Top 10 BEST STATES to Live in America for 2022 (Stay to the end for extras)

Top 10 BEST STATES to Live in America for 2022
Today I give you my opinion on the best states to live in for 2022.
Normally I like to rank places in the United States of America by some stat. Today it is my opinion from the research I have done over the last year or two.
All states have their good and bad, we are just focusing on the good in this video. These are the best states to live in, best states in America, Best States in the USA, best states in America to raise a family, or however you want to say it.
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[@erikjung5062]

Successful people don't become that way overnight. What most people see at a glance- wealth, a great career, purpose-is the result of hard work and hustle over time. I pray that anyone who reads this will be successful in life..

[@ashconner2293]

Ocala florida is blowing up

[@freddy7304]

@@ashconner2293 your reply is hilariously irrelevant to his comment . Love it 😂

[@Alexandre-xl3ew]

The list: 10. Michigan 9. North Carolina 8. Wisconsin 7. New Hampshire and Vermont 6. Nebraska 5. South Carolina 4. Idaho 3. Utah 2. Virginia 1. Washington

[@Thatbeardedguy1031]

Ur a loser

[@GoDawgs18]

Thanks

[@tleeg74]

Thank you good sir

[@swn69]

@@Thatbeardedguy1031 He's a winner for helping people... and you're a douche.

[@501764727]

🤣😂

[@akgolfpro]

Live in Seattle-metro area for past ten years and my wife and I are leaving the state next summer for the following reasons: 1. No state income tax, but crippling sales tax and other hiddens taxes and fees. For example, our cars cost $800/year to register. 2. State but especially city and county level politics. Limousine Liberal policies of "good for thee not for me" coming down from Seattle/Bellevue wealthy class. 3. "Homelessness" or more accurately open-drug scenes because homelessness implies the issue is them being without a home and not all of the other issues that led up to it. 4. Traffic/Drivers 5. Weather - Western WA is nice July 5th - Early September. Outside of that it's drizzle, clouds and stormy Spring/Autumn weather. To be fair, it rarely snows but when it does, people here become worse drivers than they already are. 6. General Cost of Living - Housing, Groceries, Healthcare and in-state university education. The only reasonably priced service is utilities. The state taxes cell phones and anything else they can because there's no state income tax. Also the high minimum wages make basic services expensive. A dinner for two with no drinks, plus tax and tips can run about $60-75. 7. The People - polite but not friendly. Locals form small cliques are are univiting. All my close friends are from other states. "Seattle Freeze" is real. Bad dating scene for young singles. Lots of pretentiousness in Seattle/Bellevue.

[@kerrynight3271]

Yep, time to go. Sounds pretty awful. Good luck to you both.

[@akgolfpro]

@@kerrynight3271 Thanks! Best to you as well 🙂

[@kit10phish1]

Everything you said is so true!

[@angelaatwood6281]

Just left the state after 20 years there. Everything you have said is true. As much as I loved it 20 years ago, I now feel like I can breathe again.

[@akgolfpro]

@@angelaatwood6281 my best to you and your family. It's such a shame because it's such a beautiful state 😥

[@Michelle-wd2oy]

Michigan is AMAZING. It’s been my home state for 48 years. There are so many hidden gems in Michigan. More people should visit.

[@jamilasmith9132]

As someone who lives in Michigan, I was genuinely surprised that it made a good list at all.

[@chriskuhr9325]

Northern and western Michigan is nice

[@jamilasmith9132]

@@chriskuhr9325 that explains it, I'm In eastern Michigan.

[@autumnnorberg7534]

Michigan is pretty, affordable, and good for families. It's one of the states I'm considering moving too 🙂

[@zackheger7823]

Michigan about to blow up w climate change

[@JediMasterJinx]

Anything north of Detroit is pretty good. Even some suburbs

[@katesjanice]

10 years ago, when my husband - born & bred in southern California, and I moved to New Hampshire. We spend 8 months of the year here & go back to San Diego for January through April. We LOVE NH! Varied & beautiful terrain, gorgeous autumns, no sales or income tax, housing prices 1/3 those in SD. We live on 6 forested acres with incredible wildlife that comes right to our back sliding glass door. Gas prices 1/2 those in SD. Can't recommend it highly enough!!

[@lanalorenzen]

I'm from Maine and loved Vermont and New Hampshire. I truly miss all the water! (I live in Southeast Utah now in the middle of a desert and some of the most incredible natural beauty in the world but it's not the same.)

[@Islanddreams11]

Did you rent in NH?

[@katesjanice]

@@Islanddreams11 No. We own a beautiful home in which we live during the 8 months we are in NH, but we also purchased 3 townhomes that we rent out. We own a beachfront home in North San Diego in which we live when we are there and 6 homes/condos that we rent out.

[@SirManfly]

Oh man I love Twin Falls, Idaho!! Passed through there a couple of times on a bus tour to Vegas and it was very nice there!! 👍🏻😍

[@mynameismaxdowis]

I read this too quickly, and spent a solid minute trying to figure out what the hell happened in South Dakota.

[@XxWinnerPGCxX]

I miss northern New England. Always has a special place in my heart, but I love my new state of North Carolina. The pluses of living in North Carolina compared to maine for a young person are plentiful. But, being said, the charm of New England can’t be found anywhere else

[@jansmith3613]

As a former Vermont resident I understand. The cost of living, tax burden, and lack of employment became an issue. We love our new home in Tennessee though and as retirees we enjoy 4 seasons without the bitter cold.

[@dantrotsyuk9347]

North Carolina isn't great

[@XxWinnerPGCxX]

@@dantrotsyuk9347 it’s pretty great, sour dough.

[@megumphlett276]

@@XxWinnerPGCxX It's aight.

[@joekoenen8508]

I agree 👍 💯

[@travissmith9488]

Michigan actually has mild winters compared to most other midwest states due to the Great Lakes keeping us warm. Southeast Michigan averages only about 30-40" of snow per year. From May to mid October, Michigan has the best weather in the country. Beautiful springs and falls too. I don't understand people who would rather get cold rain for 3 months during winter and then suffer through a brutally hot summer.

[@Jim-bs8ln]

I’m a resident of Michigan and I have lived here for 56 years. Michigan has beautiful summers… Usually. Last year it rained an awful lot and this year it’s been extremely hot. That said, it is gray and cloudy in Michigan from October through March. There are times in the winter where You don’t see the sun for two weeks straight. It’s just cold and gray. There are limited places for people to work in this state, and the infrastructure blows. Michigan would definitely be in the bottom half of state for a place of residence.

[@travissmith9488]

@@Jim-bs8ln I disagree. According to data, Detroit is sunnier than Orlando, Florida in October. Over 50% of the time in October, it’s sunny in Detroit. I agree November through March is not as sunny, but that’s true for 70% of the country. And Michigan, contrary to your belief, actually has one of the strongest job markets right now. We also enjoy below average cost of living. Traverse City was recently ranked the #1 place in the country for retirees. As far as infrastructure, our roads have greatly improved. I just traveled 3 hours up north and most of the road was brand new - and I hit zero construction. We have zero toll roads, one of the best airports in the country, tons of ways to travel by train, and more bike trails than any other state.

[@travissmith9488]

@@Jim-bs8ln It is the second week of November and we are still in the 60's and 70's and almost sunny everyday.

[@thaliasilva5109]

@@travissmith9488 thanks!! My fiance and I are thinking in moving to MI in March and it's really helpful to read comments of people who live there. We live in FL now so you can imagine it's a hell of a change and any little information helps ☺️

[@travissmith9488]

@@thaliasilva5109 You're welcome! 80% of our total winter output comes from Dec 20th to March 12th. That gives you a good idea how long our winter is.

[@chicagoakland]

"That whole Maine area, no one commits crime up there." Stephen King: "We'll see about that."

[@stardust949]

lol!

[@naomiemoore5725]

@@hervvernon8911 Now I just have to go look up stats on how many unsolved murders or missing people in the state. They only have about 1.4 million people which is nothing compared to others places.

[@TheUnatuber]

Can't slap handcuffs on a ghost.

[@vegasmainiac7745]

I'm from Maine and I can tell you it's a shithole and getting worse. Too many reasons to list but crime is shockingly abundant in Central Maine. Lots of addicts and welfare bums supporting their habits of working people's backs. We moved back and the first week someone broke into all three cars in the yard, cops did nothing and actually treated US like criminals

[@naomiemoore5725]

@@vegasmainiac7745 Holy cow! Maine is beautiful. So sorry this happened to you. Goes to show, natives always tell the truth!

