Moved down to Austin, Texas with my three kids, just a month ago from Flemington, New Jersey, not a day or minute I've regretted about my decision. Plus, the new rail company I work here has an even more homely environment than even my previous one I worked in Jersey.
My daughter is moving back to Kansas City from Austin. It’s hot there and traffic is pretty heavy. I grew up in South Jersey. I like living in flyover country - been in KC almost 26 years.
@@TimLi-1 Southern comfort/hospitality is definitely alive and well here, plus it's low crime, quiet, plenty to do around town while off work, and loads of things to keep my kids occupied with great food places to hit up as well
@@Cberdz Probably correct, loss of population, and its like the state/city does literally ANYTHING they can to destroy anything whatsoever and take away from/ torture its people. its insane, how much economic potential Louisiana has but its leadership pretty much doesnt want.
I'm from Cleveland and just spent a weekend in Columbus. My wife and I were shocked at how nice it seemed. I'm watching this while there were just shootings across the street. Maybe its time to move
I'm from Lorain but my sister lives in Columbus and I lived there for a couple years, there's literally too many jobs. Intel is opening at 2 billion dollar factory there too. I was making almost $16 an hour just working at a gas station
Yeah seriously. Like, if you're not planning on moving to California or Texas, then your options are Seattle (too expensive), Boston (too expensive and traffic is horrendous), Nashville (used to be nice, but from what I understand is now getting worse due to overcrowding), Atlanta (not a terrible choice, but maybe way too big for some people and traffic is a nightmare), scorching hot and dehydrated, urban sprawl Phoenix, Orlando (which I hear isn't really all that great), or Denver (also pretty overcrowded and not as good as it used to be, from what I understand). And yeah, Charlotte and Raleigh don't seem like terrible choices, and I guess Salt Lake City is fine if you don't mind living in the middle of Utah, but honestly the only city on this list that I think is really worth it would be Columbus. Maybe add Charlotte and Raleigh to that list. So like, what about all the cool cities in this country that don't have metros over 1 million people? Where the cost of living doesn't completely defeat the purpose of moving there for better jobs? Where people aren't having to make camp on every other street corner because they've all been priced out of their residences? Where you aren't spending every non- working hour stuck in traffic? I mean, of course there are plenty of cities with metros over a million which also meet this criteria, but I think you get my point. Long story short, I agree with your comment.
That would be nice. Usually, they're a little bit outside the cities too. Without the crowding issues. The only downside is: Once people get word about it. Eventually the big city issues spread to that area too. -Traffic, rent increase, politics, contempt, etc.
The job application site at my work let’s you how many people applied for a position. Atlanta usually has about 200 or 300 people apply. NYC usually has about 30 to 50 applicants.
@@Castapher I wasn’t even referred to the hiring manager in Atlanta and when I saw that it had over 200 applicants, I knew why. I was referred to the hiring manager in NYC.
@@PCAGA2298 i currently live a couple hours from Atlanta (although I’m not originally from the area). I like the South to be honest but I’m definitely open to moving elsewhere.
I am from N. Texas, Rockwall, to be exact, just outside of Dallas. I've considered moving back. From this list, Raligh and Charlotte NC sounds attractive. I am semi retired and currently in the OKC metro and liking it okay. Ultimate goal.... going back to Europe
If you come back to Rockwall....bring your checkbook, I'm sure you know. It's not cheap anymore in DFW....maybe Fourney? Considering a Texas relocation for myself due to the high costs here in Plano. Sucks because I love living here.
@brianstarfire Portugal. It is currently, one of the safest countries. As a single guy retired military, I can easily live there around $12-1500 per month, including my apartment. Try to do this in the US. I am looking at Madeira island. Beautiful area
I'm glad he's mentioning specific companies. A lot of people talk about moving somewhere. But it can't be done unless there's opportunities that are better than Minimum Wage.
Anyone else notice that nine of the fifteen cities on the list are state capitals? I guess being a center for government operations produces a strong job market.
I am in Austin. My husband and I want to have kids, and we are terrified. The wait to see a good OBGYN is months, and the conversations are difficult to have. I literally broke down crying at an OBGYN's office last month. We own a small home here and cannot afford to move. It feels like a nightmare. I am so afraid. I'm having a child a bit later in life because I thought I was doing the right thing by saving to go back to college and get my degree. Now I have a computer science degree in a tough job market, I will be a high-risk pregnancy, and I feel trapped in a state that doesn’t support women’s health. We are broke and we are trapped here. It feels like every couple of weeks there is a new case of a woman on the verge of dying here due to pregnancy complications. It is horrifying. There are no early career tech jobs in Austin. Everyone here wants 6+ years of experience. All of the early career jobs are in other cities. It is awful down here if you're a woman trying to start a family or a new career in tech. Don't come here. People are leaving. We are trying to leave and many of our friends have already left.
