Where should a gal like me move to?
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10/16/2012
Hello! Since I arrived back from the Peace Corps last month Ive been giving serious thought as to where I would like to live. Currently I live in Oklahoma and the -every-man-for-himself-I-like-my-space- attitude is killing me! I started compiling a list of cities, and yet I havent been to some of them! If you could give me your advice I would much appreciate it. In case it helps, heres a little info about me: Im 26, female, have a science degree, and probably would want a roommate and a pet. I like art and reading!
Listed below are the things I want in a city:
a BIG city
Extremely walkable (I really dont want to use my car, I love walking everywhere and people watching. Im looking for somewhere that will force me to be more social and get out of my shell a bit more.)
Diverse (from diverse cultural backgrounds to diverse interests)
Somewhere that values artsy and creative people
A lot of nonprofit jobs available/good job market for recent college grads
Lots of museums/concerts/things to do...
low humidity, not over 95 in summer, not below 20 in winter
a lot of laid back, fun 20-30 year olds (preferably single)
Below are three cities I think fit most of these categories:
New York City
San Francisco
Washington DC
What cities do you think match me the best from what Ive said?
Could you also list how much money you think a person would need to make to survive in the city you choose? -Im a bit nervous about finding a job and the cost of living in the cities, especially in the nonprofit field!!!
Thanks a bunch!
kerbskerbs | Tulsa, OK