Best place to move?

[bowhuntercoop]

I mean, Colorado is a dumpster due to Denver... what parts of MT mimic LA?

I mentioned earlier in this thread my grandpa was bored and raised and butte and it’s changed for the worse imo even in the last 10 years. Bozeman is different these days to say the least. I spent 2 weeks there in 06 before I left for basic and went back last summer fishing, visiting family and friends.

Quite different these days. I know times changes, people move in, but it isn’t my kinda place any more.

 

[bradmacmt]

Good luck, looks like liberal city central compared to where yall are at now.

The western states are always fun to hunt but I never understood the point of living there with the political climate and the weather is not for me to say the least.

I’ll never understand not wanting to live in a place one likes just because of politics, and since the OP has already lived here I’m sure he’s fairly prepared for the weather.

One thing I will say to the OP about Kalispell is it does have very grey winters, unlike SW Montana.

 

[bradmacmt]

I'd take a look at Jackson Hole, WY and Boulder, CO.

lol, on nurses wages…

 

[jimh406]

lol, on nurses wages…

If you look, you'll see that the average income for Registered nurses is very good in both areas. Anyone who doesn't have a house already has a challenge in almost any area for housing in the country. But, we are also talking about two incomes which puts them pretty high in the average income per household.

If you are suggesting cost of living compared to wages is important to look at, that's ok, but not not just for Jackson Hole and Boulder. Wyoming is one of the lowest taxes states in the country. You don't have to live in the most expensive part of the area no matter where you live. You can live in commute range.

But, maybe you haven't visited either area, and simply think you are funny instead of simply uninformed.

 

[bowhuntercoop]

I’ll never understand not wanting to live in a place one likes just because of politics, and since the OP has already lived here I’m sure he’s fairly prepared for the weather.

One thing I will say to the OP about Kalispell is it does have very grey winters, unlike SW Montana.

I mean everyone is different. Cali is beautiful in some spots, being stationed there was an eye opener…

I like guns and Freedom, those things are not welcome in many western states.

When a state tells me I can’t use a fishing lure because it has lead in it, I’m out lol. No truck guns! Can’t get ammo at a gas station! Come on. Unfortunately politics have a ton to do where people live. I left the northeast 20 years ago and the laws and politics have only gotten worse. I’m sure as time goes in the same mindset will slowly creep its way into the south. Perry sad honeslty.

Op best of luck, you’re in a great field. Get ur time in and go back to crna school. Better work / life ballence and 300-400k jobs are a dime a dozen these days.

 

[bradmacmt]

If you look, you'll see that the average income for Registered nurses is very good in both areas. Anyone who doesn't have a house already has a challenge in almost any area for housing in the country. But, we are also talking about two incomes which puts them pretty high in the average income per household.

If you are suggesting cost of living compared to wages is important to look at, that's ok, but not not just for Jackson Hole and Boulder. Wyoming is one of the lowest taxes states in the country. You don't have to live in the most expensive part of the area no matter where you live. You can live in commute range.

But, maybe you haven't visited either area, and simply think you are funny instead of simply uninformed.

I've lived in Jackson - the average cost of a home there currently is $3,000,000. The average cost of a home in Boulder is $1,100,000. Rents in both places are stout.

If you think two nurses can afford that, I'll take some of what you're smoking.

 

[Ranger 692]

I mean everyone is different. Cali is beautiful in some spots, being stationed there was an eye opener…

I like guns and Freedom, those things are not welcome in many western states.

When a state tells me I can’t use a fishing lure because it has lead in it, I’m out lol. No truck guns! Can’t get ammo at a gas station! Come on. Unfortunately politics have a ton to do where people live. I left the northeast 20 years ago and the laws and politics have only gotten worse. I’m sure as time goes in the same mindset will slowly creep its way into the south. Perry sad honeslty.

Op best of luck, you’re in a great field. Get ur time in and go back to crna school. Better work / life ballence and 300-400k jobs are a dime a dozen these days.

My wife is an experienced RN with a great resume in WY and although it’s true there are nurses in demand everywhere, I can tell you with certainty there are exactly zero nursing jobs near that salary range here or in MT.