So you did see an OB/GYN. Yes, being older, beyond 34 say, does increase some risks, so does obesity, high blood pressure. Etc. including having previous abortions, thrombocytopenia, etc. My mother had my sister when she was 40, and myself when she was 42. I was blessed to have such a great mother and father growing up. And that was back in 1960’s. Is there other more serious and immediate risk factors for you having children ? We care for women of advanced maternal age having babies all the time. That’s why I’m speculating there must be other more serious risks for you that you didn’t mention. But I agree about Austin, I ‘d rather have my fingernails pulled out than move there.
@@sorbabaric1There are perfectly healthy women having complications with their pregnancy. Check the Texas news. One woman was turned away from the Hospital and told to "Let nature run its course. " and miscarry at home which also ruined her chances of having any more children. Healthy young women can have complications. However not all of us can afford a last minute jet to fly to another more decent and humane state to save our lives, our families and our future hopes and dreams. I would rather have my fingernails pulled out than to ever live in a conservative state ever again.
There is a big difference between a "job" and a career. NYC for example, you can find many careers and work your way up the ladder. Many of these cities on this list you can find a job but will be stuck in that same employment level for 15+ years, with little raises, while your peers advance you
After covid, a lot of people moved from wa to idaho Even Nampa is getting unaffordable, but the jobs are growing. Even amazon moved it. Good luck finding a house tho
"a lot of people moved from wa to idaho" Only about 14,000 and those people were mainly from eastern, wa like Spokane. ID isn't really getting anyone west of the cascades. Amazon didnt move. Their HQ2 created more jobs in nearby Bellevue,WA
As a private in the Army my first new car was a 1986 Yugo. Imagine going to the commissary with 3 kids in car seats in the back seat and you and the wife up front. The baggers hated to load our car. 😂
Columbus has been doing well for a long time. I live in Detroit and have a handful of friends that moved there back in the early 2000’s and they are all living wonderful It’s not overly congested, and the crime rate is not high.
I live in Columbus and its nice to finally make number 1 on a positive list....when i saw this video I was shocked to see us as number 1. Yes the job market is booming here.
I lived there for a year, didnt get to seee enough but people were pretty chill, the more i learn about it and what it has to offer, the more i want to comeback and live there. Its not perfect, but itd be dumb to ignore what it has to offer.
Healthcare in FL? They don’t pay nurses jack in Florida. I’d love to go back but I’d take a pay cut and have a cost of living increase. The lack of income tax isn’t going to upset.😊
I live in Raleigh-Durham and I have a tech support background and I still can't find a job in that sector. Shit for half a year I couldn't even get a wagie job of any kind. It doesn't matter what city you live in, if the economy is shit then your prospects are shit too.
When I went to Disney World earlier this year, we only went to Orlando International Airport twice. First time when we landed there before arriving in Disney. But even when we were ready to fly home to Connecticut, I didn’t think Orlando International looked that bad. It was kind of a nice airport and the staff were really helpful. Like, both picking up our luggage after arriving in Orlando and getting through security when we were ready to leave the city, we hardly had any problems there.
I lived in Tucson one summer as a 12 year old. I thought I would die from the heat. They had beetles that when you stomped on them they threw you off to the side like linebackers. 🤣🤣 Ok, maybe not.
Yes,that's absolutely correct columbus, Ohio is the fastest growing city in the usa 🇺🇸, there is a lot of job markets here in columbus, we see many people coming here, I am glad that columbus is number 1 on the list 😀. My city.
Briggs you know why I didn't go to college? Because I'm a great decision maker and joined the Air Force. Small price to pay for a retirement check at 40 and years of building skills and experience for an 6 figure job after retirememt
My friend just visited Charlotte. She had very high hopes about Charlotte . BUT the was shocked to see that Charlotte has a BIG HOMELESS PROBLEM. Raleigh Is better in this natter, but also have homeless people presence…
@@WorldAccordingToBriggs I don’t see downtown Boston or Charleston having a big homeless problem. Yes there are sone homeless people here and there, but nothing like West Coast for example . But anyway I mean that Charlotte was not “some homeless people” but a lot of homeless people. Going to a direction of West Coast…
@@AlinaWorldJournal Charlotte actually has a surprisly low homeless population. I have lived here for 5+ years and I rarely see homeless people in uptown. And outside of uptown there is next to none
@@jenniferpaulart my friend read so many good things about the city and even wanted to move . She visited Charlotte this July and was very upset. She said uptown is flooded with homeless people. They are everywhere, on each bench and bus stop all over uptown…
If you are going to mention the entire Research Triangle including Durham and Chapel Hill, then it's probably a good idea to mention the entire population of over 2.3M. 1.5M is just the 3 counties that make up the Raleigh MSA side of the Triangle. Oh, and Raleigh isn't a tobacco city.
