Reviews & Comments
Asheville, NC
We are From the City of Chicago considering Ashv'l -
2/19/2017I am looking for your opinion if you are from the CITY of Chicago, who are 60 years old or older and have moved to Asheville, NC to retire. I have read many bad reviews on this site, and I don't think any of them are from Chicago. The regional states of the USA are so different. I live in Tucson now and really dislike it. But people here seem to love it if they grew up here. So, I have decided that I do not belong in the western United States. I have never lived on the east coast or the south, only the Midwest. However, my husband has lived in New York City. The people who have commented positively on this site don't seem bothered by "reserved" people. I think I would be. Chicago people are very friendly, and so am I.
I have found rental apartments are reasonable on line. But, are they as nice as the photos they show online? We will need a 2 bedroom rental that accepts our 3 dogs. (2 of our doggies are 15 years old, and may not be around much longer.) Are vets really that expensive? Here in Tucson, our vet charges $50 a visit.
I know Tucson is a cheap place to live. But, the summers are murder here. (Temps are as high as 115 degrees. ) People here tell you it's a "dry" heat. I don't care if it's dry, it is just horrible here for 7 months a year. Having lived in Chicago, I actually love the winter. Plus, I don't really get the people here.
I would love to hear from someone who has experienced Chicago City living and/ or east coast living, and is now in Asheville and is happy or miserable and why. Thanks.