[@mcfistoyourfood69]

Coming from central Texas as a native. Me and my wife are "millennials" and 3 years ago it was attainable to find a nice home for a decent price how ever you chose to live. Be it in a condo or a ranch. Today it's impossible to be able to find anything decent that's not a "fixer upper". The influx of people coming to the state from all over the country has effected the housing market, and also every other market,so much that it's becoming a nightmare to continue living here, forcing many people out of their native areas. We live in 1 of the top 5 most expensive zip codes in the Austin area, and some of the "smaller" towns have way higher property tax rates than we even have.

[@katykroupa]

Texas native here too. Born in the metroplex which has been adding about 1 million people a decade for 5 decades now. It has pushed up home prices which has increased property taxes due and many local are being pushed out by increasing costs. Your income may not have changed much and you could be living in the same modest house, but the tax valuation on the property has doubled so your property taxes have at least doubled and your income isn't keeping up.

[@devintaylor8702]

COME TO LOUISIANA 😀👍🐸🐊

[@toffeenut1336]

It’s the price you pay for making outsiders feel welcome in your state. They do not care about you, they helped destroy their home states, so stop being friendly to them.

[@usa174]

@@toffeenut1336 Not entirely true. Many patriots are fleeing blue states too. The wuflu was the breaking point. That's more red voters coming to offset the illegals flooding in thanks to the current admin. Every state is red outside of the major cities. Look at a voting map by counties.

[@johncooper8839]

Texans have one acheles heel. They are getting liberal through their school boards and city councils.

[@chibicricket]

I'm in Midlothian, VA, right outside the city of Richmond. It's really growing, and the entire state is just beautiful and has a little bit of everything for everyone.

[@MG-ot2yr]

So true, I'm in Leesburg, cute historic town, the surrounding county is wine and horse farms, very upscale, rolling hills, very beautiful.

[@toffeenut1336]

Should only apply to the natives of that state.

[@theblindingarrow]

virginia is great! beautiful state have always enjoyed visiting

[@TheJerico246]

I used to live in Roanoke Virginia and i miss it after living in Tampa for 5 years

[@dendren0]

I coworker of my said the Richmond is a nice place. How it is down there? I’m looking to move to a smaller/suburban city area. Currently in Philly.

[@huntermeatte6364]

Happy to see Michigan make this list. Grand Rapids and Detroit are both becoming very hip cities, great in terms of opportunity, things to do, and affordability. It still has its fair share of problems, but I see the overall state going uphill (at least for right now).

[@deadreckoning6288]

I fled Oregon this summer for various reasons after 14 yrs of living there & I'm back in my hometown of Grand Rapids. It's been a difficult transition and I've never liked GR at all. I hate cities so there's that. I love northern Michigan, it's beautiful country. But Michigan winters are harsh & long and the culture is mostly about motor sports, guns, hunting, and beer. Boring. I'm going to give it a little time though.

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

Nope Michigan sucks lousy cities Colorado way better except for living expenses

[@marcbuisson2463]

@@deadreckoning6288 I mean. Your cities and urban places kinda suck in general in the USA. Hope you'll manage though, the parts without humans are looking incredible there. Hello from the gang of europeans.

[@citrused8571]

@@DENVEROUTDOORMAN ???

[@ericsneary5430]

@@DENVEROUTDOORMAN LOL

[@lynleewillette9257]

Loved the video! My personal experience is that Washington state seems to be heading in the direction of California... in Bellingham there is a shortage of housing which is raising the prices so much so that a person looking to purchase a starter home (like me) is pretty much out of luck. Seattle is worse, as far as prices go.

[@BitterMillenial]

Colorado is the same me and my husband can't get a starter home either. Retailers don't care about first time home buyers they way migrants are throwing money homes even in poor condition.

[@johnchedsey1306]

I sold my little house in Tacoma for far more than I could have imagined earlier this year. Honestly, while it has been a huge windfall for me (I moved to AZ), it still baffles me that someone would be willing to pay so much for a 850 sq ft house (albeit in good shape and well maintained)

[@silverstar2052]

I tend to agree - and I’m a Californian. I’ve looked at moving my son to be closer to his dad in WA/OR, but it’s still just as unaffordable as staying in California. I would only be making the move for my kid.

[@earthmama9597]

Silverstone, I think in the long run WA would be better than CA. This housing boom is temporary, what goes up must come down.

[@delaney4093]

Being a single parent in Everett, Wa, there is no way I can purchase a 3 bdrm home. I'm looking to move out of state. I had to laugh that WA is #1.

[@jasons2932]

Pleasant surprise, wasn't expecting a vid

[@hermeslein6614]

America is the qworst country

[@elcubanito2442]

@@garp-cm7te 🤡

[@robertholmberg6485]

You are making me soooooo homesick as you list off the cities and the reasons to move back to Wisconsin!!!

[@alanploetz7100]

Especially that town of Ooh Claire? 😏

[@aaronwolk998]

@@alanploetz7100 that pronunciation made me laugh.

[@Enya_artist]

As someone in Michigan: The weather is 100% bipolar, we have AMAZNIG falls! Super hot summers (I hate this), random winters (We have no clue what time of winter we'll get snow, it could be in March.), and springs are like summer during day, and fall during night!

[@deadreckoning6288]

Michigan is my home state. As the saying goes....just wait 5 minutes if you want a change in weather.

[@GoGreen1977]

Super hot summers??? You must not have lived in Northern VA, Florida, or Sacramento. I lived in all three areas and never considered Michigan summers "super hot" after that. Plus, it's easy to escape to a lake, the "Big Lakes" or the north woods if the heat bothers you.

[@snoodlebug1800]

Colorado making the list in other videos: "oh no, don't include us! Stop moving here! We are full!" Colorado not making the list in this video: "Wait what about us?" Hahaha

[@YOUR_MOTHER_WENT_TO_COLLEGE]

That's so crazy!🤔😅😂 I literally just wrote comment about asking advice on Colorado, without going into too much detail on here. I've been there a handful of times and just simply fell in love with the state and people there, they're very like minded as myself which was really refreshing as my current state has lost that feeling decades ago!😂 Don't worry I'm a positive transplant, no baggage or issues over here. As a matter of fact I actually met some investors out there coincidentally who wanted to open a business with me which I was supposed to do early this year in downtown Denver. I'm still doing research on which cities I'd like to live in as I'm very specific and detailed on wanting certain things, very much appreciate if you could shed some positive light on my current dilemma. Thank you in advance for sharing any information you might have.😊👍🏼

[@snoodlebug1800]

@@YOUR_MOTHER_WENT_TO_COLLEGE I am a Colorado transplant as well, if you love the area & don’t mind the prices, then you come on this way! That’s the beauty of America 🇺🇸 I hope you find an area in Colorado that speaks to you 😊

[@YOUR_MOTHER_WENT_TO_COLLEGE]

@@snoodlebug1800 I’m looking into the Southwest or aroundish Denver area of Colorado as I want to be close to my business I’m going to be opening over there. If I may be nosy, blunt and direct for a second, what area do you reside in, how long have you lived and what made you move out there in the first place?

[@snoodlebug1800]

@@YOUR_MOTHER_WENT_TO_COLLEGE I am in North Colorado for work. Have been here for about 2 years. I think you will really enjoy the state! There is something for everyone here :) Good luck on your endeavors!

[@YOUR_MOTHER_WENT_TO_COLLEGE]

@@snoodlebug1800 I’ve been there about 5x’s between early 2020 and this year and stayed about 3 weeks to a month each visit, I definitely saw all the major cities and sites as well as doing so much active stuff out there. I mean I instantly fell in love with the state on my first visit out there. Hopefully if things go right I’ll be out there early next year or by mid summer the latest. Thank you for your time and knowledge, I wish you all the best in health, wealth and in life.😊🤙🏼

[@allendean9807]

In 2018, we picked Kentucky off a map, and have been very happy here ever since. Housing prices are still reasonable, Lexington, Louisville and their surrounding towns have a vibrant job market, property taxes are DIRT CHEAP, and all four seasons are present! The people are nice, community oriented and southern charm is alive and well here.

[@GARGONDIZZA1]

And did the tornado hit your areas ?

[@allendean9807]

@@GARGONDIZZA1 20 minutes from us. However, if you don’t want to have land like us, Lexington/nicholasville area is great for families. Danville as well. There is land to be had out there, but ironically, internet is a roll of the dice once you get out of town 30 minutes. We had a Devil of a time finding the right place for the right price.

[@GARGONDIZZA1]

@@allendean9807 Yeah not taking a chance on tornadoes. Hurricanes are a lot easier to hide from

[@pipocadock7094]

I wonder why people live in a place filled with tornadoes.

