How to move to a different city?

Anyone ever done it?

My main question is, how to move from a place that is dirt-cheap to a place that is sky-high expensive. Like San Francisco or Chicago. Any advice?

Get a job, fill out the paper work, rent a moving truck, and leave.

[Shevanel]

Money. And Balls.

I got balls, $$ is the issue.....how much is rent go for in SF?

[Shevanel]

Originally Posted by travelinsoul21

$$ is the issue.....how much is rent go for in SF?

Check Craigslist? Google.

Also I suppose I've heard varying ideas on this, would I need a car?

[Shevanel]

Originally Posted by travelinsoul21

Also I suppose I've heard varying ideas on this, would I need a car?

Truly depends on the city's layout. If you're moving to a city like NYC, you can certainly live without a car, probably beneficial to not have a car. But a city like LA you'd need a car for sure.

Well to generalize a little more, what are some of the best "gay cities" in North America?

Of course Chicago, San Fran and NYC are on the list. But what are some other ones?

[EWU2012]

As far as "gay cities" go Seattle is also pretty good. They have a huge gay pride parade/festival. I also know a lot of people who move there because it is so open minded.

[Meropspusillus]

Originally Posted by travelinsoul21

Well to generalize a little more, what are some of the best "gay cities" in North America?

Of course Chicago, San Fran and NYC are on the list. But what are some other ones?

There are a lot of very gay friendly cities, as a matter of fact, most large cities are. I've heard great things about Atlanta, Bloomington, Columbus, and even my little Albuquerque.

Pick the city first, based on location and price, then look into gay life into a city you plan on living in, but a city doesn't really need to be one the "best gay cities" to have a good gay culture.

Originally Posted by Baeolophusbicolor

There are a lot of very gay friendly cities, as a matter of fact, most large cities are. I've heard great things about Atlanta, Bloomington, Columbus, and even my little Albuquerque.

Pick the city first, based on location and price, then look into gay life into a city you plan on living in, but a city doesn't really need to be one the "best gay cities" to have a good gay culture.

Columbus is no where near gay friendly. XD

It has a few gay devoted places, but so does every other major city. San Francisco and Palm Springs are quite literally the gayest cities in America.

[TeddyJavier]

Providence, Rhode Island is another big city with a thriving gay community.
But an upside is the cost of living isn't as high as a lot of the other major cities.
Plus their mayor is gay and supports a lot of the programs in the gay community.

[Jeremy]

I used to live in San Francisco (well Oakland), and rent for a 2 bedroom was around um... $1200ish? I think? Maybe a little more. lol. But basically, I got down there because I knew someone who lived down there, and so I stayed with him.

You can also move down there if you can find a job. Maybe apply for something in your field and hope for the best? Getting the place to live and stuff isn't really the hard part. Mainly it's finding the steady income to afford the place to live that's hard.

Also for SF you probably don't need a car. It's convenient but not necessary. I hate their subway system though. It works, but it's all flat rate and doesn't cover much of SF itself, just the outer cities.

I don't necessarily live in the GAYEST place in the world. But I would like a place with decent weather, not too hot, not too cold. And with a great gay community

[Jeremy]

Originally Posted by travelinsoul21

I don't necessarily live in the GAYEST place in the world. But I would like a place with decent weather, not too hot, not too cold. And with a great gay community

AGREED!!!!! This is the first summer in a while that I'm not in SF I miss the weather so much!!! 95 degrees F is ridiculous!

Originally Posted by travelinsoul21

I don't necessarily live in the GAYEST place in the world. But I would like a place with decent weather, not too hot, not too cold. And with a great gay community

Sounds like San Francisco.

[Shevanel]

San Diego too, just sayin. xD

[ok455]

What about Atlanta Georgia? the gayest city in the south its affordable nice apartments cost $500 dollars. When i do move in a few years thats one of the cities i wouldn't mind moving too right along with Chicago.

What about going to school getting a degree or a trade? It would better your chances of getting a job since the economy is in the toilet. Your 21 if you move to a different city you would probably make 8 an hour working retail and how is you going to afford an apartment? Thats the first thing when you move is jobs lining one up before you move and being able to afford everything.

Check out this website city data for advice i love reading about my favorite cities on this website you learn a lot on here.
http://www.city-data.com/forum/

Originally Posted by Shevanel

San Diego too, just sayin. xD

San Diego is hot. D: Hell, if it weren't for people it'd be just your average desert (so would Los Angeles)

[starfish]

I moved from Dallas to Austin just about 2 years ago.

I got a job here and then moved down. Things did just work out for me, as I converted from being a temporary employee to a full time employee. The work my group was doing moved from Dallas to Austin. So I converted on the condition that I would move with the work.

Unless you have sizable savings, I strongly suggest finding work first.