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re: Where would you rather live: Birmingham, Biloxi, Chattanooga or Panama City
Posted on 4/20/22 at 9:54 am to GoCrazyAuburn
Posted on 4/20/22 at 9:54 am to GoCrazyAuburn
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I don't know if i'd recommend someone retiring to Mountain Brook just because you're going to be paying an absolute premium to live there. Not assuming their situation, but if you don't have kids in school, there isn't much of a reason to be moving into Mtn. Brook when you can get stuff right around it that is just as nice. Now, there are plenty of really nice areas right on the outskirts, as well as Vestavia and Homewood that aren't as ridiculously expensive. Liberty Park is very nice as well. Just felt that an important distinction to make for someone not familiar with the area.
I mentioned the school thing, yeah. Although I think there is some value (to some people) to live in a city like MB, especially if you're not venturing too far away most days. I've lived in similar situations on both sides, where you're either in the higher priced pocket or adjacent to it in a nice but not as nice area, and there is a certain appreciation I have for everyday life in the better maintained and governed and policed area even vs. the outside area that is still well maintained, etc. And there is some security that comes with that - knowing it's perhaps less likely to change much during your lifetime as it's more tightly controlled.
But, I agree it would be an individual preference thing and the economics might not shake out for everyone (diminishing returns, etc.).
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Posted on 4/20/22 at 10:04 am to Naked Bootleg
The ‘white’ chocolate coast.
Posted on 4/20/22 at 10:07 am to Naked Bootleg
obviously depends heavily on your finances, family, and hobbies but birmingham is last by a very wide margin
Posted on 4/20/22 at 10:19 am to Naked Bootleg
Birmingham (actually, Vestavia Hills or Mountain Brook, not Birmingham proper) is great, but not really a "coastal" town. Ditto for Chattanooga. They're similar in ways, although Chattanooga is generally hillier. (ETA: And I echo what others have said - you're paying a premium for schools in MB and VH, so if you're retired, you're subsidizing someone else's lifestyle.)
Biloxi wouldn't be some place I would consider an end destination, but maybe Daphne or the Gulf Shores area. Although there are obviously some differences, I like Alabama over Mississippi for most of these categories, although it isn't a stark difference (Birmingham over Jackson, obviously, Mobile/Gulf Shores over Biloxi/Gulfport, etc.)
Panama City is likely to be pricey. You might find something very reasonable a little more inland in the Panhandle, but convenient to the coast. I would visit a bunch and get familiar with most of the Panhandle before settling/investing in a retirement home there. There are diverse choices and you want to make the best one possible.
Biloxi wouldn't be some place I would consider an end destination, but maybe Daphne or the Gulf Shores area. Although there are obviously some differences, I like Alabama over Mississippi for most of these categories, although it isn't a stark difference (Birmingham over Jackson, obviously, Mobile/Gulf Shores over Biloxi/Gulfport, etc.)
Panama City is likely to be pricey. You might find something very reasonable a little more inland in the Panhandle, but convenient to the coast. I would visit a bunch and get familiar with most of the Panhandle before settling/investing in a retirement home there. There are diverse choices and you want to make the best one possible.
This post was edited on 4/20/22 at 10:21 am
Posted on 4/20/22 at 10:19 am to MAXtheTIGER
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Are the beaches of Chattanooga close to the beaches of Cheyenne?
Connected by the Suckonmyballs River, actually
Posted on 4/20/22 at 10:23 am to Naked Bootleg
For me it's mountains all day every day over a beach area. I grew up on the coast and have fam in the Fla panhandle and Naples I visit regularly so I get my fill of that.
Some people like to be by the water for serenity. Mountains provide that for me.
Of the choices you gave, I'd pick Chattanooga as it's in the mountainous area of Tenn. Great small town. It's not far from Nashville for some live music or Atlanta if you must.
But not in the city limits of anywhere. I could live happily in each of the places you mentioned if i'm on an isolated plot 20-30 miles away from the masses.
Some people like to be by the water for serenity. Mountains provide that for me.
Of the choices you gave, I'd pick Chattanooga as it's in the mountainous area of Tenn. Great small town. It's not far from Nashville for some live music or Atlanta if you must.