[@pipocadock7094]

I like Vermont because of Bernie Sanders.

[@lauraxplaura9853]

Thanks for mentioning Michigan. Planning to retire "Up North" in a couple of years. Yes, I like the snow.

[@Tofindexpress]

I love the snow as well! Can’t wait to move out of Florida

[@CbassthaMass]

Up north is amazing as he referenced traverse city is beautiful but fairly expensive, it's a vacation town so thats something to consider

[@guesswho225]

Totally glad you included Utah. Gorgeous state! Very friendly and hospitable community in all the towns/cities mentioned in the list. Plus the summers are not humid or overwhelming, the winter snow is amazing and there is so much to do do indoors and outdoors. Plus it is very affordable.

[@ChrisJones-qw7bn]

The Snow IS fantastic. I worked as a Lifty at Snowbird for a few years. HOWEVER!! The SMOG gets horrible at times!!! And forget about going anywhere on public transit on Sundays....

[@deborahbriscoe-graves6244]

We lived in salt lake City for 10 years. The people are really nice. If you love outdoor sports in the winter it's the place to be. However, it can get brutally hot in the summer. There's often a count of the number of days of triple digit weather one has had. Then again you can you can see where all the movies have been made and you can be in them there's quite a cinnamon industry in the salt lake area. I know because I was in several movies there's a lot of fun though it doesn't pay very much. Salt lake City has an amazing public library. There are lots of summer activities things like fairs and art shows and all kinds of stuff that are really a lot of fun. So it's a really nice place to live.

[@Empoweredblondie]

You must be from up north utah. Southern utah is full of heat equivalent to hell and corrupt lds assholes

[@AUniqueHandleName444]

Personally, I love UT for the people and the government, but I find both the winters and the summers pretty unbearable. Southern UT, though, has awesome weather til the summer gets crazy.

[@Jace28142]

Born and raised in Utah. There is so much to do there unless you are Charles Barkley🤣 I love Utah!

[@ablueslenz]

Thank you for saying what you said about opinions. I’m floored by the energy some people spend arguing with an opinion. 😩😂

[@wandagarrett942]

Just moved from out of state to a small town you mentioned in Nebraska …and you’re right, cheap housing (even cheaper if your willing to get a fixer upper). I can walk to just about everything, and the people are nice. The Fall has been wonderful, and I’m looking forward to a white Christmas. But, food, heating, services (electrical & plumbing work, etc) aren’t cheaper.

[@chuckaddison5134]

How about a list of states where living offgrid is good or encourged.

[@APWoodworking]

That'll reveal all the good spots!!

[@Hollywood2021]

It would probably be similar to states with the most people in witness protection

[@johnhotine4196]

I'm off grid in Montana.

[@ericstevens8660]

@@johnhotine4196 could someone find property for say $10,000.00 ? How is the zoning out in the rural counties ????

[@jesuschrist9513]

@@johnhotine4196 unabomber

[@777wealth]

I am a trucker since 1994 and presently live in SE Michigan in a very friendly small town south of Ann Arbor. I was born in W. KY and have lived in various states in the US throughout my 20s -40s. I graduated from a college in Fort Wayne, IN and from there I moved back to KY to manage rental properties my parents had purchased. I did that for about a year and then moved to NW Ohio and after a few years I moved to Phoenix, AZ back in the mid 80s. I stayed there about 3 years and from there I moved to Kansas City, MO. I bought a house there for $61,000 and still own this property which has risen to $285,000 at the present time. I left KC and helped a friend move out to Portland, OR in the mid 90s. I stayed for about 3 years but left because it is hard to play outside sports in all the rain. I left Portland in 1997 and reunited with my college sweetheart who happened to live in SE MI. As a trucker I see pros and cons from all the contiguous states of the US. I have traveled across many of the Canadian provinces and my favorites are Alberta and British Columbia. My favorite state in the US to travel through is Montana. If I could start my life over (66 years at present) I would have a nice log cabin in the wooded parts of Butte or in a more remote area with scenic beauty.

[@vegasrenie]

I hear you. If I could surgically remove about 10 years from my age, there’s a lot of things that I would be doing differently. Visiting and living in big sky country would be one of them!

[@deadreckoning6288]

I lived in Bozeman for a time back in late 2000's. I enjoyed it. Long & very cold winters though.

[@johncallahan2256]

Hello Brigs: Could you do a vid on states with the most / least sunshine? I don't mind the cold but grey days are bad for the soul.

[@bobmorgan1762]

SoCal - 300+ sunny days/year

[@MrJohnMonroe]

Sorry, but bad for the soul is an attitudinal thing. It is also fair to say that grey does are the days one can recharge their batteries for use when the great days come along

[@cuseme1983]

Coming from someone who lives in a VERY cloudy city in the rust belt, I thoroughly agree. Yes the occasional cloudy day is a nice excuse to curl on the couch with a book; but when you’re excited to actually see the sun, that’s a problem. I’d be interested in that video as well

[@Nicole-tk4hy]

I just came back from Portland and man it was grey as hell... I can take a couple grey rainy days but not more than two weeks in a row 🙃 I didn't think it could affect me so much but it did!

[@daviscragun2023]

Pleasantly surprised to hear the shout out for my home town of Fruit Heights, UT! Fantastic suburb between SLC and Ogden, nestled against the mountains.

[@squirrelmane9377]

Passed through fruit heights before that spot is a true gem.

[@sixfootbizzong]

I live in Bellingham, Washington!!! It’s a cool town, but definitely has a homeless problem like Seattle right now. The covid restrictions have locked most dining to outside still with the exception of some vax only, but as an Uber eats driver and construction worker who’s all over town, I never see anyone in the restaurants, still. Lots of opportunities here as everywhere seems to be hiring and many people are moving here. The housing market is crazy and houses are snatched up quickly, and new construction is primarily multi unit now, with a few single family housing developments going in. Any way, love your channel!

[@mariegutierrez8745]

I've lived in 10 states in the last year and Three months. I'm getting ready to move from North Carolina to who knows where. But I always get ideas where to go next based on your videos. Thank you.

[@Anime_Empire_2.0]

Did you like North Carolina? I'll be honest I hate it here!

[@tarakristina77]

I feel like just about everywhere (or anywhere worth living for any reason), is getting too crowed and expensive! Thanks for this awesome video Briggs! I hope one day to move to a better state than Illinois 🤞🏻🙏

[@hectorsmommy1717]

Come up north. We only hate Illinois people when they are driving or wearing Bears stuff.

[@ojmikey]

@@hectorsmommy1717 Wisconsinite?

[@hectorsmommy1717]

@@ojmikey yup, and proud of it. We have a great state.

[@ojmikey]

@@hectorsmommy1717 yep

[@Deb_BG]

@@hectorsmommy1717 Driving?

[@jennicasalyards6277]

You forgot to mention that housing prices in Idaho have literally doubled in the last year. They are so insane.

[@melissaschwartz8956]

That’s all those Californians coming

[@tinman4405]

Idaho has been named 2nd least affordable state to live in

[@Cclater]

Same here in Utah. Our housing prices are horrible right now.

[@jernplays1815]

House prices have doubled pretty much coast to coast. I work with lots of tourists at my current job and i hear from every state its gone bonkers because of the Inflation and the people moving out of the coastal states that suck.

[@dibel3669]

I think South Florida is worse now

[@501764727]

Moved back to Milwaukee, WI in 2009, live a block away from Lake Michigan, couldn’t be happier and not looking to go anywhere anytime soon. Only downside is snow blowing from Nov-March. Otherwise life is good.and summer’s are Fantastic!

[@smz9570]

I'm looking at Milwaukee. It seems really affordable for that you get.

[@oceanblue5794]

I'm actually thinking about relocating from Seattle to Wisconsin. I have some family in Milwaukee.

[@501764727]

@@smz9570 Yeah you should ask me where you are looking and I can guide you to some nice affordable areas. There are actual parts in the city that are even nice off 20th St between Rawson & Layton. Greendale, Hales Corners, St. Francis, Mequon, White Fish Bay, Bay View, South Milw are all nice, plenty to do and close to downtown.

[@JennR323]

Thinking about moving to the Milwaukee area. Actually I’m visiting right now. Love this place.

[@501764727]

@@JennR323 Check out Bay View, the Eastside and the 3rd & 5th Wards.

[@cmndrkool321]

I live in Muskegon, Michigan for two years, and the winters on the west side of the state are worse than the east side; but winter of 2021 and 2022 were some of the lightest winters I ever seen. 2022 alone had two days where there was 6-10 inches of snow a day; and after that, it’s been clear skies the rest of winter.