I can see why Orlando is here, but I still don’t know if I’d put it on the list. There is a large number of hospitality jobs, probably would even argue that healthcare is growing too like Briggs said. The issue is that they’re paid pennies here. I know inflation is a thing everywhere but the money Orlando offers to compensate is just mediocre compared to a lot of other cities on the list.
Boston and its suburbs in general is very expensive and I think my quality of life sucks here so that's why I'm moving back in two weeks to a lovely Midwest state. I have a friend who wants and is planning on moving back to Phoenix, and I'm trying to talk her out of it, but she loves it there.
Briggs, you should know that in Seattle we don’t use umbrellas, only the tourists do. If you are a resident you can be punished for umbrellazation. It’s tantamount to cutting ahead in the ferry line.
A list like this is good for because I am one who is looking to start all over because I am dealing with problems but I want somewhere that I can afford. I am also trying to study and work in the automotive industry.
Columbus, OH is really a great place to live. It's not an overly large city and it's affordable. Most of the population barely knows we exist which can actually be a good thing. I've never had trouble finding a good job here.
@@elizabethjudy6340 I know, I work in Monterey and live in Gilroy. The fact is the homes are cheaper the farther south you go. My house in Gilroy was ~$400K when I bought it in 2002 but because of the demand, it is now over ~$1M. I see the traffic going north every morning.
COLUMBUS, OHIO?!? Damn , ive had the city on my radar for a while now, i lived there for a year, people are cool as hell, it does ALOT of things right but doesnt do anything special , but that's fine, its a nice place to raise family and afford a home right now. My literal ONLY few issues , is that property crime is still a bit high because of drug issues plaguing the country, and housing stock is VERY SMALL. They are doing alot now to combat the old ancient Zoning codes , even recently some rules were changed, but theres still more to be done. I think i might try to get my foot in before it gets too popular 😅😅
@@benwilliams2713 i dont know much on Trades in Columbus, i assume that its not bad for the cost of living like alot of the Midwest/Great lakes, but back when i was doing some research i saw ALOT of positivity for Pittsburgh, apparently they have some of the strongest unions in the country, ive definetly seen plenty of companies here and there offering paid apprenticeship that pays pretty decently for the cost of living. Pittsburgh is looking like one of those cities that people will be flocking to in a few years, it has alot of good things going for it so id look into it before it gets too expensive.
@@benwilliams2713 not sure why my comments arent showing, but i dont know enough about trade benefits in Columbus, i know the Midwest/Great Lakes have some nice cities for that kind of work, but the one ive heard THE MOST good things about is Pittsburgh, they have some of the strongest unions in the country and decent pay for the cost of living. Id look into because a decent amount of companies do paid training and apprenticeship, some also had sign on bonuses a couple years ago + its way cheaper than alot of cities, and it's beautiful. Youre in the south so i get why you're looking to move, by far the south is the WORST region for trades, just kibbles n bits pay to be an apprentice.
I wondered if Cbus would be on the list. It's getting crowded and the development around here is constant. And subsequently we have a housing shortage and rent keeps going up.
I like your content, but, we can't say Atlanta is an "affordable" place to live anymore. In fact, Phoenix is about to beat Atlanta in its pricing soon. Theyre pretty much identical on paper as far as expenses go, but the housing in ATL is only 4% cheaper than Phoenix.
SLC doesn't have the water, unless some serious restrictions are imposed, the GSL will fill the metro with toxic dust. Something major has to change. The growth is not sustainable. Denver and the Front Range are definitely not what they used to be. Traffic, homeless, expensive housing and insurance,....
The beauty about living and working in Atlanta is you have the surrounding area's of Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, Brookhaven, Decatur, Marietta, Smyrna, Vinnings. Also on the South Side you have McDonough, Stockbridge, and Fayetteville. All about 30 to 35 minutes from the city of Atlanta. This is just a few areas to choose from. I didn't even mention the cities in Gwinnett County, another option for those looking to live and work in the Atlanta Metro.
@@doctorartphd6463 Thats actually false info, you very likely got from news and media portrayal. In reality Atlanta's the safest its ever been, and crime wise it falls in line with the average for American cities. Full Facts, and research dont care about propaganda.
The workplace has certainly changed with the average time a person stays with one company drastically reduced from twenty years ago. With the pandemic creating even more job uncertainty globally. 😎🇦🇺
Albuquerque, NM has 320 sunny days a year, and Phoenix, AZ, only has 299 sunny days a year. I've lived 26 years in each of these cities, so I do know what I'm talking about. And 28 years in Portland, Oregon, where you don't see the sun for months at a time. I'm just saying you should talk to the people who have lived in these places.
@@WorldAccordingToBriggs true. I live near Sacramento and would not recommend it. However, when you suggest people move there, I would suggest they check it out before moving.
