My family escaped from California.

I hope we don't get deported back to
there.

I hope not either!

I never wanted to live in California. My one Ex boyfriend moved to San Diego years ago from Chicago.

He was the Best boyfriend.

I'd think twice about living in the southeast. There are so many hurricanes. I lived in Georgia for a year but it was more inland.

I haven't seen any apart from Alabama and a little of Florida.
But I was told by my girl that Colorado is great. And judging by the photos I've seen from her there... could be something in it!

just depends if you like it hot weather Texas flaordia southern states and west cost or you like it hot in the summer and cold in the winter lol

I like Midwest not cold or hot. Seasonal most times good.

Dodo
you should be a Comedy Writer and make some CASH for it.

Midwest has some pretty bad winter snow storms.

I live in Mid West and we dont have bad winters.

When I watch the weather, see a foot of snow in places like Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and other states.

Choosing a state has to do with what is important to you. Are you wanting good scenery, affordable housing, weather, does it have a city life or country feel. It can be a list of things.

Texas used to be awesome -even with the heat. It's a great excuse to relax in some cool shade by a pool, river or lake.
Unfortunately, both heat and humidity are rising. They are literally saying some places will literally become uninhabitable -at least outdoors. When your sweat cannot evaporate, you're pretty much done. I used to do strenuous outdoor work in areas where it was 120 in the shade -but it can be done if you do it right and have some way to cool down -at least periodically.
Add humidity, though -and you gotta take it to the house and hope the a/c is working.

It is awesome to hear of someone choosing Idaho, though.
I have researched pros and cons of living in pretty much all states -and it has been surprising. People usually think about potatoes when they think of Idaho -if they consider it at all -but most of it competes with or exceeds Montana in natural features and beauty -though somewhat different.

There is so much more to think about these days if relocating. You can't cant on much. People -not just those who have been "prep"ping all along -are beginning to consider survivability. What is the best place or situation to be in if dey ain't nothin' workin' right?

...a foot of snow is not actually too bad. The actual temp can be the most dangerous thing... though I heard of a guy in Minnesota that got lost and froze checking his mailbox out front of his house during a blizzard. Literally could not find his way across the yard to his front door -so that was both snow and temp.

Foot is not bad

That's true!

Terrible!

I lived in the southeast US for only 1 year. I couldn't see myself staying there and worrying about hurricanes every season.

I'd not want to live there either for that reason, well, that and the heat. But I couldn't feel safe and happy in an area that often gets tornados / hurricanes.