[@chenobiy0167]

I lived in Myrtle Beach South Carolina and all you said is True, the people is amazing, grocerys are super Cheap and theres this Chinese buffet called Osaka that is Amazing. Im in Puerto Rico now moving to Vermont in a couple days, always watching your videos haha

[@RiftShad3COD]

Where in Vermont are you moving to? I currently live in the Southwest corner of the state in Bennington

[@billybill1272]

Lol Osaka is Japanese

[@leticiaurbach1720]

ermont is beautiful, but it has very high property taxes.

[@78twood]

I’m really surprised that Tennessee didn’t make your list !!! I lived in Morristown and it was so beautiful and had the perfect summers and winters !! No state income tax either. I found Tennessee to be my favorite state to live in 💜

[@78twood]

@Michael Philip Oliver Not northeastern Tennessee…. Lol I went from Florida to Tennessee soooooooo…it was like heaven to me 😂

[@autumnnorberg7534]

I'm in FL. I went to TN last weekend actually for a wedding. It's so beautiful there and affordable! I loved driving through the Chattanooga area with the lake and mountains

[@78twood]

@@autumnnorberg7534 Nice 😊 I lived in St Pete for 27 years. We moved there from Atlanta when I was just 4, so I was used to the flat earth, the heat etc, LOVED going to the beach though! Miss that sooo much 😎 Glad you liked Tn. I only went to Chattanooga once for a wedding and didn’t get to look around at all! I do have relatives there and they like it. Now I want to go back and drive around lol

[@adventures223]

Love love love Chattanooga and Knoxville and eastern Tennessee very beautiful friendly people good food no state tax and great outdoors plan on relocating there in the near feature

[@78twood]

@@adventures223 Ok now I’m jealous 😆

[@shawna620]

All the negatives you listed for Oregon are actually the negatives of Washington. You listed Camus and Ridgefield as good places to live but they're actually very, very expensive. Even though there's no state income tax, the cost of living is very high. Housing is very high, it's very expensive to live here for retires.

[@nataliapetrenko5789]

Absolutely agree with you, we left Vancouver, WA in 2016 but have family and friends there. We are still amazed how crazy are real estate prices there. As much as we want to go back there, it won’t happen cuz of house pricing. Leftist agenda is the reason number 2.

[@jernplays1815]

Oregon sucks it is expensive to live here and housing is unaffordable as well. Not to mention the leftist cults that now persist in portland and surrounding Willamette valley. I would not and cannot recommend anyone live here its basically little California now.

[@jernplays1815]

@@rayb.6537 yeah thats what i was saying. I am one of them my house sells end of month and i am gone! I really used to like this state until the leftist nuts dug in and doubled down on destroying our communities.

[@KidronCool-1]

And Millcreek is basically Bothell which is expensive as F now.... I used to work there. I couldn't afford to even live in Everett now and I make $41000 a year

[@j.c.469]

10/2021... Husband and I retired and moved out of Oregon after living in Portland and most recent southern OR 15 year. Wildfires, Winter overcast for months, crazy politics and over priced housing did me in. We have decent retirement income. Beautiful scenic state however

[@brenmanock]

I grew up in portland and salem oregon. Both beautiful but heavy and unrelenting rainfall. We’re in June and still raining. As retirees we couldn’t take it anymore so got a condo outside Palm Springs and absolutely love it. Even the heat. AC everywhere so no complaints

[@juliebiggerbear7300]

I was sitting here laughing through most of your description of Nebraska. As a person who was born and raised there, you were pretty much right on the dot with everything. Fun place to live if you’re looking for a pretty relaxed place. Not much nightlife, not much going on at all except for the weather and Cornhusker football!

[@dplorbl]

I miss going to Aksarban 🤭

[@vce.john1734]

Honestly Nebraska would be my state to move to because I’m not much go out person or night life party goer but then when I have two Tesla im scare that the cold going to mess up the cars.

[@bridgetanne8242]

I live in Washington state. It’s beautiful, but we want to leave because the cost of housing is ridiculous. We live in 700sq ft and pay $1600 a month. There’s no way we can afford to buy a home here.

[@fofofofo3076]

Where you moving to

[@bridgetanne8242]

@@fofofofo3076 Probably northern new england

[@fofofofo3076]

@@bridgetanne8242 nice good move

[@joshholzinger6482]

My wife and I are from Indiana and moved to Edmonds Wa where we lived for 10 years but moved back because of the cost of living. It's so amazingly beautiful out there but it's just ridiculous that it cost so much

[@LBLovesLife]

YOU CAN THANK CALIFORNIA FOR SHITTING ON OUR BEAUTIFUL WA STATE! I’M LEAVING TOO!

[@thullraven1]

All you people thinking how great it is to live in small towns in the middle of nowhere really need to give that some thought, especially in cold areas up North and even more so if you are of retirement age. A 45 minute drive in snow to the nearest grocery store doesn't sound like fun to me, and Good Luck getting quality Medical Care if you need it. It could cost you your life in an emergency. SMH.

[@kerrynight3271]

Good points! Also, many people have romantic ideas of how cozy small towns are, and that just isn't always reality.

[@thullraven1]

@@kerrynight3271 Yep. I was speaking from experience. My Mom used to live in a small town in the middle of nowhere in Upstate New York. Some years back, my Mom almost died and had to get Care Flighted to the nearest hospital, which was a three hour drive. With the weather conditions at the time, driving wasn't a possibility. She was lucky. She is now living near me and surrounded by options.

[@pattypetty9615]

Nah people here just live in Arizona during the winter & come home in the spring before it gets to hot!😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@sleeperboi8701]

Small towns are still good

[@thullraven1]

@@sleeperboi8701 Only if there are Medical options nearby. I already explained how being isolated in a small town almost cost my Mom her life when she had a medical emergency. It's foolish to retire in a small town that doesn't have Medical options nearby. It's compounded even worse if that small town is in an area with brutal Winters. If your "opinion" differs, that's OK because it's irrelevant. The FACT is that it's foolish. Opinions don't matter. Facts do.

[@greggc8088]

The 37th parallel north and south for me. Preferaby 30 and south when retiring because I like being outside year round.

[@prayonkreutz2398]

Moved the Hell out of Washington State!! Gorgeous State, It's being Run into the Ground & It is EXPENSIVE! Utilities are SKY HIGH! I grew up in Virginia & my son lives there, the Taxes are Awful!! Personal Property Tax... No Thank-You!! My Husband is from Idaho. It's getting Expensive too with everyone moving there. The Housing Market is Over Inflated & Taxes Suck (unless you are coming from California). Please do your research on the Current cost of living. Check out ALL taxes, Gas Prices, grocery prices, Utility prices too. If you move & find out all these things are expensive or more than where you are moving from, It's going to piss you off!!😉

[@db1968]

It's a shame. I moved here almost 30 years ago, because of the beauty. Now I'm seriously thinking of leaving do to the Fascist politics and the crime increase from the West Side to the East side.

[@nobodyimportant7804]

How are utilities expensive in Washington? They have some of the cheapest electricity and natural gas rates in the country. BTW Washington state property taxes rates are ranked in the high 20's, about on par with North Dakota. Unlike ND, people want to move to Washington so the values are higher, but the tax rates are not.

[@willrobinson4976]

Welcome to South Carolina Briggs, we'll be happy to have you, The Charleston area is really nice.

[@shepherddowling8931]

I'm in Eugene OR now and was also in downtown Charleston. As a city, I like Charleston much more but Eugene has better weather. Charleston also has a lot of good weather too, just not quite as good as Eugene imo. Both are expensive.

[@Jerseybytes2]

I been thinking about moving out of NJ for a while, and hubby and I talked about what states we thought was good to move to. my search ended when we were on vacation in South Carolina. Beautiful state, friendly people, nicer weather than we have in Jersey, and low property taxes

[@willrobinson4976]

@@Jerseybytes2 That's great and welcome to SC, happy to have you here.

[@Jerseybytes2]

@@willrobinson4976 thanks

[@willrobinson4976]

@@Jerseybytes2 What area will you be living, Myrtle Beach or the Charleston area? If you don't mind saying. I live in Sumter in the center part of the state.

[@aaronmiller6118]

I'll live just about anywhere at this point. I've lived in New York city my whole life but I just want to get as far away as possible, literally and figuratively, before I'm an adult so I can hopefully make the most of being young while it lasts.

[@jt082005]

Florida or Texas are a great change. Doesn't mean aren't better states but if just want the change those are good ones

[@dilciaenid57]

I’m a New Yorker. Do NOT do Florida.

