Living in the United States

[Wormius]

I would probably pick Seattle or Portland. Somewhere big, but also close to mountains and the ocean. I think the work-life balance would have to be closer to Canada's though. I think some people really live for their jobs. Don't think I would care to become a citizen though.

[GoinAllTheWay]

If I had to live there, I'd be all over Louisiana. Love the Bayous and owning a boat where you could cruise up and down them all day would be awesome.

Failing that, New England area I think. Looks like a beautiful part of the country.

[rubecube]

No, I honestly don't see the appeal. Fine place to visit but the FYGM attitude that I find distasteful enough in Canadians pales in comparison to its American counterpart.

[PostandIn]

Malibu beckons.

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by PostandIn

Malibu beckons.

Easy Ken.

[Amethyst]

Not at this time, due to political reasons, and not at this point in my life, due to the way they handle health care down there.

If I was younger and just starting out and an exciting opportunity arose, I would. I actually did that, but not to the US, when I was in my 20s. I moved to Hungary. It wasn't a certain destination I was seeking, but the opportunity to work and live abroad.

If I was rich and didn't have to worry about work, housing, etc. I would consider a second home in the US. I like Seattle, certain areas of southern California (found some great places in Manhattan Beach), or Hawaii.

[Fuzz]

I never would, but if I did I think it would have to be Colorado. Mountains for skiing and biking, and it seems a little less crazy. I've got a friend who moved form Canmore to there, and he likes it just like home.

But we could never do it for medical expenses alone.

[Zarley]

The more time I spend there, the less I can see myself living there. There's a pervasive undercurrent of societal division and cultural bankruptcy.

Having said that, I would be willing to move there if an extraordinary investment or career opportunity came up.

[CliffFletcher]

Not a chance. Even the well-off people who have similar political values to Canadians live in enclaves surrounded by zones of backwardness or poverty.

I like the comforts and security of Canada. I like the lifestyle here. I like the civility. I like the fact I can walk around anywhere in Calgary at night and not feel stressed. And cold doesn't bother me. I honestly can't think of anything that would draw me to an American city. Even if I got a dream job for piles of money, there's no way I'd want to raise my family there.

[Frank the Tank]

I want to retire to Pawleys Island, South Carolina. Have been there a couple of times. Slow pace, great fishing, great shrimping.

[Dion]

My brother moved to Minneapolis in 1987 to be with his wife and loves it there. The many lakes makes for great fishing in the summer and winter, plus there's lots of open areas where he can take out his snowmobile. He has told me over the years that he'll never move back to Canada.

Recently however he has grumbled about having to pay for health insurance since being let go from his job 6 months ago. The cost of health insurance makes it a barrier for many Americans like him that might want to retire early. He says he'll probably have to work until age 65 where he will then get medicade.

For me it's a nice place to visit but there's no way I would ever move Stateside.

[the_only_turek_fan]

New York City.

[InglewoodFan]

Used to consider it, I was in Houston on a TN-1 for a while. Love San Fran and Seattle too.

But every since Sandy Hook, I am a firm no. Just can't wrap my head around the direction they are going, and having a family I just can't see myself every moving down there.

[nfotiu]

You never really know until you try it. I spent a couple years in Raleigh, NC, and then accidentally settled down in Richmond, VA suburbs. I moved to Richmond for a job opportunity with no expectations. I was bummed they had no sports teams and didn't know much else about it. It turned out it was on the cusp of becoming one of the top small foodie towns around, and an exploding, world class, craft beer scene. The suburbs aren't that different from Calgary suburbs and the public schools are fantastic. I had no kids when I moved here, so it wasn't even a factor. Sure, there are some ugly American attitudes, but most of the people I associate and deal with are as liberal or more so than I am. The weather is certainly better (but I like the heat), and it's nice to have a posh, modern 4000 sq ft house on a half acre lot where trees grow like weeds, for $450k on a 3%(tax deductible/fixed for 30 years) mortgage. Having Trump as president is definitely making me question it all though.

[Hockeyboy2]

My two favorite cousins are from Raleigh.

[Minnie]

Originally Posted by Hockeyboy2

My two favorite cousins are from Raleigh.

Mine are from Funkley. Their dog is from Sentinel Butte though.

[CorsiHockeyLeague]

Originally Posted by rubecube

No, I honestly don't see the appeal. Fine place to visit but the FYGM attitude that I find distasteful enough in Canadians pales in comparison to its American counterpart.

Commie.

But seriously I agree; I'd live there if someone gave me the greatest job ever, and I guess I could be okay in Norcal or maybe Portland, but I'm good.

[_Q_]

I lived in Louisiana for most of 2016 and wouldn't wish that experience on my worst enemy. Every negative stereotype you might have about America is true there. Gun fanatics - check, religious nut jobs - check, deep fried everything - check, intolerance - check, rampant violent crime - check. Seriously, that entire state can F right off and get swallowed up by the Gulf of Mexico.... they can take Alabama and Mississippi along with them.

With that said, I recently moved to the Washington DC area and what a night and day difference. There is almost nowhere else I would rather be than in this city right now.

[Peanut]

Nope. The gun culture and health care are deal breakers for me. And that's before I even get to the religious influence, the politics, the racism, and the attitudes towards women's reproductive rights. And the draconian parental leave.

Just no. For the things I value, Canada is better in every way.

[bizkitgto]

Originally Posted by Zarley

There's a pervasive undercurrent of societal division and cultural bankruptcy.

The problem these days is that we're not that far behind them culturally.