Moving to texas was a covid trend. We are seeing a reversal now. Austin is ranked 5th on the list of top 10 U.S. cities with the highest number of people moving out of in 2024
My Uncle who lived in SF said when he was going to Heaven he would have to go through Atlanta Hartsfield to get there..I guess there could be worse things...
Interesting video. Suggesting people move to large cities is not appealing to everyone. Not sure these are appealing to families. To much crime in all of them.
Really? Bunker Hill Community College? My brother will be ALL excited you mentioned his alma mater. No doubt Matt Damon will too. Of course he didn't enroll in BHCC. Fun fact....my sister and I were in Dallas and saw Good Will Hunting when it came out. when the screen flashed to BHCC, the two of us burst out laughing....no one else in the theater got it. HAHA!!
Moved down to Austin, Texas with my three kids, just a month ago from Flemington, New Jersey, not a day or minute I've regretted about my decision. Plus, the new rail company I work here has an even more homely environment than even my previous one I worked in Jersey.
Just curious, what do you like about Texas that's better than NJ? I live in NJ and never really considered moving.
My daughter is moving back to Kansas City from Austin. It’s hot there and traffic is pretty heavy. I grew up in South Jersey. I like living in flyover country - been in KC almost 26 years.
@@TimLi-1 Southern comfort/hospitality is definitely alive and well here, plus it's low crime, quiet, plenty to do around town while off work, and loads of things to keep my kids occupied with great food places to hit up as well
It's "homelike"... not "homely".
@@AnthonyPrince01 Pretty sure I never asked you
You should do a countdown of the 15 worst places for jobs and economic growth.
I live in one of those: New Orleans
@@Cberdz Probably correct, loss of population, and its like the state/city does literally ANYTHING they can to destroy anything whatsoever and take away from/ torture its people. its insane, how much economic potential Louisiana has but its leadership pretty much doesnt want.
I would argue it's the exact same list as the 15 presented in this video
Memphis would have to be on there. even with the stupid Elon thing.
I never considered moving to the east coast but North Carolina is starting to peak my interest.
Yeah, NC appears to be good state
NC is the only place on the East Coast I could live.
I'm from Cleveland and just spent a weekend in Columbus. My wife and I were shocked at how nice it seemed. I'm watching this while there were just shootings across the street. Maybe its time to move
I’m from Cleveland and I’m stuck here taking care of my mom and disabled sis. I can’t wait to move.
I'm from Lorain but my sister lives in Columbus and I lived there for a couple years, there's literally too many jobs. Intel is opening at 2 billion dollar factory there too. I was making almost $16 an hour just working at a gas station
I don't know how people could afford some of these cities with their housing prices.
Denver population is 713,252 not 227,211 (thought I was back in the 80's with that number)
Even I knew that was off, and I'm Canadian! Thanks for correcting the facts.
I can't get my head around where he could've gotten that from
Thank you for your service! I’m a retired army veteran
You should do smaller cities that produce jobs
Yeah seriously. Like, if you're not planning on moving to California or Texas, then your options are Seattle (too expensive), Boston (too expensive and traffic is horrendous), Nashville (used to be nice, but from what I understand is now getting worse due to overcrowding), Atlanta (not a terrible choice, but maybe way too big for some people and traffic is a nightmare), scorching hot and dehydrated, urban sprawl Phoenix, Orlando (which I hear isn't really all that great), or Denver (also pretty overcrowded and not as good as it used to be, from what I understand). And yeah, Charlotte and Raleigh don't seem like terrible choices, and I guess Salt Lake City is fine if you don't mind living in the middle of Utah, but honestly the only city on this list that I think is really worth it would be Columbus. Maybe add Charlotte and Raleigh to that list.
So like, what about all the cool cities in this country that don't have metros over 1 million people? Where the cost of living doesn't completely defeat the purpose of moving there for better jobs? Where people aren't having to make camp on every other street corner because they've all been priced out of their residences? Where you aren't spending every non- working hour stuck in traffic? I mean, of course there are plenty of cities with metros over a million which also meet this criteria, but I think you get my point.
Long story short, I agree with your comment.
That would be nice. Usually, they're a little bit outside the cities too. Without the crowding issues.
The only downside is: Once people get word about it. Eventually the big city issues spread to that area too.
-Traffic, rent increase, politics, contempt, etc.
@@chilloutloops9916 "Seattle (too expensive)". 0% state income tax....
@@ricardoconqueso 0% state income tax doesn't mean much when Seattle's cost of living is around 50% higher than the national average
The job application site at my work let’s you how many people applied for a position. Atlanta usually has about 200 or 300 people apply. NYC usually has about 30 to 50 applicants.
For real? wow
@@Castapher I wasn’t even referred to the hiring manager in Atlanta and when I saw that it had over 200 applicants, I knew why. I was referred to the hiring manager in NYC.
