That fact that I live here is in no way influencing my opinion...
Okay, it is.
I was born and raised in southern California.
I lived for 5 years in the Portland, Oregon area.
I lived for 5 years in the San Antonio, Texas
and I have been living in Virginia for the past 2 years.
Definately in the Bible Belt. People tend to be very friendly, we even wave to each other as we drive by. Not as metropolitan as most city folk prefer, but very beautiful none the less. Within driving distance (for a weekend trip) to many historical places including Washington DC. Plus Florida is not really that far away.
I think you should check it out, the state could use more good teachers and the housing market is at least 50-70% cheaper than California... not to mention the general cost of living.
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Okay, it is.
I was born and raised in southern California.
I lived for 5 years in the Portland, Oregon area.
I lived for 5 years in the San Antonio, Texas
and I have been living in Virginia for the past 2 years.
Definately in the Bible Belt. People tend to be very friendly, we even wave to each other as we drive by. Not as metropolitan as most city folk prefer, but very beautiful none the less. Within driving distance (for a weekend trip) to many historical places including Washington DC. Plus Florida is not really that far away.
I think you should check it out, the state could use more good teachers and the housing market is at least 50-70% cheaper than California... not to mention the general cost of living.