Where (in the United States) should I move?

I live in Portland (Oregon), but I would prefer to live in another city by early next year. I am not going to say that Portland is a bad city, but I am a bit tired of the gray skies and rain from October to early June and the lack of restaurants/businesses open on Sundays and after 9 pm.





My requirements: more than 125,000 people; wide variety of restaurants and shopping centers; selection of things to do (other than bars) after 10 pm; affordable (no more than $800/month for a studio apartment); and accessible locations (not having to drive twenty miles to the nearest supermarket or restaurant).





I can handle snow, but I would prefer to live where it does not threaten to rain every day during the fall and winter. I can tolerate warm weather, but I prefer dry heat instead of humidity.





I am not that interested in living in the South (except for perhaps Texas), and I cannot afford NYC or San Francisco. If I could, I would easily pick San Francisco.





Where should I move?

Where (in the United States) should I move?
Texas is my number one choice, South Texas where I'm at right now I'm right by the Gulf and it's just incredibly gorgeous and awesome here also I live 7 miles from Mexico Very economical to live here. If you prefer less humid San Antonio, Texas or Austin, Texas There both great cities and lots to do and the weather it just superb.
Reply:Well San Francisco is out is over a $1000.00 per month for a room alone.


I would move to Dallas, I have lived there it is great! There's plenty to do, lots of great restaurants and its very affordable, much cheaper than Portland.


I have lived in a lot of places Dallas has been the best yet. Houston has good areas next to bad ones (neighborhoods) Dallas is segregated by social-economic class (your neighbors homes cost about the same as yours, LESS CRIME)
Reply:I can't tell you where to move, but I can tell you where not to... don't movie to Michigan.


We only have 4 months of nice weather, it's cloudy about 50% of the time, and the winters are terrible. It's quite humid in summer months as well. Above all, the economy really sucks There are no jobs here. The state government is horrible.... In fact, I can't wait to leave.





Don't get me wrong, it's a beautiful place to visit, but you wouldn't want to live here!
Reply:I live in Texas and it's great here.





Some cities to look at:


Dallas


Ft Worth


Lubbock


Abilene


Houston


Austin


San Antonio





Those are pretty much the larger cities here that you could look at. The suburbs of any of these are also great.