@@TerryAnnOnline i can totally picture your reaction lol 😂
You would not want to live here. Atlanta
@@PCAGA2298 i currently live a couple hours from Atlanta (although I’m not originally from the area). I like the South to be honest but I’m definitely open to moving elsewhere.
I am from N. Texas, Rockwall, to be exact, just outside of Dallas. I've considered moving back. From this list, Raligh and Charlotte NC sounds attractive.
I am semi retired and currently in the OKC metro and liking it okay.
Ultimate goal.... going back to Europe
Choose Durham, NC👀 Thankme later 😎
Which country in Europe? I'm thinking the same.
If you come back to Rockwall....bring your checkbook, I'm sure you know. It's not cheap anymore in DFW....maybe Fourney? Considering a Texas relocation for myself due to the high costs here in Plano. Sucks because I love living here.
@@itsnotme07 I would move out toward Lake Tawakoni, or Greenville. And I agree... Rockwall County is $$$!!! Beautiful but very pricey
@brianstarfire Portugal. It is currently, one of the safest countries. As a single guy retired military, I can easily live there around $12-1500 per month, including my apartment. Try to do this in the US.
I am looking at Madeira island. Beautiful area
I'm glad he's mentioning specific companies. A lot of people talk about moving somewhere.
But it can't be done unless there's opportunities that are better than Minimum Wage.
I can't wait to move to slc. I live in st. george, ut right now but can't wait to be in slc. I love it so much there.
Anyone else notice that nine of the fifteen cities on the list are state capitals? I guess being a center for government operations produces a strong job market.
😅
When the DC bosses say, “put it back to the states,” suddenly everyone and their cousin works for the state. The bureaucracy has to be somewhere.
FWIW: Denver's population is currently over 700,000. Metro Denver is close to 3 million.
… and yet, it’s a mystery as to why it’s that high. Especially since it’s a city/metro area people are leaving.
I am in Austin. My husband and I want to have kids, and we are terrified. The wait to see a good OBGYN is months, and the conversations are difficult to have. I literally broke down crying at an OBGYN's office last month. We own a small home here and cannot afford to move. It feels like a nightmare. I am so afraid. I'm having a child a bit later in life because I thought I was doing the right thing by saving to go back to college and get my degree. Now I have a computer science degree in a tough job market, I will be a high-risk pregnancy, and I feel trapped in a state that doesn’t support women’s health. We are broke and we are trapped here. It feels like every couple of weeks there is a new case of a woman on the verge of dying here due to pregnancy complications. It is horrifying. There are no early career tech jobs in Austin. Everyone here wants 6+ years of experience. All of the early career jobs are in other cities. It is awful down here if you're a woman trying to start a family or a new career in tech. Don't come here. People are leaving. We are trying to leave and many of our friends have already left.
So you did see an OB/GYN. Yes, being older, beyond 34 say, does increase some risks, so does obesity, high blood pressure. Etc. including having previous abortions, thrombocytopenia, etc. My mother had my sister when she was 40, and myself when she was 42. I was blessed to have such a great mother and father growing up. And that was back in 1960’s. Is there other more serious and immediate risk factors for you having children ?
We care for women of advanced maternal age having babies all the time. That’s why I’m speculating there must be other more serious risks for you that you didn’t mention. But I agree about Austin, I ‘d rather have my fingernails pulled out than move there.
@@sorbabaric1There are perfectly healthy women having complications with their pregnancy. Check the Texas news. One woman was turned away from the Hospital and told to "Let nature run its course. " and miscarry at home which also ruined her chances of having any more children. Healthy young women can have complications. However not all of us can afford a last minute jet to fly to another more decent and humane state to save our lives, our families and our future hopes and dreams. I would rather have my fingernails pulled out than to ever live in a conservative state ever again.
There is a big difference between a "job" and a career. NYC for example, you can find many careers and work your way up the ladder. Many of these cities on this list you can find a job but will be stuck in that same employment level for 15+ years, with little raises, while your peers advance you
NYC job market is too competitive that ppl have to leave the city and state to find a job though
Love to see Columbus, Ohio shine!!
San Francisco: It sure is nice having all those ample job opportunities. Honey, you’ve barely touched your cup noodles.
Yes, please dont come here! It’s terrible. Believe everything the internet focuses on!
Everybody is not in tech and music ! What about the real jobs
Exactly 💯🗣️
Tech is the new future. Very high and demanding.
Thanks for the video. I’m not going anywhere. I hate moving. Lol
@@Driponics Thats why the title says GOOD jobs
@@diodelvino3048 those ppl can’t even find jobs anymore
Nashville is similar to SF in that It occupies most of Davidson county. Growing fast too!
