Amarillo is in tornado alley, and they get snow too.
Lubbock is okay, or it used to be. Had relatives that lived in Lamesa Texas, south of Lubbock.
Perhaps Plano Texas, in the northern outskirts.
Posted on 02/06/2021 9:16:17 AM PST by dragonblustar
Hi Freeps!
I need your help! Over ten years ago, I asked for some good locations in Washington State to live and you all came through and helped my family find a good place to live!
Now I'm here asking you all again. My husband and I are needing to either move to South Carolina or Texas. We just need to find a good location, not too close to any city, more rural area with good schools and hopefully more conservatives.
In Texas, we would like to live near either Dallas -Fort Worth, Amarillo, Lubbock or Midland. We just want to stay away from Austin or Huston.
In South Carolina, we really have no idea. Probably more inland away from the tourist areas.
Any help would be great, like areas to stay away from, etc.
Thank you so much!
Greenville, SC is very nice. Not rural, but a nice small city.
We ain't.
Upstate South Carolina. Mountains, lakes, low taxes, great climate and good people.
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Yes, check out the countryside within say a 45-minute driving radius of of Anderson, SC.
Here’s my suggestion.
Neither.
How about Alabama?
PROS:
Lowest property taxes in the nation, and they do not tax pensions.
VERY conservative, religious, friendly and beautiful landscape and scenery.
Huntsville to become Space Force HQ.
No gun laws to speak of, and it is law that Alabama won’t follow new 2nd Amendment restrictions from FedGov.
CONS:
Hot and humid in Summer.
Racial divisions in Birmingham, Montgomery, Mobile and Huntsville (but countryside peaceful and harmonious even between the races).
Government by “Good Ole Boy” corruption in some locales.
Not much night life or big city culture.
Went back and re-read your post. You might like to look at the upcountry beyond Columbia, but, away from Greenville. The hilly country is quite pleasant. South Carolina doesn’t have any real mountain, they are all on the other side of the border in North Carolina. There are a number of bigger lakes on the South Carolina/Georgia border you might look at. My personal favorite is Clarke Hill/Thurmond.
That region’s BBQ is also quite nice. They stay away from the central/coastal areas Mustard based sauce.
There is a lot to be said of the coastal areas between Charleston and Myrtle Beach. Very rural, but, close enough to bigger city offerings that you won’t be isolated. The area around Georgetown is quite nice.
Amarillo is in tornado alley, and they get snow too.
Lubbock is okay, or it used to be. Had relatives that lived in Lamesa Texas, south of Lubbock.
Perhaps Plano Texas, in the northern outskirts.
My choice would always be Texas! But, choose the climate you prefer to live in for Texas will have ALL choices. North Texas is in DFW area and there are hundreds of small communities. But it is cold. The Bid Bend area in west Texas will bring a lifestyle close to yesteryear with beautiful and dynamic scenery. Gets cold there too. I grew up in Odessa, part of west Texas and the climate there is perfect. But it is the Permian Basin and Biden has canned all oil related jobs so cost of living with skyrocket. East Texas offers rivers and lakes and lots of humidity and heat. Come to Fort Worth and give me a shout out!
Upstate South Carolina. Mountains, lakes, low taxes, great climate and good people.
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Upstate SC, 30 to 45 from Mts, 3 to 4 hrs to best beaches in US.
Many good choices surrounding Dallas and Fort Worth. Our preference was areas of Flower Mound and Highland Village. Great schools and neighborhoods.
There’s MANY other great areas in DFW. Lots of cool things to do and see (pro sports, parks, etc.). Oh yeah, there’s also (at least for now) jobs.
Good luck.
Just be advised that the three largest hotbeds of Socialism in Texas are Houston, Austin and Dallas. San Antonio is right there as well.
I hear they’re both wonderful.
For all you folks considering moving to Arizona, beware! The high temps go over 120F, rattlesnakes roam the neighborhoods, and the scorpions are the size of Chihuahuas.
SC has an income tax and Texas doesn’t, but SC has lower property taxes. If you’re planning on making your fortune in the future and or a current high net earner today, TX is better for the tax situation.
You have to balance the no state income tax in Texas against the very high property and other taxes. Home and vehicle insurance high also as Texas is in Tornado and Hail alley. A smaller city/town is best anywhere, large cities are not civilized imo.
I have a friend in South Carolina who likes it, but he is in a hi-rise on the beach with gated garage as there is quite a bit of crime there. (Myrtle Beach)
Serious or sarcastic? Can’t tell. I really haven’t been to Dalhart or Dumas so I can’t speak as to their qualities. Or lack thereof.
I have spent time in Waco over the years. What a sad dumpy forgotten little city with very little to offer.
Until Chip and Joanna Gaines single-handedly changed this city into someplace almost livable.
With everyone coming to Texas I should move back to Long Island
Note, in general TX and SC are about a wash climate wise.
Not much night life or big city culture.
To me, that should fall under Pros.
Texas is a high property tax state though, depending on your county and school district. Based on overall taxation, Texas ranks #32, South Carolina #41, Washington #21.
If you are low income, but have a valuable property (retired in a nice home) Texas does not look good on taxes. If you are high income, and don't have valuable property (working out in the oil industry), Texas is great.
When the Reds stop going, only the Blues will and turn it blue.
It was a good run, but we got outsmarted by the Dems...
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The Dems also had a stronger will to win than conservatives did. Like many things in life personal will, determination and focus often determine one’s fate. The Dems pushed hard to get what they wanted. We didn’t.
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