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Hi, I live in NYC, and now when my job went remote, thinking of (finally!!!) moving out of this cray town. Boise is on my list and I really interested to hear more about "weather improvements". I did not live in Philly, but I guess it is similar to NYC? Is it less rain/humidity?
I just noticed a tool on City-Data where you can make city to city comparisons. The data I reviewed pertained to Boise and Philadelphia. It is VERY comprehensive, however, there is one problem: The data (at least the data I examined comparing Boise to Phila.) is quite outdated, only going to 2012. Home sales data went to 2014. It may still be helpful in some areas, though, one of them being "weather."
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Are you asking IF Boise has less rain/humidity than NYC???
I gather you do NOT travel much.
Idaho is no longer "what America was"....for that you need to go to Alaska these days, but Idaho will be culture shock for somebody from New York city.
Worse yet, for Idahoians that will have to deal with somebody from New York City.
Don't do it...it will end badly for all concerned.
I am sorry, but I think you are making unfair judgements. I have lived all my life in a city with 200k inhabitants and moving to NYC was (and still is) a culture shock for me. Yes, I have never been to Boise (but definitely planning to before the move), that is why I am asking.
It was very upsetting though to read that you label anyone moving form NYC as someone you will then "have to deal with"
It was very upsetting though to read that you label anyone moving form NYC as someone you will then "have to deal with"
I totally agree with you. On the bright side I just moved to Boise 5 months ago (no not from California) and everyone that I've interacted with has been friendly. I haven't been treated as if I was somebody the born and bred Idahoans are "dealing with".
I am sorry, but I think you are making unfair judgements. I have lived all my life in a city with 200k inhabitants and moving to NYC was (and still is) a culture shock for me. Yes, I have never been to Boise (but definitely planning to before the move), that is why I am asking.
It was very upsetting though to read that you label anyone moving form NYC as someone you will then "have to deal with"
There are exceptions to every rule.
A city of 200,000 was HUGE in Idaho until the recent booms with refugees escaping from California and other states like New York. Even today, ONLY the Boise metro area exceeds that number.
I understand, my parents survived Lenin, Stalin and Hitler and finally immigrated to Venezuela where I was born.
Leaving a hell hole like New York state for Idaho is understandable. I moved to Idaho in the early 1970's and moved just across the state line in 1981.
My parents were always grateful for being able to finally move to the US. IF you move to Idaho take the same attitude.
You might be the exception. Idaho is already over-crowded. It doesn't need more people. That means if you move to Idaho YOU need to adapt to Idaho. Just like my parents had to adapt to America.
So are you ok with guns?? Hunting?? Fishing?? Accepting responsibility for YOURSELF?? Are you dependent on Government or NEIGHBORS?? for help in a emergency??
Lots of questions......think hard before you make the trip.
I am sorry, but I think you are making unfair judgements. I have lived all my life in a city with 200k inhabitants and moving to NYC was (and still is) a culture shock for me. Yes, I have never been to Boise (but definitely planning to before the move), that is why I am asking.
It was very upsetting though to read that you label anyone moving form NYC as someone you will then "have to deal with"
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Originally Posted by BenBoosted
I totally agree with you. On the bright side I just moved to Boise 5 months ago (no not from California) and everyone that I've interacted with has been friendly. I haven't been treated as if I was somebody the born and bred Idahoans are "dealing with".
Sometimes you have to ignore the people who come across as brash and unhappy and angry on forums like this.
Idaho is far from being "over crowded" lol and a lot of people living in the state moved here from all over the USA and world.
A city of 200,000 was HUGE in Idaho until the recent booms with refugees escaping from California and other states like New York. Even today, ONLY the Boise metro area exceeds that number.
I understand, my parents survived Lenin, Stalin and Hitler and finally immigrated to Venezuela where I was born.
Leaving a hell hole like New York state for Idaho is understandable. I moved to Idaho in the early 1970's and moved just across the state line in 1981.
My parents were always grateful for being able to finally move to the US. IF you move to Idaho take the same attitude.
You might be the exception. Idaho is already over-crowded. It doesn't need more people. That means if you move to Idaho YOU need to adapt to Idaho. Just like my parents had to adapt to America.
So are you ok with guns?? Hunting?? Fishing?? Accepting responsibility for YOURSELF?? Are you dependent on Government or NEIGHBORS?? for help in a emergency??
Lots of questions......think hard before you make the trip.
Okay with guns as long as they are not used for violence, but for protection. Love hiking, do not hunt or fish but totally fine with both. Accept responsibility for myself and only depend on myself in all my life choices.
Thank you for sharing your story, I will definitely be grateful once or if I move.
Sometimes you have to ignore the people who come across as brash and unhappy and angry on forums like this.
Idaho is far from being "over crowded" lol and a lot of people living in the state moved here from all over the USA and world.
Spot on!
I moved here from India 25 years ago. Its a BEAUTIFUL AMAZING city. Incredible people. i am a Hindu but I am not walking around trying to convert anyone or knocking on doors handing out Bhagvat Gita persuading people to attend the Sunday "arti" (prayer) at the ISKCON Temple near BSU
I am anti-gun, pro-choice, vegetarian but all my friends here are the exact opposite, YET I have the best closest friendships. Friends and coworkers have guns in the multiples of 10 and hunt and freeze elk and deer meat, and cannot ever think about abortion.
I dont canvas door to door getting pro-choice initiatives on the ballot, or banning beef or pork. I am not forcing anyone to wear a bindi or a headscarf nor I demand Halal meat, or veggie school lunches or Veda (Hindu scriptures) instructions in school board meetings.
They are all incredibly respectful and kind, they take off their shoes outside when they enter my home, and ask a 100 questions about what I can eat and not eat when they bring a dish for potlucks. I let them be... and they do the same
My family has never felt persecuted or abused... even one day
Those that are adamant about turning Idaho into a Blue state should stay away IMO, such a goal is quite petty and rude. There are 10s of Blue states in the country where such people can live in their echo chambers.
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Spot on!
I moved here from India 25 years ago. Its a BEAUTIFUL AMAZING city. Incredible people. i am a Hindu but I am not walking around trying to convert anyone or knocking on doors handing out Bhagvat Gita persuading people to attend the Sunday "arti" (prayer) at the ISKCON Temple near BSU
I am anti-gun, pro-choice, vegetarian but all my friends here are the exact opposite, YET I have the best closest friendships. Friends and coworkers have guns in the multiples of 10 and hunt and freeze elk and deer meat, and cannot ever think about abortion.
I dont canvas door to door getting pro-choice initiatives on the ballot, or banning beef or pork. I am not forcing anyone to wear a bindi or a headscarf nor I demand Halal meat, or veggie school lunches or Veda (Hindu scriptures) instructions in school board meetings.
They are all incredibly respectful and kind, they take off their shoes outside when they enter my home, and ask a 100 questions about what I can eat and not eat when they bring a dish for potlucks. I let them be... and they do the same
My family has never felt persecuted or abused... even one day
Those that are adamant about turning Idaho into a Blue state should stay away IMO, such a goal is quite petty and rude. There are 10s of Blue states in the country where such people can live in their echo chambers.
"If it ain't broke don't fix it". "Don't spoil a good thing".
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