Olds who left heat of the south to live in the cold winter of the north? Was it worth it?

In retirement I could do that, but I am many years away from that

I was not old at the time, but did live in Colorado for a while. Unfortuately, it turned out to be hotter in the summer than it was back in Louisiana. I did enjoy the dry air in both winter and summer. The quality of life there was good, but that came with a substantially higher cost of living.

I did find myself missing my family and the southern culture in general a lot, so I ultimately moved back. The whole thing was a good experience and did bring me to the realization that I don't want to live outside of the south.

I’ve been up north and to both the east and west coast. I have zero desire to live there. When it’s cold up there, it’s bitterly cold. There’s also snow and ice to deal with daily. I would, however; consider living along the gulf coast in Florida.

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The mild five months of summer with highs in the 80s

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One month in the mid 90’s

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seven months of winter

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Not really. More like 5 when it’s below 40.

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What about leaving your family down south? visiting family? so much distance to grandkids?

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Sucks. Driving isn’t an option unless you have over a week to be gone.

I’m going to move back at some point. It’s not unbearable here but, the cold sucks. Especially when you have two weeks of -15 or worse.

It’s pretty much the polar opposite of the south. People are outside constantly during April-September/October and are “mostly” indoors the rest.

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So you think the five of super hard winter are worth the mild climate the rest of the year?

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Easily. Temps are in the 20s and thirties, I would like it if it were a bit colder

There is a helluva lot to do in winter, it's not miserable at all. I've lived here for roughly Twenty years

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And tell me this I would take a serious hit to income to do it, is the quality of life worth it to you in your opinion don’t worry about what others think?

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No question. I've got mountains and the coast. I'm happy every day to be here. The opinion of others is not important to me at all.

I would prefer the south with the same job. I took a fantastic job in my field that will pay dividends in the future. My choice to come up here. Don’t regret it one bit other than the culture is completely different. College football fanatics are not existent.

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The opinion of others is not important to me at all.

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As it should be...

Wish i was able to do it. Hate south ms weather. i would live in north dakota if i could. Id prefer cold 12 months of the year.

Sure. I'm not very materialistic and happiness and spiritual contentment is far more important to me I make enough to support myself, don't care about keeping up with the Jones, and feel like I'm on vacation every day of my life. I live modestly, work as little as possible and really enjoy the outdoors.