What is the best state to live in?

	What is the best state to live in? I've recently moved to California from England and so far I don't really like it. I'm still awestruck at the vastness of this country though so don't have a clue about where I'd go next. I'm looking for somewhere where I can work as a CA licensed RN, somewhere that has seasons and snowy winters, but also nice beaches and warm summers. Somewhere where house prices and the cost of living aren't too bad, where's there's a lot of bustle and people and culture but open peaceful spaces and nature too.I know it's a lot to ask:) But any ideas anyone? P.S has to have good pubs and bars too ;) Asked By: Dazedandconfused - 8/15/2007

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Given your criteria (cost of living, distinct seasons, job market,) these are places I absolutely cannot recommend: Any west coast state, Illinois, Michigan, Kentucky, Ohio, Maryland, Florida, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, basically anywhere in the northeast above Washington, DC These are the places I can recommend: Arizona (northern), Hawaii, Colorado, Wyoming, Texas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia My personal pick for best state: TEXAS! Great cuisine, great people, wonderful weather, very diverse, multilingual, multiethnic, great highways, thriving and growing cities, arts and culture, football, beaches, plains, mesas, mountains, deserts, prairies, wide rivers, cowboys, cowgirls, cosmopolitan nightclubs, honky-tonks, great universities, beautiful small towns, Blue Bell ice cream, the Riverwalk in San Antonio. Once you get there, you'll never want to live in Britain again (no offense to Britain.) Oh, not to mention, the Texas Medical Center in Houston is the world's largest concentration of hospitals, other med care centers, and medical research facilities. I believe it encompasses a 60-block area. If you don't like Houston, then San Antonio, Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, Tyler, Temple/Killeen, and Bryan/College Station are fast-growing Texas metro areas that have great hospitals. Answered By: BlanketyBlank - 8/15/2007

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Lok further a field than the US. Canada??? Answered By: grindham - 8/16/2007

Hmm...maybe New York or Florida...Boston, Ma. is good too Answered By: mssarah0315 - 8/15/2007

Ohio Answered By: toon traveler - 8/15/2007

CALIFORNIA (WE GET FOUR SEASONS) Answered By: John H - 8/15/2007

Try NJ, but away from NYC or Phil. 4 seasons. The eastern part of the state is one long beach on the Atlantic. The southern and western part of the state is farmland with rivers and lakes. But you are not too far from Philly or NYC to get your culture fix. Answered By: joe s - 8/15/2007

The beach and cheap cost of living don't go together, good luck with that, you could try oregon or washington, i don't know if they have beaches, but they should Answered By: Brandon M - 8/15/2007

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Providence Rhode Island would be a perfect fit. It has great Hospitals. The cost of living is cheaper than Boston. It is both a State Capital with lots of night life but also small enough to find your way around. The winters are real, but not too bad. The summers are hard to beat; Newport Jazz Fest, Block Island, great beaches. It is also close enough to New York for day trips and Vermont and New Hampshire for Skiing or vacations. Answered By: Sking - 8/15/2007

Get off the coasts and learn what America is really about in the midwest, good people, affordable living, seasons change, lots of nature, great universities...where else to be but in the middle of it all Answered By: buck - 8/15/2007

Yeah, that is a tall order. Fortunately, you are a nurse, a profession which happens to be in high demand in the US. A family friend is a nurse and she has worked in several different states over the past few years. So, I think it is fairly easy to move around as a nurse. Some of the places that would fill most of the criteria on your list are Virginia and the Carolinas (North & South). They are on the coast with some very nice beaches, have warm weather in the summer, can get some snow in winter, but are close to the Appalachian mountains for wintersports, and the major cities can give you that great dose of culture and nightlife to balance things out. Cost of living is very reasonable. Some other places to consider are Georgia, Florida (except Miami) and the gulf coast of Texas. Also, don't overlook the Midwest (center of the country). True, we don't have much in the way of beaches, but some of the larger cities are wonderful and a we substitute beach-going for lake-going. Answered By: STPabroad - 8/15/2007

Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I know that sounds odd, but it's one of the few places in the county where there are snowy winters and hot summers, a beach (granted, a gigantic lake, not an ocean, but nonetheless a beach), lots of bars (it being Milwaukee), the cost of living isn't too bad, there's tons of parks and bike trails, and you're close to not only a big city, but one of America's biggest and most interesting cities, Chicago. In fact, I'd suggest Chicago, except the cost of living there is so high (though not as high as California!) Answered By: Marc W - 8/15/2007

1st off what part of cal are you from ? and 2nd southern cal gets snow sometimes in the winter . also southern cal has good beaches and we have hot hot summers and bars too . or try vegas they got alot of bars in the hotels . Answered By: conkle_100 - 8/15/2007

Well Virginia is coastline and has variety of both people and food.It has snowy winters and warm summers.The summers can be humid though.The living cost shouldn't be to high and it has a beautiful country side. Answered By: Big cat - 8/15/2007

If I were you, I would stay in california and live in a beach city. lots of pubs, bars and the people are usually more laid back and friendly. Answered By: coneja loca - 8/15/2007

You are describing Burlington, Vermont. On the shore of Lake Champlain, one of the largest lakes in the US, with wonderful skiing in the nearby mountains. Housing costs are good, the cultural scene is fantastic, the bars and restaurants on Church Street are hopping all the time. The food scene is being written up all over the world. It has everything, with friendly people, low crime rate, bike paths all over. The list is endless. Nurses are always needed. Answered By: Vermontchef - 8/15/2007

I have to agree with Vermontchef. I'm originally from the capital district of New York, and I know Vermont and Burlington well. Beautiful area, and the seasons...especially fall...are wonderful in the Northeast. When you want the hustle and bustle you mentioned, you can always go to Boston or New York City for a weekend. Now...... having said that, have you thought about checking out Atlanta, GA? It has all the four seasons, it's a very exciting and ever growing city, plenty of lakes and outdoor activities, great hospitals and lots of job opportunities for nurses, the mountains of Northeren Georgia are lovely, nightlife abounds......and in just four hours you can make the drive to Savannah, where I live now, and be sunning on the beach!! Georgia is such a neat state and I think you would really like it. (P.S. My dearest friend here is a Brit....she and her husband are Brummies....and they love GA and all it has to offer, plus all the places we are close to). Well, wherever you end up, I wish you good luck and hope you can find a place that you can really call "home". Answered By: gracie - 8/15/2007

St. Cloud, Minnesota Answered By: grouch - 8/15/2007

Utah has everything , beaches , forest ,desert, snow, and beautiful mountains. It has cute little pubs in Salt lake and Park City too. It has so much to offer, if you don't mind the religious freaks. Answered By: charity a - 8/15/2007

Try Tennessee next there is a lot to do from border to border. The best place to be is in Gallatin which is right in the middle of everything. Source(s): http://www.state.tn.us/ Answered By: Jachensteiner - 8/15/2007

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