[@aaronmiller6118]

@@dilciaenid57 I'm thinking somewhere cold anyways

[@Americafirst-i8q]

@@dilciaenid57 good because Florida doesn't want any Democrat

[@notatrap6586]

@@dilciaenid57 Good, F*ck off we're full.

[@27nine]

Love how he's talking about WI, lake Michigan is one of my favorite place and I like the variety of seasons

[@cautiousoptimist1926]

"A victim of their own success and popularity", well said. The problem with the major cities of the west coast is that their desirability has attracted too many people. I lived in Portland and I miss the energy, diversity, culture, entertainment and dining options. I now live in a small college town and it's great in its own way, but there is relatively little to do and far too many of our restaurants have menus dominated by burgers and microbrews. In Portland, I had to drive for 45 minutes or an hour to get anywhere, then look for parking, and then stand in line with the crowd. Now, I can drive across town in 15 minutes, there is plenty of parking, but nowhere worth going.

[@devintaylor8702]

COME TO LOUISIANA 😀👍

[@boot-strapper]

Corvallis? I am in Bend right now and looking for a good place to raise my daughter. Considering moving back to west side of portland, or maybe corvallis. I miss having good food~!!

[@cautiousoptimist1926]

@@boot-strapper You are correct. We have a variety of restaurants here, but maybe only one or two options in many categories. And most lack ambience; not a dining experience. No Greek which is personally disappointing.

[@rubyus7332]

We visited Portland a few weeks ago, sad to say it became so trashy.

[@boot-strapper]

@@rubyus7332 yeah the downtown has really gone downhill. But the suburbs are still great!

[@laurieschultes9922]

Always interested in your best places to retire as I imagine alot of your subscribers are. Could you address two health issues that could have a big impact on this move? One is there a higher percentage of depression due to weather or other factors. The second is how bad do residents suffer from allergies.

[@seregener]

Weather per se has no impact on depression. Everyone will react to it differently. However, it's pretty easy to determine seasonal affective disorder, as that's based solely on latitude - the higher you go, the more likely you are to experience it. Allergies - if you have them, you'll develop them wherever you go.

[@oceanblue5794]

I had to relocate from Long Island, NY to Seattle because of my allergies. It was so intense, I couldn't even function.

[@williamschoemann4209]

Thanks, Briggs. With this one you do a service. There are attractive places that are expensive, and affordable places that are not desireable. But there are alternatives that are quite reasonable for most people. Many, who've never thought of moving, might consider improving their circumstances. It's possible. Try it. You'll feel good.

[@FoodNTravel1234]

I have been living in TX for about 32 years now and love it because everything is cheap. Now I have been working here in NH since this summer and fall in love with how beautiful this place in the fall is, even thinking about moving here, but everything just too expensive over here.

[@sirdiesalot7626]

Proud Flintoid here. City ain't great, but it is vastly improved over the past few years. Lots of tech and engineering jobs coming in. Great university in the city as well.

[@deadreckoning6288]

Michigan has serious water problems in much of the state, not just Flint.

[@danielsarpmp]

Bro let me say that you're extremely good data guy i see every video you upload!👍

[@WorldAccordingToBriggs]

I appreciate that!

[@cynthiameh]

Here are some different ideas for you: Best states with mild/no winters (personally can't stand winters, and i'm medically allergic/cold urticaria) Best states for gen z/zillenials/young millenials (where young people are/active night life/adult ent) :)

[@kulluminati777]

these are wack af 🤣

[@kndvds1492]

If I were to move from my current state the first and most important factor would be the state that has the LEAST Democrats. I'm not a Republican but I'm an American and Democrats aren't.

[@RG-hf4et]

I need a RED state also. 🇺🇸

[@deadreckoning6288]

Well said.

[@ThePsychodo]

Lived in Michigan for 4 years and its nice for 3 seasons. The grey winter skies did me in, could not handle the limited sun combined with freezing temps.

[@AJ42K]

If you think that is bad. Try Seattle, it's worse. Always rains, not much sunshine, depressing, sleepless, list goes on and on. I like Seattle for a few reasons, but but it's depressing there.

[@mikehawkins4752]

Same thing happened to me in Pittsburgh. Beautiful city but the gray weather was so depressing.

[@deadreckoning6288]

Agree with that. Winters are tough.

[@zackbrand9311]

Yes! Wisconsin and South Carolina on a list of places to live, love both of the states a lot!

[@martin4819]

Great to see u weren’t afraid to list places like Michigan, Wisconsin and Nebraska. With Michigan and Wisconsin u have a beautiful woodsy environment and these states let u take advantage of that. U just have to be someone who doesn’t mind brutal winters and learn to enjoy winter activities. If you’re more ho hum on your activities and desire shorter, less brutal winters, Nebraska and Kansas are great! Glad u mentioned Utah, a beautiful state, especially St George. A state people often forget about for some reason? The Carolinas are a lot like Wisconsin and Michigan but warmer. Vermont and NH are somewhere in between. Washington is beautiful but if you’re talking Seattle or it’s burbs it’s become super expensive and like Oregon the homeless situation is starting to present some problems. My cousin is one of the better Fertility specialists in the country and as a great income. I questioned why he left California to start a practice in Cleveland? His response: In California I would have been “average” and compelled to keep up with the joneses. In Cleveland I live like a king. Instead of spending money to keep up with the Joneses I can spend it traveling. Which to me made sense.

[@Reefer.Radness]

So glad to see Michigan on the list! Moving there in a couple weeks! Can’t wait. Such a beautiful state!

[@thaliasilva5109]

Hi!!! How is it going? I'm thinking in moving to MI from Fl next year with my fiance looking for a affordable place but unfortunately we don't have family or friends there. If you can take 1 minute to tell me a little about your moving, rent or cost of living I'll be so grateful 🙏 thanks 😊

[@cliftondearmond9397]

I’m surprised Colorado didn’t make it to the list at the end of the video, it’s a great state but the weather is definitely nasty extremes, and our cost of living and homeless problems will soon be comparable to the west coast cities.

[@H7B2ify]

By that logic Washington shouldn’t be on this list (at least the cost of living and homeless point). Colorado has extreme temperature and weather changes, but rarely has extreme temperatures or extreme weather. But yeah Colorado has has some downfalls. Wildfire season makes Denver look and feel 1000 times worse than Los Angeles and the food here is not all that good. You kinda have to be a true outdoorsman to like Denver and Colorado, because cities like Portland and Austin offer more despite being much smaller and in a similar price range

[@lacedmichey6404]

@@H7B2ify Austin is now becoming a shit show recently.

[@shepherddowling8931]

I disagree, Boulder had lots of good weather days. Provo and Dallas both have very few comfortable days by comparison.

[@gregorriusadolphus2729]

@@H7B2ify spot on; those downfalls were enough to for me to leave Denver/Colorado. I like the outdoors but I'm not out in the mountains every weekend like the people I know who just love it there. Plus with the traffic on i-70 and 285 it's not worth the hassle.

[@ktm250xcw]

Colorado isn’t on the list cuz it’s another liberal $hithole. Clean them out and they’d be in top 5.

[@dustingrannis1987]

“Your opinion” neither right....nor wrong... Just yours.... If only people could understand that we’d be doing a lot better as a species. Love your videos brother 💯👊🏼 thank you for your time and research

[@kea5763]

You forgot the comma after "that". Lololol 😆

[@dustingrannis1987]

@@kea5763 😂 grammar police got me

[@chuckinhouston9952]

Oh yeah? Well that’s just like, you know, your opinion, man.

[@dustingrannis1987]

@@chuckinhouston9952 😂😂 you get it 💯👊🏼

[@martinusv7433]

So it's not wrong to think that the Moon is made of cheese? 🤔 Maybe in my opinion, the Americans can't speak English - I'd say that you guys speak Swahili instead...am I still not wrong? 😂

[@GregD87]

Hey Briggs! Do you have a list of favorite Amtrak towns/cities? (I’m a small town fan myself but I can see either adding cities to this list or having one for each)

[@fryefamilyaoutdoors]

I was born and raised in Wisconsin now living in the Philippines. There is a town in Wisconsin called Hatfield and on their city limit sign it says "Population 500 in the summer, Population 50 in the winter" Monowi, Nebraska population 1 can't get any smaller than that.

[@adventurecoastfirearmstrai5469]

What part of the Philippines do you live?

