i'm particularly interested in how easy/hard it is to find a place to live, the ability to work and jobs available, and the ease of meeting new people.  also, i have a dog and plan to bring her with me...how dog-friendly is the city?
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the people are great,you'd be nuts not to go.\nTake it from me,i'm a Dub and I love the place.\nFYI,check vet & airline regulations for pets traveling from the States to Ireland.
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"low 40s high 90s all year around easy to find jobs, affordable renting, friendly people"???????\n\nAre you kidding? If this place existed it would have a population of 50 million. And then the rent would no longer be affordable due to supply and demand, and the people would no longer be friendly due to congestion and traffic problems, and all the jobs would be taken.\n\nGood luck finding this utopia.
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It is not at all dangerous outside the cities. Probably more safer.\n\nWe have crime like every country but I think you would find that most people are decent and friendly.\n\nAs a young woman, I feel very safe in this country.
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You'll love Brighton, it's hilarious.  Get your papers in order and it won't be hard to find a job, particularly if you approach your job-search the way an American does instead of the way a typical Brit does. (I'm English, married to an American girl).  Living in Brighton for an American is probably a bit like living in a Fellinni movie!\n\nEngland is tiny, so don't limit your serach to Brighton.  British people will think you are insane if you travel more than a few miles each way to work, but pay no attention!\n\nHave a great time...
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yes,it is a very open minded city.There are alternative newspapers available for free at most supermarkets,restaurants,etc.They always write about what is going on.It's a great city with nice people no matter what your lifestyle or income.
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Collingswood is very nice. My husband works their and we are actually thinking of moving from Philadelphia to Collingswood to be closer to his work. Voorheese is also very nice.
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The best thing to do: Judge them by how the leasing staff acts, and ask a TON of questions. That way you can find out everything about the place, and you can get a better feel for the staff. Here's a few things you should ask:\n\nWhat utilities are included?\nWhat's the security deposit?\nApplication fee?\nWhat is the total cost to move in?\nDo you accept Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) or other subsidized housing (if they say yes, generally you'll want to stay away)?\nDo you allow pets? What kind?\nWhat year was it built? (stay away from anything built pre-1978...laws were enacted in 78 that work in your favor).\nAsk about the neighborhood...what kinda stuff is nearby\nAre their private entrances to each apartment? If not, are the building entrances locked intercom?\nWhat is the ISO  (or other fire safety rating) rating in the building?\nWhat is the crime index of the area?\n\nThey may not know all of this stuff, but the ones that will try to answer your questions will be the ones you want to talk too. Forget about any of the places that are pert or rude (obviously).\n\nAlso, check www.forrent.com. They have virtual tours of communities around the country you can check out.
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Troy, Livonia and Dearborn are all close sub burbs and have fairly low crime rates. The best place to live is nowhere near Detroit. I was born and raised in the Upper Peninsula so I'm biased to the area. Good luck in your search.
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We're moving to New Orleans within a month.  I'm being reassigned there (I'm in the Navy).  We're excited about moving there because we believe that the city will come back better than ever.  Hang in there!  Also, thanks for the coffee house recommendation.  We will check out CC's.
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I'm from Vegas.... and most of the things you said are key reasons for living there.  Nothing closes, you can work whatever schedule fits your sleeping patterns, the clubs are incredible..... and if you're female and reasonably attractive, coctail waitresses are paid incredibly well.\n\nApartment rates are pretty high though.
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It is a great place...If you are worried about trouble then go early in the day...Have fun :)
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I have been sitting here for the past 15 minutes thinking about your question and reading the 1st response. \n\nHere I go. I do not know why someone would want to move there but people do. New York City does have a high cost of living but a lot of people do manage and they are not all multimillionares. The city has the best rapid transit system in the U S so if you want to move there you do not require a car, a big savings. I have been to NYC several times and think it is a nice town. I have also been to Boston a couple of times but did not get to experience too much of the city. \n\nYou have two tasks when you move to either city. 1. find a place to live and 2. find a job. Back in the good old days, it was not difficult to find someone taking in boarders. You just bought a copy of the local paper and looked in the want ads. I am not sure if that is a viable option any longer. It was when I was your age. \n\nI do not know what your skills are, but large cities normally have some form of employment for anyone who has a little gumption. \n\nYou will need some capital to tide you over until you find a job. I think a minimum of $3000 and maybe $5000. You do not want to drag a whole bunch of luggage with you. No more than 2 suitcases but preferably only one. You will need one suit for job interviews unless you start out bussing tables. If you could get a clerking job in a financial establishment, that would be a good start. \n\nThe closer you live to rapid transit, the better. In NYC you can actually live 20 miles our to town and still be on the transit line. \n\nWhy not rephrase your question on Yahoo and direct it to people living in NYC and Boston and specifically ask them for advice on what employment opportunities there are and where you might find a place to live. Tell them about what your skill levels are.
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As a native from LA now living in the NYC metro area also in my late 20's, I understand where you're coming from. Real estate here is on par with So Cal, but its the property taxes that really makes things so unaffordable. This is why my boyfriend and I have been looking in Albany as a potential for buying. You can pick up a house for as low as $35k (obviously not in the greatest area) and can find some nice properties for $150k with taxes that won't force you to live on ramen noodles. The downside is trying to find employment there- its primarily govn't work and seems you have to "know" people to get your foot in the door. Nightlife there is pretty good and varied from what I've seen and experienced. My boyfriend went to SUNY Albany and has had good things to say about it. So there's my two cents! All the best in finding something that suits!
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a previous writer was right - cheap and in expensive are oxymoron's- you need to add more info- where will you be working? will you be driving < using public transportation ?will you need to get to a mosque, synagogue, or a church on regular basis  ? things to consider. \nBrooklyn like all  New York boroughs is a collection of small-for new york-ethnic towns with all the positives and negatives that brings. Me I' d live in Bay Ridge
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that is what i am doing, but im not moving to another state, just another part of town.  you need to ask your self what kind of town is the best place for you.  what are you looking for.  small town were it is quite but no shopping centers for 140 miles (that is Gillette, WY. were i am at) or large city were you have tons of thing to choose from for your free time, but cost of liveing, crime , and houses are a lot higher.  there is no reason to be misrable if you dont like being were your at.  if you have the fredom of leaving when ever you want then do it.
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Northern Fulton County or Gwinnett County if you are interested in living in the suburbs with the city close by. The city of Alpharetta (in Fulton) has great diverse schools. It still has a small town atmosphere for being so close to the city. The people are friendly and you can easily fit right in. There are plenty of things right in town to keep you entertained and downtown is not far away for a trip to the zoo or day at an outdoor concert. They have an excellent police force and one of their officers was recently on TV for starting a program for youth after school. This area is very family oriented and you will find great schools, great teachers, and EXCELLENT extra-curricular activities for the kids (horseback riding, school sports, summer activities). Everything is very convenient here. You can be secluded at home and be at Publix within 5 minutes if needed. I lived in Alpharetta for several years and honestly have nothing bad to say about the place in terms of raising a family there.
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HOAH!!!!! NO PETS, 2 kids, moving in 8 days to Germany...I love being a part of the Army community...I have made so many friends and the kids have memories for a lifetime...the camaraderie is awesome and everyone is family...and of course the worst is deployments, but after the first couple of times it's normal...in my opinion there is no better life than this