Need Help deciding where to move.

[owequitit]

I do realize that everywhere has bugs. Even Mass has Widows and recluse family spiders. But there is a difference between having some in the state and them being a constant pest. I'm also aware that just b/c one part of the state has a high spider count doesn't mean all parts of it will. The only place i'm getting my information now is from google so obviously if i type in "spider population in NV" i'm going to read about a bunch of horror stories. Which is why i'm asking people on the forum to discuss their living / spider conditions.

Scott the information about your parents is pretty much exactly what i'm looking for. What area of AZ are they in and can we stay with you when we come visit

Josh - thanks for the info. I looked up the average Temps and snow fall out there and thats nothing. lets just say the high here today is 27* and thats just about average.

I would love to join you down in FL. I Love the heat and don't really mind humidity. How bad are the bugs in your area?

They are on the western border in the desert. I am in the middle of the state in the mountains.

Spiders are really quite simple. No food, no spiders. If you just let things run, then yes they are more persistent.

[C91BLX7]

chicago

[Accord R33]

Delaware

The idea of no state income tax is too important to overlook. Being that Val and I will both be self employed, 6% of our combined annual income is going to be a significant number.

I do realize states with no income tax make up for it in other ways with property and sales tax, but I can assure you the difference in property tax will be negligible compared to the income tax we'll owe.

Besides, Delaware is not much different than Massachusetts climate wise.

[deevergote]

DE is MUCH better than MA in the winter... I'm about 20 minutes from the border, so it's technically my area Summer is about the same... a little warmer.

I'm self employed now. State income tax isn't all that significant, after writeoffs. Federal is the one that hurts... and you get that anywhere!

DE has no sales tax, and no property tax (I don't believe...) and it's also quite close to many large cities (Philadelphia, DC, Baltimore, NYC). As a lawyer, Val's opportunities for a high paying job will be greater... unless she's expecting to jump into a private practice soon after finishing school...
You... could find a way to make money living in a shack in Siberia, as long as you had an internet connection... so location would be less important for you.

[CB7 Sleeper]

How about Michigan, the winters ain't that bad...NOT! Stay away from here! As far away as possible!

I would vote for either Florida or Tennessee. Personally, I'd go Florida. I've been out there a few times and it is awesome.

[91kid]

Washington gets my vote...

Its pretty mello out here.. and snowfall well it really doesnt happen much..

The summers are mild high 90's if were lucky..

close to the ocean and such and its just overall a nice place to live

emissions in my county suck but i think the next one over doesnt require them =)

[Rusty]

Doesn't it rain a ton in washington?

[91kid]

Yeah it rains quite a lot but its just rain haha... the summers are usually decently dry

[Flatline]

Its a retirement state... but also a state with no emission laws.

I did a little research on the Palmetto but... creepy as hell but still better than a spider. Plus they seem to be easily controlled compared to spiders.

I've never had any real exposure to iguana's or lizards for that matter. Are they really an issue and is there a way to deal with them

lmao.... there was a little sarcasm in that part... if you could hear me say it you would notice.... but no. not really. But further south iguanas get pretty fricken huge. like 4-6 ft head to tail sometimes.

Some are orange too. From eating roadkill and other small animals. those are the best.

[owequitit]

Doesn't it rain a ton in washington?

I believe the rain is mostly concentrated west of the Cascades.

And yes, you and Eric could stay with me when you come visit, as long as I have enough notice to plan ahead. None of this Griswald's in laws stuff...

[Teddy]

i vote for Arizona or Nevada call the bug man once every 30 day`s it`s warm