[@fryefamilyaoutdoors]

@@adventurecoastfirearmstrai5469 Quezon City close to Marikina

[@violetgibson9]

Omaha has a spectacular zoo/aquarium. It is just as easy to find an affordable single family home there as an apartment of the same price or close. Anybody who enjoys some wildlife without dangerous animals would like it there. There are countless pockets of wooded areas, and community parks. When I lived there, we had squirrels, owls, deer, turkeys come into my backyard. Rabbits, raccoons, and numerous other critters made occasional visits too. The availability of homes with a yard and private drive contributes to the lesser night life. There are things to do, but backyard bbqs are so popular, that is what affects night attraction businesses. Most businesses target daytime activities. My disappointment was the schools of my neighborhood. Maybe some are better, but when I made the decision to move, I went someplace I felt more comfortable about the schools. Omaha has a lot of cool history.

[@yvonnebaur4485]

Thanks so much. I was searching for info on Nebraska.

[@lukelogan8539]

Nebraska is a great place to grow up I lived in Lincoln most of my life and I love the omaha zoo! I left Nebraska and moved south couldn’t deal with the winter but Nebraska has good people!

[@legacedar]

We’ve been looking at Tennessee. Was surprised not to see it on the list. Also floored to see Washington #1. We live there and love the nature but can’t stand the government overreach!

[@JPDC624]

Exactly. We lived in the PNW… absolutely gorgeous area wasted on liberal whackos.

[@t-ravisaurusrex6139]

TN is great but with the amount of people moving here in their Subarus with BLM stickers and out of state license plates, I fear that may not be the case for much longer. Prices are shooting up bc people from the North and West are moving here in droves, and bringing their politics with them. You'll find some southern charm left in the rural areas but the cities are starting to lose any they've had remaining, transplants that lack self awareness have a way of doing that to places and it's sad to see. My home state of NC is unrecognizable from where I grew up. I wish our governor here in TN was more like those in Florida or Texas but I'm hopeful we can remain red for as long as possible. We need all the help we can get

[@nobodyimportant7804]

Then you will love Tennessee. They will not try to stop you from choking to death and taking your neighbors with you. Now that is freedom!

[@t-ravisaurusrex6139]

@@nobodyimportant7804 You see where Florida is leading the country with fewest Covid cases, a place with the least restrictions and the most freedom? Hardly anyone here wears a mask either and we have a low vaccination rate by comparison to most places and everyone is happy and doing just fine. In fact, there are too many people visiting and moving here bc they like it so much. But you enjoy your umpteenth booster shot, your useless face diaper and your lockdowns and mandates, you government / big pharma simp. We love our freedom over here, and welcome anyone else who also appreciates it and will help protect it, no papers necessary. Edit: YT won't let me post the link bc they are authoritarians just like you, but you can look it up for yourself if you have the mental capacity (I'm not so confident based on your comment)

[@vce.john1734]

@@t-ravisaurusrex6139 and there is California because everybody love our governor Gavin new trash won’t do shit all is talk talk talk but we did have that recall opportunity but everybody want him to stay they are slowly banning gas powered generators I wonder how them idiots going to with electric powered generators during blackouts and crazy stuff happening near future

[@Yormsane]

I know a Colorado couple who bought a house up in Point Roberts, but then sold it again after a few years, due to the endless bureaucracy and logistical headaches that came with having to cross a national border just to get to work, or Vancouver Airport. One of those lil' hideaways that seems like a fun idea... but in practice, just wasn't worth all the aggravations.

[@BTM37]

Hopefully that pt Roberts bit was just a joke that didn't land

[@heronimousbrapson863]

Point Roberts has a lot of vacation homes belonging to Canadians from the southwestern part of British Columbia.

[@heronimousbrapson863]

@bob builder It's located just south of Vancouver, British Columbia. It's part of Washington State, but, if being accessed by land, requires traveling through Canadian territory.

[@metrofilmer8894]

@bob builder It’s a tiny peninsula in Northwest Washington that despite being cut off from the rest of Washington and the United States by Canada, is below the 49th Parallel, making it American territory, and because there is no permanent ferry or bridge, people need to travel through Canada to get from the US to the US in this case

[@redman840]

@@-blahblahblah Move to Arizona,and you’ll miss the rain,and cool weather.

[@Bonbonbon739]

I lived in Richmond Michigan for about a year two years ago, but I had to return to Florida unfortunately. Richmond is about an hour north of Detroit, and it’s beautiful. Detroit is right at the bottom, everything above Detroit is country and beautiful. Oh, And I rented a five bedroom beautiful house with a garage and two living rooms, full basement second floor, for 750 a month. I pay $1200 for a dump tiny apartment here in Tampa

[@thaliasilva5109]

Wow really? My fiance and I are thinking in moving from FL to MI next year, we are looking for something affordable to start our fund for a home, a business, and a family and here seems impossible to save money enough before we turn 40 😅. But I didn't know that rent are soo cheap there, I mean I knew that it will be better but that's crazy we are paying 1400 for a one room little apartment in Sarasota

[@Beck248]

Having grown up in Michigan and now living in Wisconsin. I agree 🙂. I love both states!!

[@perks6292]

I couldn't possibly choose one place to live so I just live the van life and see the whole country!

[@mirzaahmed6589]

How would you make money?

[@perks6292]

@@mirzaahmed6589 Right now I work at Amazon but I can always stay somewhere for a few months and work as a campground host and travel the rest of the year. I'm also a touring musician and I also sell vinyl records online and at flea markets, and I'm also going to make some movies with some friends over the next couple of years!

[@j.h.6081]

California has crime, drugs, and even poverty but it's still really expensive. San Francisco has areas with huge drug and crime problems and it's still so expensive. I read somewhere that the reason for that is the fact that even though a lot of people are leaving because it's expensive and getting less livable, super wealthy people from other countries are willing to pay the prices when they move here and keep rents high.

[@SirGuidemere91]

Can confirm. I live here. It sucks.

[@alicassidy8913]

I moved from Jersey 30+ years ago to Madison, WI. Im surprised its not higher on the list. Its has a fabulous educational system, its so clean, plenty of land (and farm land). Tons to do.... Its rather expense, in my opinion, but Im not leaving. Its a family friendly place and a nice place to live...

[@ej9618]

I’m thinking of moving to WI from Utah! what areas do you recommend?

[@catbertie27]

MIchigan = affordable. As one who lives in the greater GR area, housing is next to impossible to find currently. Apartments are nearing Chicago prices. Houses (mine included) have doubled in value. And you forgot about SNOW here in the western half.

[@chachadodds5860]

Oy! The lake-effect snow!

[@GoGreen1977]

The trade-off is milder temperatures than other surrounding states because of the moderating effects of the Great Lakes. But yeah, you have to accept the snow. Just be prepared and find someone to shovel for you.

[@acbc3543]

Uncle Briggs! Congrats ! You have not mentioned Texas ! I’m so happy about it ! Thank you !

[@thullraven1]

He did at the end. Our housing prices have gotten bad.

[@georave1785]

Good. Maybe californians forget about going there.

[@thullraven1]

@@georave1785 I wish.

[@Jeff-bl1rz]

@@georave1785 they’re still Americans

[@kayleeriley3591]

I’m glad to see Eastern Washington get some recognition I think a lot of people forget that there’s a whole Nother side of the state and that it’s not just Seattle just stay out of East Yakima though

[@Wolff13]

Don’t move to the Seattle area.

[@AnthonyTrifoglio]

Eastern Washington needs to join Idaho

[@billthebuilder1579]

Walla Walla the best.

[@jesseostone386]

Still subject to the democratic liberal rule of western Washington.

[@db1968]

Unfortunately it's in Washington.

[@QuesaEnjoi]

I’m surprised not to see Tennessee. Also as a Washington resident nearly my whole life (portland, or born) sadly housing is insane here in Washington as well. I’m being pushed out of the state. Hence when I’m watching your videos. And the places that are still moderately affordable have little work and poor wages vs cost of living. It’s great if you are already rich, or in tech.

[@bellathereader1328]

Idaho is great but the real estate prices are sky high!! We have family in Salt Lake City, real estate is super high there as well. And the culture in SLC is very oriented towards one group and there definitely is subtle discrimination if you are an outsider

[@kit10phish1]

*this

[@mollybeardall2532]

Please do a list called Top 10 Cities long term locals say “Stop Moving Here!”

[@mirzaahmed6589]

That's basically every city.

[@AJ42K]

@@mirzaahmed6589 LOL

[@toffeenut1336]

That I would actually like to see, and I’m sure Texas would as well.

[@scottcarson4570]

Omg..I'm from Maine..Stay away 🤣

[@eagleeye2300]

@@scottcarson4570 Good luck with that. You do have the fact that it's freezing cold there, which should help.

