactus” LOL! Love it man.

I love Texas for the no state taxes, but it’s still not enough for me to live there! Wyoming, Washington, or Lake Tahoe Nevada!

By: David M.

David M. — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 15:40:34 +0000

We moved from Wash. State to Austin, Texas…my advice…DO NOT COME TO TEXAS!! The summers are horrendously hot and humid, well over 100 ALL summer. Remember too, the whole state here is in a bad drought expected to last YEARS.
Also: Texas is NOT a pretty state. It just looks run down. Also, Houston is a very dangerous city.
Stay where you are OR go to the West Coast!

By: David M.

David M. — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 15:36:53 +0000

I lived for years in Bellingham, Washington. When the economy went south my partner lost his job and we had to move…my cousin presented an opportunity in Texas and we went. The WORST decision of my life! I HATE Texas and the South with a passion!! I MISS the West Coast horribly!
In Wash. State we were near the ocean AND the mountains, a day and a half drive from San Francisco, a 4 + hour flight from Hawai’i (where we went yearly). The weather, while a little drippy and dark at times, was moderate (unlike Texas summers where it’s ALWAYS over 100!). It did snow in winter sometimes but it never lasted and fall and winter were usually fairly temperate…50s and 60s were not uncommon.
As to the flora here in Texas…it’s great if you like cactus A LOT. I don’t. I do like the palm trees but can’t get out to enjoy them because it’s so DAMNED HOT! In Washington I had a gorgeous backyard planted with bamboo, hardy olive trees, lilac, sycamore, maple. In my front yard I had a hardy palm and magnolia.
If you saw “Twilight”…yes, the Wash. Coast really does look like that…mystical, ethereal, ancient.
OK, I’ve said my piece.

By: simone

simone — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 01:46:51 +0000

Thanks we love you too! XD

By: simone

simone — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 01:46:04 +0000

I have a few more reasons why I love being out on the West Coast, specifically California, although I absolutely adore East Coast and it’s people
1. Multicultural: if you look at Los Angeles or San Francisco (yes some people tend to forget that Nor Cal is a part of Cali whether they like So Cal or not) you see so many different ethnicities and people who really enjoy sharing their cultures i.e. the Hispanic population down in LA, Chinatown, etc.
2. Politics: you can be liberal here without getting your head chopped off, that’s what I’m most thankfull for first. We’re much more open to varying political opinions, and we are a powerful force for change. And it doesn’t hurt that we have a HUGE number of people living here, earth to politicians! Look at our number of delegates in the House of Representatives! Seriously, even when we lose delegates we still outrank everyone in the country. Lightbulbs should be going on about now.
3. Beaches, mountains, deserts, valleys, rain, snow, sun, all in one state?! enough said
4. Las Vegas, Hawaii, Seattle, need I say more?
And also, for all of you people insulting us because we’re such hipsters apparently, and we are so casual never dress up, all of that bullshit. THINK AGAIN! These rudes comments harassing us aren’t true at all. Half of you have never even been to the West Coast, and those of you who have didn’t take the time to truly observe and get to know us. Unsophisticated? Ever heard of LACMA? The Getty? The Grove or the Americana? Griffith Park Observatory? Ever been to Downtown LA? San Francisco (love that city)? SFMOMA? The Deyoung? Give us a chance, and we don’t all hate you, I mean I LOVE the East Coast, New York, Boston, it’s to die for.
Just noticed when people think West Coast and East Coast we automatically think California and New York, or LA and NYC, or SF and Boston.
Point is, no area is better than the other! Quit the stereotypes! Enjoy everyones cultures and be accepting of those different than your own! That’s what the West Coast is all about!

By: Financial Samurai

Financial Samurai — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 07:11:42 +0000

Don’t do it! But, I guess it depends where you are relocating from. If from Karachi, then go for it!

At least you don’t have state income tax.

By: b.l

b.l — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 03:22:11 +0000

I’m thinking about relocating to Houston, Tx. If you live there or have visited there recently can you fill me in on the pros and cons of living there, taxes, weather, jobs, schools etc… Thanks