I'm moving from California to South Carolina.... :(?
While Myrtle Beach is physically located in "the South" and even in what most consider "the deep south" - nobody in Myrtle Beach is from here. The local dialect is NoVa and not southern, though we do have our share of localisms such as "y'all" (no more annoying than "like, like, like then...." or "duuuuuuuude" or "maaaaan" or any other Californiaism such as an interrogative inflection at the end of every statement) and some people really do eat grits here - the majority of the population is from points north of Baltimore with a huge majority from New Jersey. [turns out Yankees enjoy not paying much tax and they like that you can buy a house here for under a half-million.] The demographic of Dana Point Ca is 76% "white person not Hispanic" according to the US census. The demographic of Myrtle Beach SC is 77.3%. You might want to reevaluate your perception of the demographics. Maybe you'd like Montana - they're nearly 100% white in many towns. You have 5000+ people per square mile there - we have 237 people per square mile. That means that if there's a demographic you don't like here - it's easy enough for you to avoid them entirely. For some reason, 5% of your population has left your town in the last 10 years. Our population has increased 37% in the same time. I bet that's because your town is SO much nicer. You think? As for the liberalist slant - Myrtle Beach is about as liberal as South Carolina gets. This isn't a conservatives haven. That's why we have more strip clubs and escort services than every other county in the state combined. We also have fewer churches per capita. A caution from someone who has spent a lifetime of 50 years moving around the country (including three counties in California) every few years; come here with that negative attitude and these folks will show you the way out of town. Since Myrtle Beacheans aren't "real southerners" - there's no southern hospitality ingrained to cause them to put up with you. They're from Jersey and NY and will tell you exactly what they think of your options.
Why would someone want to move from North Carolina to California?
It depends on which area of North Carolina they are moving from, and which part of California they are moving to. As a person who lives in the piedmont of North Carolina, I would love to move to California because of the lifestyle and weather. I have a friend that lives in Orange County and there is so much to do there! The fact that kids go surfing in the morning before school and can walk down to the beach or go on a hike right after school is awesome. It is just a much more fun and relaxed lifestyle from what I can tell from my visits out there. Like being on vacation every day of the week. Then there’s the weather… Summers in the southern piedmont of North Carolina are awful. It is humid and 95+ degrees every single day. Just compare this to So Cal which is only like 80 degrees in summer. California is overall just an awesome state.
Is it better to earn 90k in North Carolina or 110k in California?
For me that decision is easy, North Carolina. The reasons:- Short commutes (come home for lunch if I choose)- Housing cost and availability (live in the area where you want to live without a soul crushing mortgage/rent payment every month)- People, but not crowded- Mild short winters, long springs, long autumns, (but hot in July & August)- Variety of terrains (mountains to sandy beaches, but no deserts)- Plenty of water (if we can keep the coal waste out of it)- Low crime rate- Mellow, friendly people (Outsiders may say slow; as a former Yankee, I disagree.)- Good economyOf course no place is perfect, but in North Carolina the good far outweighs the bad.
Moving to California from North Carolina/ Virginia area, should I buy a gun first (Glock 17 pistol) or get one while there?
You should research what will be required of you to bring any firearm you own into California. At the very least, any standard capacity magazines will not be allowed, as California has a reduced capacity law that limits magazine capacities to 10 rounds. You WILL NOT be able to legally bring your 17 round magazines into the state if you purchase your Glock 17 before you come to CA.If you purchase your Glock 17 before you come to CA, when you get here, you have 60 days to submit a New Resident Report of Firearm Ownership to the state, along with a fee. See this link: Firearms Information for New California ResidentsCalifornia maintains a list of handguns that are legal for sale in California. As of this writing, the Glock 17 is on the approved list. See this link: Roster of Handguns Certified for SaleIf you wait until you get here, there is a whole other set of hoops to dive through to purchase a firearm. See this link: Frequently Asked QuestionsCalifornia is a beautiful state, but is extremely repressive and Draconian in its gun laws. Here is a good start for bringing you up to speed: Gun laws in California - WikipediaYou may want to purchase your Glock 17 there, ensuring that they sell you one that is legal in Kommiefornia, and make sure they sell you the 10 round magazines, not the 17 round magazines. Then, you can just register it when you get here and pay your $19 fee to do so: https://oag.ca.gov/sites/all/fil...Good luck to you and safe travels!EDIT: None of the above should be in any way considered legal advice, nor am I an expert in these matters. This is solely my opinion as a layperson and a resident of California.
North Carolina VS California, Better place to live?
My parents are thinking of relocating to NC (Charlotte to be precise). I really don't have a say in this but they haven't made up their mind. I just would like to know the differences of states? I'm from the East Bay area in Cali; Concord, San Ramon, Martinez. So which state is better in: Cost Of Living Transportation Schools Activities Infrastructure Weather Location (Are Malls, Shopping Centers, Hospitals close together?) A lot of people are telling me it's boring. Don't know why, I hope it isn't! And one last thing, Music is very important to me and there was basically a lot of music schools and stores everywhere in Cali, what about NC? If I sound paranoid sorry haha, this is my first actual move.