Austin had the phrase first, and once upon a time, it fit. Nowadays I think Portland suits the phrase more
After covid, a lot of people moved from wa to idaho
Even Nampa is getting unaffordable, but the jobs are growing. Even amazon moved it.
Good luck finding a house tho
"a lot of people moved from wa to idaho" Only about 14,000 and those people were mainly from eastern, wa like Spokane. ID isn't really getting anyone west of the cascades. Amazon didnt move. Their HQ2 created more jobs in nearby Bellevue,WA
As a private in the Army my first new car was a 1986 Yugo. Imagine going to the commissary with 3 kids in car seats in the back seat and you and the wife up front. The baggers hated to load our car. 😂
Columbus has been doing well for a long time. I live in Detroit and have a handful of friends that moved there back in the early 2000’s and they are all living wonderful
It’s not overly congested, and the crime rate is not high.
How’s the job market
Boston, Atlanta and Raleigh are on my short list.
I live in Columbus and its nice to finally make number 1 on a positive list....when i saw this video I was shocked to see us as number 1. Yes the job market is booming here.
I lived there for a year, didnt get to seee enough but people were pretty chill, the more i learn about it and what it has to offer, the more i want to comeback and live there. Its not perfect, but itd be dumb to ignore what it has to offer.
I had a Yugo 😂 someone just gave it to me. They were taking a job out of state and didn’t think it would make the trip.
Phoenix may have more sun days, but San Diego has more Saturdays.
Im retired but this is still interesting. Love Briggs!
A lot of these cities I’ve been considering moving to. Great list!
That one drone skyline shot in the Austin segment is not Austin. The one with the tower with the sphere on top....that is Dallas.
I noticed that also 🤭
He’s cap
Great video, Briggs. A lot of us could use a fresh start.
It's a 19 minute video that started 9 minutes of go, you say it's great you haven't watched it yet?
Absolutely!
Got my eye on Seattle now😊
Hi Briggs great video
Thanks, Briggs! This is an important factor when deciding where to possibly move.
Healthcare in FL? They don’t pay nurses jack in Florida. I’d love to go back but I’d take a pay cut and have a cost of living increase. The lack of income tax isn’t going to upset.😊
Another quality video with touches of Briggs’ personality 👌🏻Always love your content, brother! Hope all is well!
I live in Raleigh-Durham and I have a tech support background and I still can't find a job in that sector. Shit for half a year I couldn't even get a wagie job of any kind. It doesn't matter what city you live in, if the economy is shit then your prospects are shit too.
Can you do a video on small cities with best or worst air quality? 🎉
When I went to Disney World earlier this year, we only went to Orlando International Airport twice. First time when we landed there before arriving in Disney. But even when we were ready to fly home to Connecticut, I didn’t think Orlando International looked that bad. It was kind of a nice airport and the staff were really helpful.
Like, both picking up our luggage after arriving in Orlando and getting through security when we were ready to leave the city, we hardly had any problems there.
The Orlando airport has been retro so long that it's retro's retro.
Dallas area is now home to over 8.2 million. Adding around 150,000 new residents a year.
I love DFW
People leaving Houston in an instant and moving on up to Dallas.
I was hoping South Carolina would be on the list too🤷🏽♀️
I lived in Tucson one summer as a 12 year old. I thought I would die from the heat. They had beetles that when you stomped on them they threw you off to the side like linebackers. 🤣🤣
Ok, maybe not.
Yes,that's absolutely correct columbus, Ohio is the fastest growing city in the usa 🇺🇸, there is a lot of job markets here in columbus, we see many people coming here, I am glad that columbus is number 1 on the list 😀. My city.
Briggs you know why I didn't go to college? Because I'm a great decision maker and joined the Air Force. Small price to pay for a retirement check at 40 and years of building skills and experience for an 6 figure job after retirememt
My friend just visited Charlotte. She had very high hopes about Charlotte . BUT the was shocked to see that Charlotte has a BIG HOMELESS PROBLEM.
Raleigh Is better in this natter, but also have homeless people presence…
Every city has a big homeless problem.
@@WorldAccordingToBriggs I don’t see downtown Boston or Charleston having a big homeless problem. Yes there are sone homeless people here and there, but nothing like West Coast for example .
But anyway I mean that Charlotte was not “some homeless people” but a lot of homeless people. Going to a direction of West Coast…
Then don't come to any of the major city on the west coast.
@@AlinaWorldJournal
Charlotte actually has a surprisly low homeless population. I have lived here for 5+ years and I rarely see homeless people in uptown. And outside of uptown there is next to none
@@jenniferpaulart my friend read so many good things about the city and even wanted to move .
She visited Charlotte this July and was very upset. She said uptown is flooded with homeless people. They are everywhere, on each bench and bus stop all over uptown…
If you are going to mention the entire Research Triangle including Durham and Chapel Hill, then it's probably a good idea to mention the entire population of over 2.3M. 1.5M is just the 3 counties that make up the Raleigh MSA side of the Triangle. Oh, and Raleigh isn't a tobacco city.
