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Hi!  I currently live on Long Island, NY.Hi! I currently live on Long Island, NY. Looking to move elsewhere in the next year or two. LI is wayyy too expensive. So far I am looking in TN and NC any towns or other places people recommend? Thanks!  

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I have two friends who relocated to Texas (Dallas, Austin) and they just moved into new build houses. They say it's the best decision they ever made.  

Answer 2

I live in the Carolinas are you looking for a beach town or somewhere that still gets some snow?  

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@spagyric I’m open to anything! As long as it’s a safe town, cost of living is good, and would be good place to have a family in the future.  

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@stheno alright give me a few and I got a few places lol  

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We are in westchester. And i feel you on the NY is expensive We have also been interested in NC. Lake Norman area is the spot we have been looking

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Also on LI so I feeeeeeel this in my soul. We're eventually, hopefully, Ohio bound

Answer 5

I’m in eastern NC, cost of living isn’t bad here.  

Answer 6

Upstate SC is nice. Inexpensive and beautiful lakes and mountains.  

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I live in Greensboro, NC. I love it here honestly, there are definitely beautiful neighborhoods here that feel safe. 4 hours from the beach and about 2-3 hours to the mountains  

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@perri also in gboro! I second this

Answer 8

Look at Hampton Roads and Northern Neck of Virginia

Answer 9

I’m from Long Island as well! We now live in Mooresville NC!  

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@accost784 how do you like it!?  

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@stheno we love it! Great area for kids! WAYYYYY cheaper than those Long Island taxes!  

Answer 10

Over half of the people in the city I live in (NC) are from NY.  

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Keep in mind that because of the amount of people that move here from high cost of living states, it’s getting crowded and the cost of living is going up here.  

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Another Long Islander here. In Tn now.  

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@accost784 Larsen Curley how do you like it!?  

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@stheno we like it. We’ve been here 15 years or so. We live about an hour from Nashville.  

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I live in Dickson, TN. Love it. Low crime, good schools, and everyone is pretty overall friendly!  

Answer 12

I’m on Long Island too. Not going anywhere any time soon (due to custody issues) but I understand what you’re saying. It’s way expensive and I always feel like I can’t get ahead.  

Answer 13

Originally from LI. A lot of my family moved to North Carolina and love it.  

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Cookeville TN ❤️ Small town with a huge heart and great affordable cost of living

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@biquadrate7966 I second this! While I’m not from Cookeville, I received my bachelors and masters from Tech and Cookeville holds a special place in my heart ❤️

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I moved to NC many years ago and love it. It really depends on where you can get a job. My brother prefers TN. I like being a few hours from the ocean.  

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Don't come to Nashville. lol It's one of the most costly cities. It's a great city, but housing is crazy crazy! That being said. We do have a great job market. pre- covid. lol

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@brasil It’s so crazy that it’s pushing us up to stupid prices in Clarksville too! That 25 miles from downtown thing is also pointless when it takes 1. 5 hours on 24/65  

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Myrtle Beach, SC! I was born and raised on long island and moved to SC and it was the best decision EVER! cleaner, cheaper, and people are friendlier! Come on down  

Answer 18

The Chattanooga area is nice. Cost of living is reasonable and you are only 2 hours from Atlanta, Nashville and Birmingham too. It's also beautiful!  

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@historiographer437 Edwards Gain Don’t forget Huntsville ‍♀️

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@sawyer very true!  

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I grew up in South Jersey and moved around a lot in the Navy. When I retired I left San Diego where it was over $900 month for a 1 bedroom apartment to N. C. where my monthly utilities and mortgage is less than $1000 and I have a large back yard. just under . 7 acres.  

Answer 20

We considered TN but ultimately are staying on LI. We’re planning to buy a house and the cost and taxes all kill me so we’re getting our chickens in a row while living with my parents.  

Answer 21

Another Long Islander here! We live in Idaho now. Looking to relocate again to FL within a year or two.  

Answer 22

I was born and raised in Tucson, AZ. The weather is hot in the summer, but I like it here. The mountains and scenery is beautiful. And it's got a small town feel, in a big city. There are tons of beautiful sight seeing in AZ.  

Answer 23

TN is a good option as there is no state income tax.  

Answer 24

We are on Long Island now also and have been considering moving. My husband was about to enter training for a very good job prior to covid. We are now waiting to see if that will still be continued if not we’re out of here.  

Answer 25

Former Long Islander ‍♀️ moved to Florida 15 years ago

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@distressful what part? I'm strongly considering orlando. I've been going down for years. #NassauCountyResident

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@eozoic I live near Ocala but will be moving to Clermont in the summer which is 30 minutes from Orlando

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@distressful yep. I visit fam in winter garden which is close. Its nice. clermont is the next winter garden as far as home values.  

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Strong Islander here. Orlando. The developing construction/commerce is one of the fastest in the country, so job wise you can find work in most industries. The home you can purchase or rent for your money is awesome if you have a big family. Been coming down here for over a decade and I'm never bored.  

Answer 27

We’re in Southern California and will be moving out as soon as we can. It’s so expensive

Answer 28

Thanks for asking this question Ashley. I’m also in Long Island and planning to move out within a yr or 2. I love to live close to the water after living in the Hamptons for 13 yrs but at this point in my life I need a more affordable place. No idea where, though.  

Answer 29

Pensacola Florida!  

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I live in Myrtle Beach sc and we have TONS of people here from LI. We have so many good delis and pizzerias because everyone’s from NY that lives here ☺️ cost of living is soooo goood

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Following. I’m from Long Island too (born and raised) and keep thinking about moving too but not until all debt paid off and retirement

Answer 32

Raleigh, NC is a beautiful place to live. A lot of families from the north are moving to NC. You can’t go wrong with a place with beautiful country and wonderful people.