[@MichiganUSASingaporeSEAsia]

The ranking was really accurate from top to bottom. Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan as well NH, Idaho and Washington are also nice. However Michigan is more mild compared to Minnesota and Wisconsin which are far colder. Many mistakes Michigan because the north part near Canada is cold, primarily due to the mountains. They claim the great lake protect Michigan from the extreme cold. Many don't know Chicago Illinois is far worse weather wise than lower Michigan. Also Michigan summers are real long with sun going down 10 or 11PM depending where you are located. Also MI has the most beaches/ shorelines on the mainland. Clean too, unlike Florida and California beaches. Biggest data computer center located in Grand Rapids Michigan as well.

[@thullraven1]

I wouldn't mind visiting MI sometime, but that's it. You still get Winter. I hate Winter. I live in Texas and right next to DFW Airport, so I can fly anywhere I want to go when I need a change of scenery.

[@MichiganUSASingaporeSEAsia]

@@thullraven1 but Texas gets real cold at night all year around. At least Michigan it is mostly cold at night in winter.

[@thullraven1]

@@MichiganUSASingaporeSEAsia Umm...The Texas panhandle can get a winter that lasts for a bit. That's it. North Texas CAN get cold in Winter in bursts. Michigan is NEVER consistently warmer than Texas or any other state bordering the Gulf of Mexico. Saying Texas gets cold at night all year round is one of the dumbest things I have ever heard in my entire life, and I'm Retired. Go back to school and learn how geography and climate works.

[@jacquelinebaxter6420]

Worst Governor in the USA

[@arthurbrumagem3844]

@@jacquelinebaxter6420 which state are u referring to.

[@haleyholiskey3175]

I moved from NC to Florida! I lived in NC for 7 years, it was an ok state in my opinion. But my family and I wanted to move to a more warmer place. But now, in June 2022 my family and I are moving to WV so it’s totally going to be different haha!

[@XX-pr7fs]

How was Florida? What part ?

[@jorgemunoz3288]

I love you're videos and always looking forward to watching them .you very accurate with these stats, I lived in Seattle for 27 years and have lived in many places besides I have been to 40 countries. Yes I live in one of you're least liked places Henderson Nevada . But what you're not pointing out is those places you picked are the least tax friendly state's on retirees. Nevada is the most tax friendly state besides Wyoming. Those states even tax your social security. I pay 1200 a year tax on my home. Besides we have a great airport, I travel alot . Again I love you're videos and humor .

[@alonalanski7119]

Search in previous videos, he has many for PA, including his favorite Honesdale town

[@GORILLA_PIMP]

Henderson was nice when i was in vegas

[@thullraven1]

Spot on about Texas. Our housing prices have been climbing at a ridiculous rate and our Property Taxes were high to begin with because we don't have a State Income Tax.

[@jharback]

Yup, Texas is getting VERY expensive.

[@thetimmns]

I agree. As a native Texan I hate what they have done to our state.

[@jasonroberts9357]

@@thetimmns Yeah brother. It's getting ridiculous!

[@carlosharrison7616]

Nothing but facts. And it gets even worse for young adults looking to start a family or already have a family. Too many real estate investors buying up all the properties then charging $2K for rent. Meanwhile wages continue to stagnate... hoping to get my family out of this state within the next 5 years. Dallas was good to us at first, but after trying to buy a home and getting outbid by 30 or 40k.. we just gave up.

[@thullraven1]

@@carlosharrison7616 Yep. You're spot on. I bought my current home in May, and it was a price war, and I got lucky. I had been outbid on two other homes prior. It worked out for me, because my current home was my favorite, but others aren't so lucky. It's hard to buy a home in a conventional manner when you have CA evacuees buying homes ONLINE without even seeing it in person.

[@benluecken2839]

I live in Mill Creek, WA! Cool to hear you shout it out since it’s a pretty small town!

[@oceanblue5794]

I live in Snohomish county myself. Housing prices are out of control. For a 3 bed 2 bath, your mortgage on average will be $800k in Mill Creek.

[@benluecken2839]

@@oceanblue5794 yeah we’ve been renting for years so we don’t actually own a house here

[@daniealleblum]

@@oceanblue5794 I am down in South King County and my rent is $1900 a month. This side of the state is crazy with housing prices and rents. I miss Spokane, WA, and may move back soon.

[@kit10phish1]

@@daniealleblum except no jobs on that side of the state...

[@gothguy6049]

I lived in Michigan and have lived in several states. I can confirm Michigan is an amazing state to live in and i lived in the detroit area and i can confirm unless your in a inner city ghetto most of Detroit is amazing. The suburbs and downtown area are some of my favorite places in the entire United States. Never judge a place based on word of mouth always check it out for yourself before you judge it hands down.

[@raw2107]

Detroit sucks

[@loric.9042]

Currently in new hampshire on a travel nurse assignment...wanted to dip my toe in the water before committing...its awesome here..affordable for retirement but property taxes are higher than other states and housing is premium and inflated just like everywhere else...so we're going to rent here 8 mo and winter in California where my grown kiddos are...and keep our house in cali since its a money producing investment...

[@minaolson4934]

You are much better than us.

[@mindibear]

Surprised Arizona didn’t make the list, people are flocking here in droves!

[@Unibot47]

Yup, it's insane...

[@vivamelo]

Just bought a house in Green Valley. Can’t wait!

[@fofofofo3076]

@@vivamelo how much you payed ?

[@manfredmann2766]

420 K

[@yeathan21]

Briggs, could you do a Top 10 States for Vets? I understand this is pretty niche but it'd be cool to get something around Veterans Day. From what I remember you're a fellow vet so it'd be nice to get your take on it. I think there's quite a few stats out there already for 'states for vets' but you have to do some digging to find out which state gives which disabled vet benefit (i.e. no property tax, free fishing license, etc.). Thanks, brother.

[@marylcook3515]

I agree. It's hard to figure out where to move if you're a disabled vet

[@alpe9052]

For anyone considering NH (I’m from there) it’s important to note that there differences between each section of the state. A lot of praise the state gets is usually referred to the more northern regions, as the towns are lot less big, and people often refer to those areas as the “dream retirement” home for people that want to live in a forestry / hilly area. As for other sections, like Southern NH, in reality it’s just northern Massachusetts. The metro area all the way Boston has spread in a lot of NH, and lot of people from mass have moved up into NH, which also means there politics are brought up there. Still however southern NH is a great place to live compared to rest of county, it’s just not really the NH people think of when they watch these videos.

[@isaacchampagne8268]

Yeah NH doesn’t have enough housing for people to move there right now and being flooded with massholes

[@timsmith1125]

Born, raised and reside in the Lakes Region of the Granite State and agree with both of the above comments. My suggestion is to research the towns in any given part of the state. Taxes, politics and housing situations vary widely even in the same county.

[@mariyamwaniki]

You're so right about all of that. I'm from mass

[@mariyamwaniki]

@@isaacchampagne8268 that's not nice

[@HEllis-qu5nn]

Texan here aiming to relocate to NH or possibly Vermont. It's going to be tough moving to such a tiny place always lived in a major city but I really love the beauty and potential in that area. I am self employed so I can live anywhere

[@michelledry9030]

I have lived in Dallas Texas and east of Dallas for 35 years and I can attest that it has gone way down hill. Texas is a mess, I have 93 acres and a big house and I am ready to go north so this has been very interesting. My daughter just moved to Vermont from Seattle so that is where I will retire. I actually love snow so I can’t wait.

[@walidzein1]

Texas is literally a waste land, a flat desert with the worst weather in the nation

[@victoriaeldredge9450]

Vermont is a very nice state , lots of things to do winter and summer my kids goes to UVM and they loved it there short summer but beautiful.

[@shipdriver9314]

Interesting that you put Washington in first while California and Oregon have essentially the same socio-political problems like homelessness and crime surges. Real estate prices there would give most potential relocators sticker shock unless they already had a well-paying job lined up or were coming from somewhere like coastal California. Even though WA doesn't have state income tax, property taxes escalate with the high property values and the liberal use of bond and levy measures, Seattle-area sales taxes are very high (over 10% across most of the Seattle area), car registration fees now approach Virginia-style personal property tax levels, and prices in general (especially gasoline) are in the upper echelon.

[@mcrican182]

Agree with that comment!

[@the_letter_b]

Yeah, I suspect it's due to personal bias of the host based on how he was talking about it. I've looked into the major west coast cities and pretty much ruled out Seattle and Portland and the other cities in those states are too small for me. California, only if I can get a really good job in San Diego. Not sure the negatives of the other cities are worth the high cost and the charming smaller cities are too small. I know this video is about states, but the vast majority will be moving to major cities within states.