Chicago, twin cities, houston, dc not there is wild
Arizona is freakin hot
Arizona is a shit hole
Bro your CRAZY "THE WEEEEEEEEEEEEEDAAAAAAA"I Can't breathe
Thank you for using chapters :)
New York City says "oh, hi" with mega eyeroll
Columbus is a great city. A lot of beautiful areas and neighborhoods. Seems like the economy has always been booming here my entire life.
I can see why Orlando is here, but I still don’t know if I’d put it on the list. There is a large number of hospitality jobs, probably would even argue that healthcare is growing too like Briggs said. The issue is that they’re paid pennies here. I know inflation is a thing everywhere but the money Orlando offers to compensate is just mediocre compared to a lot of other cities on the list.
Hey Briggs. Most of us cannot afford to stay right in the city. How about a video on the suburbs about 30 minutes to an hour outside of them?
I've flown A LOT and have never been routed thru Atlanta, anywhere in Texas, LAX, or any NYC airport.
Good luck in Seattle. Im leaving in two months. A studio here starts at 1650 a month.
Boston and its suburbs in general is very expensive and I think my quality of life sucks here so that's why I'm moving back in two weeks to a lovely Midwest state. I have a friend who wants and is planning on moving back to Phoenix, and I'm trying to talk her out of it, but she loves it there.
Lake Norman in N. Carolina is expensive real estate and a lot of NASCAR Drivers live in that area.
Briggs, you should know that in Seattle we don’t use umbrellas, only the tourists do. If you are a resident you can be punished for umbrellazation. It’s tantamount to cutting ahead in the ferry line.
Oh yes I heard of that when I visited Seattle one time
To hide their tears in the rain from being allergic to sunshine, addicted to drugs and in a state of depression🙄🤔😐😎
A list like this is good for because I am one who is looking to start all over because I am dealing with problems but I want somewhere that I can afford. I am also trying to study and work in the automotive industry.
Don't move to Seattle
Atlanta, Charlotte, and Dallas are good places for automotive work.
@@swiswach3130 why?
Dont run from your problems. Be strong. Face them and fix them.
Move to Detroit or Gary or Indianapolis
"THE WEED" LOLOL!!!
Columbus, OH is really a great place to live. It's not an overly large city and it's affordable. Most of the population barely knows we exist which can actually be a good thing. I've never had trouble finding a good job here.
In what sector?
Hmm…you showed downtown Dallas for Austin. 🤷♂️
The people in San Jose are moving to Morgan Hill, Gilroy and Salinas
@@ralphmarkasher Salinas has a lot of crime but some areas are nice.
@@elizabethjudy6340 I know, I work in Monterey and live in Gilroy. The fact is the homes are cheaper the farther south you go. My house in Gilroy was ~$400K when I bought it in 2002 but because of the demand, it is now over ~$1M. I see the traffic going north every morning.
What cities would you recommend to move in Seattle, Denver or Boston? Thank u
COLUMBUS, OHIO?!? Damn , ive had the city on my radar for a while now, i lived there for a year, people are cool as hell, it does ALOT of things right but doesnt do anything special , but that's fine, its a nice place to raise family and afford a home right now. My literal ONLY few issues , is that property crime is still a bit high because of drug issues plaguing the country, and housing stock is VERY SMALL. They are doing alot now to combat the old ancient Zoning codes , even recently some rules were changed, but theres still more to be done. I think i might try to get my foot in before it gets too popular 😅😅
Im a plumber trying to move away from Memphis, TN. Do you think Columbus would be a good spot for me to relocate to?
@@benwilliams2713 i dont know much on Trades in Columbus, i assume that its not bad for the cost of living like alot of the Midwest/Great lakes, but back when i was doing some research i saw ALOT of positivity for Pittsburgh, apparently they have some of the strongest unions in the country, ive definetly seen plenty of companies here and there offering paid apprenticeship that pays pretty decently for the cost of living. Pittsburgh is looking like one of those cities that people will be flocking to in a few years, it has alot of good things going for it so id look into it before it gets too expensive.
@@benwilliams2713 not sure why my comments arent showing, but i dont know enough about trade benefits in Columbus, i know the Midwest/Great Lakes have some nice cities for that kind of work, but the one ive heard THE MOST good things about is Pittsburgh, they have some of the strongest unions in the country and decent pay for the cost of living. Id look into because a decent amount of companies do paid training and apprenticeship, some also had sign on bonuses a couple years ago + its way cheaper than alot of cities, and it's beautiful. Youre in the south so i get why you're looking to move, by far the south is the WORST region for trades, just kibbles n bits pay to be an apprentice.
It would be great to get a top 15 (or 10 or whatever) for young families in 2024/25. I'm moving from Australia next year and have two young children.