But not in the city limits of anywhere. I could live happily in each of the places you mentioned if i'm on an isolated plot 20-30 miles away from the masses.
Posted on 4/20/22 at 10:49 am to Naked Bootleg
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I'll be retiring
On the MS gulf coast, I'd retire in Diamondhead.
But I'd probably pick Chattanooga, all else equal.
Posted on 4/20/22 at 10:52 am to Naked Bootleg
1). Birmingham
2). Panama City
3). Chattanooga
4). Lolsisssippi
2). Panama City
3). Chattanooga
4). Lolsisssippi
Posted on 4/20/22 at 11:25 am to Naked Bootleg
Been to all 4 places multiple times and Chattanooga wins by a landslide.
Posted on 4/20/22 at 11:28 am to Naked Bootleg
I couldn’t live anywhere else in the south and deal with a bunch of non LSU sec fans regularly
Couldn’t live on the west coast for obvious reasons
Midwest seems incredibly bland and boring
East coast is cold and stupidly expensive. Maybe Virginia.
Maybe Chicago? Other than that I’m kind of stuck
Couldn’t live on the west coast for obvious reasons
Midwest seems incredibly bland and boring
East coast is cold and stupidly expensive. Maybe Virginia.
Maybe Chicago? Other than that I’m kind of stuck
This post was edited on 4/20/22 at 11:30 am
Posted on 4/20/22 at 11:32 am to Pedro
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just because i enjoy bigger cities more id probably choose Birmingham but not in Birmingham city limits. somewhere like hoover or something would be good.
I like living in the city over Hoover.
Posted on 4/20/22 at 12:03 pm to LSU Grad Alabama Fan
quote:Yeah Hoover is as mundane, run of the mill suburb as you can get. If you’re going to go suburbs, Mtn Brook and Homewood are right next to downtown so getting to the action is a breeze.
I like living in the city over Hoover.
If you’re retiring, I would get a nice, old craftsman in Forest Park that looks over Highland Park Golf Course and enjoy.
Posted on 4/20/22 at 12:07 pm to Naked Bootleg
Chattanooga
I feel like I'd get tired of the beach after a while especially during the summer with the crowds and hurricane season
I feel like I'd get tired of the beach after a while especially during the summer with the crowds and hurricane season
Posted on 4/20/22 at 12:15 pm to Naked Bootleg
OB or PC
Posted on 4/20/22 at 12:31 pm to SalE
I have a condo in the Inverness area of B'ham, it's south of 459 right off 280. It's a beautiful area, low crime, nice homes, it has an almost New England feels to it, especially in the fall.
When we first started going to B'ham a lot, about 20 years ago, the restaurant scene was terrible, it had a few stars, but chains ruled. Now it is a lot different, many good choices.
When we first started going to B'ham a lot, about 20 years ago, the restaurant scene was terrible, it had a few stars, but chains ruled. Now it is a lot different, many good choices.
Posted on 4/20/22 at 1:08 pm to Draconian Sanctions
Lol at downvoters to my very legitimate analysis
Posted on 4/20/22 at 1:10 pm to wadewilson
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On the MS gulf coast, I'd retire in Diamondhead.
I've heard Diamondhead has gotten sort of 'methy' in recent years. Is that wrong?
Posted on 4/20/22 at 1:15 pm to BorrisMart
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Knoxville and the surrounding little towns are great. Probably less relocation of northerners than Florida
I don't know how we compare to Florida, but the Knoxville area is booming with people moving from California, Illinois, Massachusetts, and New York. House prices are going nuts.
Posted on 4/20/22 at 4:26 pm to GoCrazyAuburn
Mountain brook is a great town but it’s not retirement as much as a nice place to raise a family.
If golfing is something of interest then there’s some nice courses there.
Still though, it’s not really a retirement spot
If golfing is something of interest then there’s some nice courses there.
Still though, it’s not really a retirement spot
Posted on 4/20/22 at 4:28 pm to Naked Bootleg
Chattanooga without hesitation
Birmingham would be second
Birmingham would be second
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