r/howislivingthere

I currently live in Columbus but visit Chicago a lot and have been thinking about making the move. It’s obviously fun to visit but give me the realities of living there. If you moved from elsewhere, are you happy with the move and what are some things you wish you would’ve known. Also, best neighborhoods for a married LGBTQ couple in their late 30s.

How is living in Colorado? What are the less expensive parts? Where would you move to if you were coming from a different state? Where is there a lot of community? Are there diverse areas? Where are there hikes for beginners?

I've always wanted to live out in Los Angeles and considering doing it now while I'm still a little on the young side. I'm 29M and currently on the west coast of Florida so I've always dreamed of moving out to the real west coast

I fell in love with the city the first time I visited and still love it just as much every other time I've been there since

Now don't get me wrong, I know there are a ton of cons about LA. Be honest, I want to know what I'd be getting myself into. But I'm also curious to hear if there are folks out there that genuinely do enjoy living there. I know everywhere has its pros and cons so I'm just curious if I might personally find the pros of LA outweigh its cons if I can find the right place for me

I say the greater LA area since I don't know where exactly to start out for what's safe/affordable/etc. I would be happy simply just being out in the California sun so I don't really mind where I am. Just as long as I could get to the beach on the weekends without too horrible of a drive

Open to suggestions of other cities in California if you think it would be a better fit. I just say LA since I like all the food I've had there more than anywhere else I've ever been (not that food is the primary motivating factor for moving there but it's certainly a plus lol)

So before you all start replying with how horrible of a place it is, I'll list out with the things I do like:
* consistently beautiful weather (I like the idea of living in a seasonal time machine as some people say)
* amazing views with the mountains and palm trees juxtaposed against the city
* plus so many spots to go hiking to see these views! Don't think I could ever get sick of walking around the Griffith Observatory
* huge emphasis on the arts and creative thinking. I'm a former musician so it's really refreshing meeting other musicians out in casual settings (even if it might be performative to some degree lol)
* hot take: I prefer "California nice" to "midwestern nice" but I could go on forever about that...

For the record I grew up in this biome, so it’s Home Sweet Home to me, but I would like to hear what others think about living in this biome?

Hey everyone,

I’ve been looking into isolated pockets of the US, and I’m completely fascinated by Ward, Colorado. It’s an old 19th-century gold mining town sitting high in the Rockies (9,200 ft) that evolved into a tiny, fiercely independent counter-culture enclave of about 130 people.

Many homes are hand-built from scrap, there's no local police force, and a lot of residents live off-grid, relying on wood stoves and hauling mountain spring water—even though it's only an hour away from Boulder.

If anyone here lives there, grew up there, or has spent time in the community, I'd love to know how the day-to-day logistics actually work:

 Utilities: How tough is it handling winter when you're manually hauling water and relying strictly on wood stoves for heat?

 The Snow: At 9,200 feet, do the roads get plowed reliably, or do you regularly get snowed in and trapped for days?

 Food & Commuting: Where do you actually get groceries? Do you rely on a local trading economy, or is everyone driving down to Nederland or Boulder for basic supplies?

 No Police: The town famously prefers to handle disputes internally without county cops. How does that play out in reality? Is it a tight-knit "look out for your neighbor" vibe, or does it cause major tension?

 The Internet: Can you actually get reliable internet up there for remote work, or is it totally disconnected?

The independent spirit of the town seems awesome, but the daily grind must take a lot of grit. Would love to hear some firsthand perspectives!

Found a really nice property in the area, wondering what life is like. Is there much nightlife in Bangor, how safe is it, COL, etc. Many thanks.

Curious how it is living in this part of Massachusetts? Interested in how both current and former residents feel.

I lived in Milwaukee as a kid from 1966-1970. My family used to go to Lake Michigan, Washington Park where I learned to swim, Cushing Park, and the Botanical Gardens. My daughter will be living there for 5 months. How is it now?

Sometimes I like to go on Google maps and look at random unincorporated towns in my state to see what it looks like. I live in a big city and always wonder about life in these very small rural areas.

Currently rewatching Skins uk and just wondering if Bristol is depicted ~accurately~ (raves/drgs etc etc)
Thanks! :)

Pic is from an oasis city in South America. But I guess the most famous ones are in Northern Africa. They always appear to be and look like some kind of paradise.