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“There are no solutions, there are only trade offs.”
- Thomas Sowell
Have 4 homes. Winter in Texas, Fall in Virginia, Spring in California and Summer in Seattle. Problem solved.
Chief
How do you cope with 118 degrees in Phoenix in the summer?
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Yes…A/C kills humidity. It is rough for a few months in the summer but it’s really not bad.
I came from Southern California to Dallas so the heat and humidity definitely takes some getting used to, but the cost of living and the people are much better and we’re huge fans.
I grew up outside Seattle. It doesn’t rain as much there as people think it does. Per average precipitation, no state in the PNW is even in the top 10. I think the stereotype comes from the amount of rainy days, as Portland and Seattle both crack the top 10 in days that it rains. However, it’s quite often a light drizzle that you don’t even realize is raining.
I also live in Florida now, so to the south, it’s simply humid in the summers (or most of the year) and you just acclimate to it. I think complaining about humidity is overrated though. I also lived in NYC for four years and I don’t personally think the south is any more humid than New York. Seems to almost be a whole east coast thing in my experience, though I’ve not been north of Boston yet.
With all that said, and living in 3 different seas so far in my life, climate is overrated. Your body adjusts pretty easily after a couple weeks in a new place. Ironically, one of the climates I haven’t been really exposed to yet are the dry heats of the southwest, which sounds like the worst to me.
Great post! Thank you for sharing your experiences.
Lived in Chicago my whole life - I love it here! Yes, our winters can be long and cold but it is manageable. Get a warm coat, snow pants & boots, and a snow blower. Summertime in Chicago (and the fall - my personal favorite) definitely make up for our winters. There are all kinds of festivals and fun activities to do, and Lake Michigan is a go-to spot.
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You get used to the humidity - and as all things weather related kids don’t seem to even notice it. Shorts in winter, full sweats in summer, they just do what they do. Join a pool. Everything has A/C down here.
Unless you hate being hot (you are already in PHX) or hate being cold (hi!) just go where you think life would be more interesting.
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Young kids will grow up taking any of these situations as nostalgic and the way things should be done. I remember summer humidity in the south and it just feels right in my memory. Same with northern winters when I lived there. It just feels right
But avoid the south because the education your kids will receive will be awful. And I mean the entire south. Your kids will get America’s worst education if you are anywhere in the south. By that, I mean: Arizona, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, South Carolina, West Virginia, Tennessee, Arizona, and Texas. Georgia is sorta okay if you’re going for the best of the worst possibilities, but it’s only slightly better than Texas
Everywhere has its pros and cons
Enthusiast
Grew up and live in South FL currently — I wish I’d had the proper clothing for the heat and doing outdoor activities. But otherwise you just learn to live with the humidity and go to the pool or beach to cool off.
The humidity starts at end of April/May in the south. If you don’t care about your rights and are willing to pay for private school, TN/FL are both extremely tax advantaged states. TN has no state income tax and a slew of other benefits and the legislature is currently trying to make it as business friendly as possible. Seems companies are finally catching on. The humidity sucks but you get used to it like others said. And a lot of folks are in their houses anyways stuck in front of screens. You still get winters but they are pretty mild and it can be in the 60s/70s through december sometimes.
Grew up chicago burbs, winters seemed long but hip on a plane to somewhere warm. Pretty flat terrain so not great for hiking. Further south towards St. Louis the winter is much less harsh and you’re driving distance to Mountains etc. in Dallas tx area now, if you dont have a pool summer kinda sucks, but the rest of the year is so mild and short drive to hill county where it’s gorgeous
If you come to the northeast you'll get all 3 in one day... then you don't have to choose 😂
I live in Alabama and Florida but don’t mind the heat. I strongly suggest a sweet spot like VA or TN or NC.
Rising Star
Not everywhere in the south is humid in the summer. North Texas is more dry. Kids play outside all summer and lots of people have pools. That’s what I did all summer growing up here. Just have to keep the little ones hydrated and put on sunscreen. Summers here have seemed more mild in recent years. I guess I’d rather deal with a few 100+ degree weeks than deal with months of snow. Also homes here are built for summer unlike other places in the country that don’t have central A/C. You just have a higher bill in the summer (and winter). We also like to take a summer trip to the mountains and one more to the beach if we can. Get a week of mountain breezes and a week of ocean to break it up and the summer flys by.
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New England: mild winters, mild summers, no floods or tornadoes or hurricanes or wildfires. Good schools, smart people, high home prices but generally also good building of equity. Close to beaches and mountains and nyc is a drive or a train ride away. Easy flights to Europe. Also abortion access should you or a loved one need it. (And generally excellent health care overall.)