[@devildog83191]

I live in WA, it's odd here. There are a lot of liberals and conservatives. It's got so many biospheres and political differences. Some prices are way up but regulation is low if you want to start a business. Personally, I want to move to Montana because of the political climate but it's definitely growing here.

[@reecerenae9804]

Agree 100%! WA is not affordable or desirable anymore.

[@raynaaustin9530]

You said it perfectly. I am from WA and looking to move.

[@GentlemanAndaScholar]

The homeless problem in Washington is not just limited to Seattle, it’s in Vancouver too because of Portland.

[@bellathereader1328]

We live outside of Vancouver but I work near downtown. Not only has Portland been ruined but Vancouver as well. We’ve seen the extreme decline due to the liberal politics. So if you move here, know the west side of the state is extremely left leaning…

[@chrisr4815]

Yup, liberal politics are ruining this beautiful area. Before you know it the homelessness will be up to Kalama.

[@chrisr4815]

@@bellathereader1328 Totally agree.

[@yaxleader]

Lol, you don't know what homelessness is. I have family in Vancouver, I've lived in CA, NM and WA and the homeless "problem" in Vancouver is so small it's laughable. And the homeless there are some of the best behaved homeless I've ever seen. Portland draws most of the homeless, whereas camping in public spaces in Vancouver is actually illegal and the homeless can be removed at anytime (hence the good behavior).

[@alenemarie]

I’ve lived in several parts of CA: San Fran/San Rafael, Simi Valley, Carlsbad/San Marcos. I’m currently living in the WORST part of SoCal: the high desert. I don’t ever want to leave. It’s worth it to live here. When I leave I’m always happy to get home. ❤️

[@RG-hf4et]

Palm Desert or Palm Springs area?

[@marybrown7203]

I see what you did there. 😉

[@19monty86]

Mr. Briggs, i do enjoy your videos, why is Washington #1, I have lived in the Tacoma area for 9 years, housing prices are high, vagrancy is rampant, the rule of law is ignored, unless you do not have a mask, and there is income tax. FMLA tax of approximately $15 every two weeks, and if you make more than $70,000 a year, you will be paying $438/month for state mandated long term care tax, with a max benefit of $36,000 and it is not transportable to any other state. You can opt out if you have an approved LTC plan, but when you are 65 to get a plan is quite expensive. This is one of the reasons I am retiring and am planning on leaving Washington as soon as feasible. Keep up the video’s I do enjoy them.

[@keseysvenisonchili]

Put down the "faux" news and get your facts straight. 1- we have no state income tax (yet). 2- the long term care tax will cost you approx $438 a YEAR. $ well spent, considering the insanely high cost of long term care that the insurance industry is forcing people to pay. You want to complain about something, complain about our country's lack of single-payer health care. And I live in Tacoma, too, and love my city. Vagrancy is fact because our state doesn't allow for rent-controlled housing, and the city has left vast swabs of downtown vacant when they could have built thousands of low-income housing units to address the issue of people living homeless. Good luck with your move. I'm sure Florida or Texas will love you.

[@whatif8408]

I left Michigan 40 years ago to escape the snow. But I have recently watched some hiking videos of the Upper Peninsula and the northern parts of the state and I actually felt a sentimental heart string being tugged. It really is wild and beautiful up there. In the back of my mind, I am thinking of going back.

[@perrymichales4242]

Please consider moving back to Michigan as this is the second time Briggs named our beautiful state

[@cutroc350]

The snow is the same and the drivers are worse. Still beautiful though.

[@oceanblue5794]

There's a reason why Michigan's slogan is " pure Michigan". I wouldn't mind vacationing in the Upper Peninsula

[@deadreckoning6288]

@@oceanblue5794 Don't go in May/June unless you want to be eaten alive by the almighty skeeder.

[@hectorsmommy1717]

Come to Wisconsin. Besides the things mentioned in the video, we have a great art scene, fun sports teams at all levels to watch (Pee Wee to professional), lots of sports to participate in all year round, four distinct seasons, beautiful scenery, lots and lots of lakes and rivers if you like water sports, and we are safe from all natural disasters except a rare tornado. Yes, we can get an ice storm or blizzard but our infrastructure and public works departments can handle it, usually all is clear within a day and rarely does anyone lose power. We are also a purple state so you can find like minded people no matter your politics.

[@kerrynight3271]

You win a prize for having the best attitude. I enjoyed your comment.

[@hectorsmommy1717]

​@@kerrynight3271 Thank you. I love my state and my roots here go very deep.

[@melissabryan3043]

Yes! We love living in Wisconsin! People have no idea the beautiful, diverse scenery and landscapes we have!💜

[@carolfrazer8067]

Wisconsin. I've lived here most of my adult life. I live in a very rural area. My town is the only town with stop lights. The nearest big city is Madison. It's an hour away. I love rural America.

[@cocaine_queso4204]

No plans on moving but I do love his vids

[@ericstevens8660]

By golly im planning on moving !!!!

[@metalfiregametime652]

Washington: extremely expensive to live there and way too much rain.

[@shuoyang5546]

For me, the states I might consider living in 2022 would be: - Utah - Wisconsin - Idaho - North Carolina I'd consider Utah. Good schools, good jobs, friendly people, especially those whom are religious; mountainous, cheap and easy to go about day-to-day life.

[@davidanderson-22]

You hit two of my 3 that I would consider: North Carolina and Wisconsin. My 3rd is Washington. But, I currently live in Tennessee, which is essentially west North Carolina when you consider our history. Like Washington, we don't have a state income tax. I just severely dislike the history and politics here.

[@pamelahansen5928]

50% of those living in Utah cannot afford to buy a home- homes are astronomically expensive

[@tarheelpro87]

Agreed. Idk if I’d go to Wisconsin but I think Idaho, North Carolina (my home), and Utah are nice. Only thing is with Utah is the Mormons. I was ok with that at first but I realized that they USED to be extremely racist

[@andrewalsoblack]

@@tarheelpro87 their policies used to be very racist but the popular opinions shifted on a national scale so they gave in. The people haven't changed 100% but yeah it's getting much better.

[@ojmikey]

Wisconsin is a good state if you like freezing cold weather and cheese

[@stanlogan5996]

I'm moving to Wyoming to retire. Love winter and found my small town I want to live in. Less people More wildlife and great mountains.

[@colleennicholson546]

I moved from DC to southern Washington state three years ago. I absolutely love it and don’t plan on going back! I love your content and this list!

[@GORILLA_PIMP]

DC sucks hard Man that was one of the worst places i ever been

[@robertcrabtree8835]

I moved from FL to NC, and so far so good! Being in-land with fantastic schools drew me to Raleigh specifically, and I wanted a blue area in a state with a mixed partisan record. I wanted to escape the incessant FL heat without having to live the Snow Shovel Life, and this area fit the bill on that too. Last year, they got no snowfall at all, and the average per year is about 6 inches.

[@autumnnorberg7534]

Hey! I live in north FL and hoping to move to North Carolina! I'm leaning towards the Raleigh area for good schools and jobs but I also like Asheville for the mountains and artsy town vibe.

[@robertcrabtree8835]

@@autumnnorberg7534 I'm not outdoorsy enough to appreciate Asheville's mountain benefits, but the Raleigh area has tons of greenspace, trails, etc. One point of concern that surprised me about Raleigh is the number of panhandlers/homeless. It's probably comparable to Miami and other major metros. But I had never before seen 3 of 4 corners of an intersection being claimed by people with cardboard signs.

[@robertcrabtree8835]

@@autumnnorberg7534 I think Asheville is part of the territory for one, if not multiple, cicada broods. So check that out, if you have strong feelings about the emergence of billions of cicadas at once every few years.

[@sirus312]

Noooo NC is going to be the new Cali

[@dajamcmahan7401]

Hey Crabs! Not a weird stalker. Just trying to get out of Florida

[@rickuyeda4818]

My old neighbor moved to Utah. He loves it but,,,,what he noticed is when he deals with anyone and they are Mormons, they will stiff you until you sue them. They always pay but it takes a threat of a lawsuit.

[@GORILLA_PIMP]

Lol wow really?

[@KkBo15]

Michigan is so beautiful. I'd love to live there. Like he said not Detroit nor Flint. But I've been all over Michigan and I mean all over. The UP is not very populated but it's clean and friendly when you when come across a person. But so much beauty to see. So much coastline and all different. If you can't tell, I love that state.