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Moving Out? How To Know Which City Is Best To Live In

They say that home is where the heart is. Finding the best livable city can be overwhelming, especially given the fact that you may need to go through a long list of cities before making that final decision. Remember, this is a major life decision that you’ll probably want to involve your family or friends. And since many things can happen in life and prompt us into wanting to move into new territory, whatever your reasons are, it may be a life-changing move, one that perhaps will change your life for the better. So, if you happen to be single and mingling, the bustling city life will work to your advantage. However, if you have a young family, suburban life will be best suited for your kids. To help you make this lifetime decision of finding a home in a different environment, the following are some pointers to shed some light on how to know which city is best to live in.

1. Consider the Value of Real Estate

Before moving out, you want to make sure that you do some research on the real estate value market in your destination city. It will not make sense to move into a more expensive house with the same annual earnings. If you’re renting, your monthly rent will need to match what you’ll be making at the end of the month. If you read on, you’ll see a few things unfold to make it even more sensible. So, first and foremost, you need to carefully examine and review the local housing prices as you try to determine whether you’ll rent or buy a new home.

2. Comfort vs. Convenience, vs. Entertainment

Different people have different preferences when it comes to picking the ideal location to live in. Well, if you’re moving into a different city, you may (perhaps obviously) want to consider how easy and convenient it will be for you to navigate around and about from home to work, the shopping mall, the hospital, the school, the bar, your favorite leisure spot, etc. As a matter of fact, some of us are more into nightlife, and when it comes to this, you most likely won’t prefer living far away from the CBD.

But then again, there’s the aspect of comfort. Living in the heart of the city could mean having to put up with noises from bars, hooting cars, and merry (noisy) neighbors, just to name a few things. However, this doesn’t have to discourage you from living in a city that you so badly want to live in. Experts at aquietrefuge.com say that, simply using acoustic soundproofing panels to soundproof your home or apartment in the city, can have you sleeping like a baby. While also ensuring your privacy and at the same time, by keeping outdoor noises outside and indoor sounds inside. Acoustic panels and soundproof foam can help improve your comfort, no matter how noisy the outside environment could get. All the same, it’s best to weigh out a number of aspects regarding comfort, convenience, and enjoyment before deciding which city to move into.

3. Employment Opportunities

Before you move, it’s of importance to also research on the job opportunities and just how much they offer in your industry. Income levels for different jobs will differ from one city to the other. In addition to this, the cost of living may also affect your decision, seeing, for instance, you may find a high-paying job, but find that the cost of living in your destination is way too steep. Also, some job categories require that you live in busy cities. These are careers such as banking, graphic design, culinary arts, and law. So if you are a specialist in any of these areas, you’ll want to find the most favorable city to move in. Other careers such as teaching will be sought after in almost every city since careers in education are always more marketable in most places. So before relocating, ensure you’ve landed on a job and at the same time, done your homework on income levels.

4. Affordability (Cost of Living)

We all want to live a comfortable life. Hey, it’s the reason we are working day and night to meet our needs. Some expenses are unavoidable, especially things such as transportation, medical, food, housing… and the list is endless. Admittedly, you’ll come to realize that some of these costs are way too steep in some cities. The cost of consumable goods needs to be reasonable if not fair. While the price for utility services and gasoline might vary from one city to the other, it’s important to ensure that affordability is your top priority before relocating.

5.Crime statistics

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It’s hard if not rare to find a Utopian society where felonies never happen. Crime is a factor that one needs to carefully consider before moving into a different city. If you’ve made the final decision, you may have to visit one or a few police stations to discuss your neighborhood and get a clear picture of how things are done. They’ll provide you with the current crime statistics as well as with the emergency numbers you can use if you ever find yourself in the need to do so. Needless to mention, is the fact that crime rates (in America, for instance), change with time. So, just because it’s a safe neighborhood today doesn’t mean it will stay that way and the truth can also be said vice versa.

6. Climatic Conditions

It goes without saying that some areas have harsh weather conditions while others are just blissful. Even though some areas are very hot or very cold, they still have livable cities that you may want to consider. It will mostly depend on your reasons for moving, as well as your inclinations. Many people have found themselves in the northern hemisphere where it’s cold all year round because of job opportunities or family reasons. The climatic conditions in your destination city will have an effect on so many aspects of your life, including your productivity, hobbies, and even your behavior. All the same, as far as weather and climate are concerned, it’s best to ensure that it’s the most appropriate and comfortable city you can move into.

7. Culture

Some people will want to move closer to their favorite soccer team. Well, it may be due to the vibrations and jubilation but it needs to work towards building and helping you to progress. On the other hand, some cities are so rich in cultural backgrounds and history, such that it has some effect on how things are done. But as long as the cultural practices in a particular city are not in any way, limiting your freedom or lifestyle, you are good to go.

8. Education System

This is of paramount importance if you are moving with your kids. Giving your kids a strong educational background should be your top priority. You, therefore, need to find the best schools and those that have invested in the right education system. When it comes to your kids’ education, you have three major options:

  • Homeschooling
  • Public schools
  • Private schools

Depending on your budget, public schools are budget-friendly while private school tuition fees can be overly exaggerated. So before you make the final moving decision, it is paramount to ensure that your kids will get the best.

Moving has never been easy. It’s one of the boldest decisions you can make. You’ll, of course, need to sort out your travel documents. However, if you carefully consider the above guidelines, your transition will be seamless and in addition to this, you’ll find the best city to live in.


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