I wondered if Cbus would be on the list. It's getting crowded and the development around here is constant. And subsequently we have a housing shortage and rent keeps going up.
I like your content, but, we can't say Atlanta is an "affordable" place to live anymore. In fact, Phoenix is about to beat Atlanta in its pricing soon. Theyre pretty much identical on paper as far as expenses go, but the housing in ATL is only 4% cheaper than Phoenix.
Austin is great
SLC doesn't have the water, unless some serious restrictions are imposed, the GSL will fill the metro with toxic dust. Something major has to change. The growth is not sustainable.
Denver and the Front Range are definitely not what they used to be. Traffic, homeless, expensive housing and insurance,....
I reckon Atlanta is going to make this list.
Atlanta is a crime ridden dump nowadays.
The beauty about living and working in Atlanta is you have the surrounding area's of Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, Brookhaven, Decatur, Marietta, Smyrna, Vinnings. Also on the South Side you have McDonough, Stockbridge, and Fayetteville. All about 30 to 35 minutes from the city of Atlanta. This is just a few areas to choose from. I didn't even mention the cities in Gwinnett County, another option for those looking to live and work in the Atlanta Metro.
@@doctorartphd6463 Thats actually false info, you very likely got from news and media portrayal. In reality Atlanta's the safest its ever been, and crime wise it falls in line with the average for American cities. Full Facts, and research dont care about propaganda.
I dated a beautiful Italian woman from Boston. It took months to get to understand her, but she was worth it. Stunning beauty.
Loved you Yugo story :-)
GREETINGS FROM THE PPRC VERY INFORMATIVE, GUESS IT WOULD BE SALT LAKE CITY.🇺🇸🍺🍺
The workplace has certainly changed with the average time a person stays with one company drastically reduced from twenty years ago.
With the pandemic creating even more job uncertainty globally.
😎🇦🇺
Albuquerque, NM has 320 sunny days a year, and Phoenix, AZ, only has 299 sunny days a year. I've lived 26 years in each of these cities, so I do know what I'm talking about. And 28 years in Portland, Oregon, where you don't see the sun for months at a time. I'm just saying you should talk to the people who have lived in these places.
Tufts, Northeastern University, and Wentworth (Boston)
Nashville?? When we visited our in-laws in a city north of Nashville, they warned us, in very strong language, don't go there at night.
Every city on the planet has that same problem.
@@WorldAccordingToBriggs true. I live near Sacramento and would not recommend it. However, when you suggest people move there, I would suggest they check it out before moving.
Lol They lied to you.
Nashville is sinking fast in town. Everyone is moving to the perimeter.
@@reenakemp9132 maybe, but we listened to them. Maybe we will stroll Nashville at night.
The air conditioner broke on? Its 90 degrees outside and they're driving around with jackets on. Thats deep.
Phoenix is booming. Our Semiconductor industry is bringing home the moulah!
Everybody is moving to Texas!!!! I might be next!
Moving to texas was a covid trend. We are seeing a reversal now. Austin is ranked 5th on the list of top 10 U.S. cities with the highest number of people moving out of in 2024
You know you said Roxbury Community College to wake us up in the back to be sure we're paying attention LOL. RCC, HAHAHAHAHAHA!
My Uncle who lived in SF said when he was going to Heaven he would have to go through Atlanta Hartsfield to get there..I guess there could be worse things...
Do cities with a good music scene
Interesting video. Suggesting people move to large cities is not appealing to everyone. Not sure these are appealing to families. To much crime in all of them.
I was stationed in Vallejo Ca in the 70’s. I spent many days on fishermans wharf. Im wondering is that still a tourist destination?
It’s still is
I am glad that many jobs have moved out of CA. The state needs to have some more room and air to breath.
Yeah for Gangs, Illegals and the homeless🎪🙄🤔😎👍
All i want is a good supply of unpolluted water.
Anyone else remember good jobs being 50k per year? Omg this is practically double! Feeling old.
Yea I also remember when homes were more then half the price they are now .
Nashville has very high crime rates too!
Phoenix is kicking off the housing crash. Good time to buy.
Really? Bunker Hill Community College? My brother will be ALL excited you mentioned his alma mater. No doubt Matt Damon will too. Of course he didn't enroll in BHCC.
Fun fact....my sister and I were in Dallas and saw Good Will Hunting when it came out. when the screen flashed to BHCC, the two of us burst out laughing....no one else in the theater got it. HAHA!!
❤❤❤😮😮😮😊😊😊 Great job Briggs
Vermont has the most breweries per capita
God bless em
@@ricardoconqueso I'm enjoying one now 🍻
Puns were strong, well done
I love Nashville but not sure I could afford my bar bill if I lived there.
If you find a good paying job
Would you do a video on the least expensive devils lettuce states?