I’m originally from Vermont, the Burlington area. I am now in central NJ (Exit 8), half way between New York City and Philadelphia. I’ll be here for a while.

Ouch. I'm sorry. I lived in Iowa for about 18 months about 10 years ago. ugh... never, ever again. there's a reason I fled the midwest.

To be fair... Financially you can't beat it, and it is a good place for a family. (That is not my place in life right now though). Seriously, a ton of people I know just graduated college and are buying houses, NICE houses, easily. You can get a really fancy house for 300k here. Take your 300k to San Fran, see what you can buy. My rent is under 600 with no roomies for a newer apartment. A year hear has given me a jump start on finances that simply wouldn't have been possible in a large city.

That isn't to say I love it--it just has its benefits! I'm interested in somewhere new for sure!!!

I lived in Hong Kong for 6 months, that was such a dream (except the humidity!)

I'm from Malaysia, possible I'm the only Asian in this forum

I'm originally from Maryland, but live in Boston now.

Port Moody, BC, Canada. About 20 mins(30-40 mins with traffic!) outside of Vancouver, commute to Vancouver everyday for work... ugh.

bay area, 30 minutes away from SF.. california

I am from Texas,live just west of Ft Worth other than time spent in the Military,I have lived here all my life