Should I move to North Carolina?
I have always lived in California but am ready for a change. I have always heard that North Carolina is one of the best states to live in...to raise a family, cost of living is reasonable, etc. About two years ago my brother and his wife decided to start a business in North Carolina. They had no idea I have been considering moving there myself. Now that they have settled there and started their business they told me I should move there as well. They even have an extra room for me in their house. I don't know what's holding me back since I am ready for a change...(well I do need to land a job before I move). I am 26 years old, coming to about a year at a company in California and am wondering if I should start looking in North Carolina and see what I end up landing. Can anyone give me some advice...especially if you have lived there. What do you like about living there...what do you hate about it? Also is North Carolina a good place for single, black female? What about for dating? Anyway so many questions but I would like to relocate sometime in 2013 if not sooner :)
How long can i drive with my California license in north Carolina?
This is not a "guess about it" sort of thing. This is about state laws. You get 60 days. After 60 days, unless you're a college student or in the military, you're assumed to have moved to North Carolina and will need an NC license and registration. Your insurance carrier may require that you notify them that you're "visiting for a few months" as soon as you do it. If you don't, they can cancel you. If you get canceled, you can't drive in NC and getting new insurance can be a real problem. You don't need a license or state ID for most jobs that don't require driving. If the job does require driving then you'll need a NC license. You'll need some sort of ID to get a job though and your California license should be acceptable for most. If you get a job in NC, it can be reasonably assumed that you are now a resident of the state and need to get a NC license, registration, pay taxes, etc... They won't be all over you with the law right away though - it takes a little while to move. 60 days should be more than enough time. Some people are "perpetual tourists" - they become familiar with the residency period laws in each state they "visit" and they don't stay there longer than the law allows for being considered a non-resident. In some states there's a limit of so many days per year or per six months. In other states it's simply something like "sixty consecutive days" - in the latter case, you just go spend the weekend in a neighboring state every 58 or so days. You need a permanent address somewhere though to make this work. If you move to a new state, it's most often easiest to just go ahead and do all of the things residents do.
Should I move from California to Charleston South Carolina?
I wouldn’t recommend it if you are coming from California.I hate to be stereotypical (not really) but if you are the average Californian, you’re a liberal, a democrat, and you voted for Hillary. Down here in the good ol’ Lowcountry? Generally the average person here is a republican, a conservative, you voted for Trump, and it’s fairly homophobic.I’m not entirely sure what California is like, but in my mind it’s a surfing state with a lot of action going on. There are some beautiful beaches in Charleston, but they’re more for walking than surfing or wakeboarding or the like. The most popular things to do often are just walking around Historic Downtown Charleston along the Battery and at White Point Gardens. Note that like California, golf is very popular in Charleston, and we have some courses that are in the Top 25 USA in a 1 hour radius, like the Ocean Course at Kiawah, and Harbour Town near Hilton Head.The food I imagine is pretty different as well. What’s there to eat in California, sushi? Southern food is typically a nice deep fried chicken, shrimp and grits, and don’t forget the sweet tea.In terms of weather, it can definitely be compared to California. Based on what my relatives have told me of Californian weather, it stays about 70–80 degrees year round. In Charleston, we can have slightly chilly winters of about 55–60 degrees, with the occasional cold front. Summers stay around 85 degrees, but can get up to 100 on certain days.Just another thing, I believe that Charleston is one of the friendliest cities in the world. People I don’t even know won’t hesitate to say hi, and the overall atmosphere is just very friendly and cheerful.I hope I explained enough about Charleston. In conclusion, I would say that Charleston cannot be well compared to California. Many of the things here are different, so if you are looking for a place to live that is like California, Charleston isn’t for you. However, if you are adventurous and are willing to try something different, you may find that you will grow accustomed to Southern culture. I’d recommend maybe vacationing to Charleston for a week or two first, so you can see how you like the culture. Hope this helps!
What are the pros and cons of moving from California to North Carolina?
Of all the east coast states, NC would probably appeal most to a Californian due to the topographical and climate variety here. The cost of living is substantially less than California even in the booming tech areas of the Research Triangle, so if you’re selling a house in CA it will go a very long way here, you could find yourself in quite the grand house in NC for what a starter house sells for in CA. Or, you could own a decent house free and clear here just from the proceeds of selling your house in CA. Taxes are considerably lower. Job opportunities are good to excellent in the major cities.To the downside, Californians typically really dislike the humidity and the summer heat. Most relocating from CA who are happy here in my acquaintance have either gone to the RTP area for tech job opportunities and proximity to the beaches, just a couple of hours drive at most, or to Asheville for the liberal to the point of bohemian atmosphere and the climate, summers are not hot, winters are generally mild and the humidity tends to be less there than in other parts of the state, particularly if you buy in the microclimate north of town, Marshall and northern Buncombe County is the driest place in the state, annual rainfall less than 40 inches. Be aware that prosperity and job opportunity is not evenly spread across the state though, some areas in particular rural areas are actually in decline economically. So, choose where you relocate carefully.