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Southern Idaho - Moving
Posted on 8/5/20 at 2:43 pm
Posted on 8/5/20 at 2:43 pm
My wife (No pics) is onboard with moving, we have about hit our breaking point with Vegas summers, especially having a 2.5 year old. Although Oct- April are nice, we are ready to try something new. Cold doesn't bother us.
Considering Southern Idaho area (Boise, Twin Falls, Pocatello, Idaho Falls). I have spent time in Boise for work but only really drove through the others. We would like some land or at least larger yards than Vegas. Which I think Twin Falls or Idaho Falls would be nice and cost of living is a plus. These all keep us somewhat close to Vegas with either a days drive or quick flight.
I can work anywhere, just need airport within an hour, which I see all cities have a Delta connector which is what I fly for work.
Any people in Idaho here can offer recommendations. We plan to visit each area sometime in Sept and October but just getting some other advice or 1st hand knowledge.
Considering Southern Idaho area (Boise, Twin Falls, Pocatello, Idaho Falls). I have spent time in Boise for work but only really drove through the others. We would like some land or at least larger yards than Vegas. Which I think Twin Falls or Idaho Falls would be nice and cost of living is a plus. These all keep us somewhat close to Vegas with either a days drive or quick flight.
I can work anywhere, just need airport within an hour, which I see all cities have a Delta connector which is what I fly for work.
Any people in Idaho here can offer recommendations. We plan to visit each area sometime in Sept and October but just getting some other advice or 1st hand knowledge.
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Posted on 8/5/20 at 3:33 pm to LasVegasTiger
I don't have recommendations unfortunately, but what industry are you in (if you don't mind me asking)?
Posted on 8/5/20 at 3:54 pm to LordSaintly
Hardware/Software into on/off road heavy machinery (CAT, John Deere, Kuhn, etc..)
Posted on 8/5/20 at 6:27 pm to LasVegasTiger
Meridian, ID. A suburb of Boise. Don't screw things up, hermano.
Posted on 8/5/20 at 7:34 pm to LasVegasTiger
I vacation quit a bit in the Ketchum/Sun Valley area. Beautiful. Do not underestimate the cold. It gets miserable. My favorite thing to do in the winter there is snowmobile to Redfish lake. The Big Wood has always produced beautiful rainbows for me. With a family, I would probably focus on Boise.
Posted on 8/5/20 at 10:32 pm to AUCE05
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Do not underestimate the cold. It gets miserable.
What about it is hard for you? True question
It doesn't bother me at all, I actually like it, which is why I'm curious.
Posted on 8/5/20 at 11:36 pm to LasVegasTiger
Move to Sand Point or Bayview
Cheaper. Colder but super nice near the Lake
Cheaper. Colder but super nice near the Lake
Posted on 8/6/20 at 9:36 am to Lima Whiskey
It is cold. Not sure what you are looking for. I am a custom to warm weather.
Posted on 8/7/20 at 11:36 am to LasVegasTiger
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Vegas summers
can't imagine they are as bad as phoenix summers!
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Considering Southern Idaho area (Boise, Twin Falls, Pocatello, Idaho Falls).
obviously boise is going to be the more urban option, but it might still feel small compared to vegas. that airport is super easy to get in and out of, with lots of carriers. decent shopping, culture, etc. with access to outdoor activities in town, just out of town, and the north on 55, 21, or east on 20. also the mildest climate of the cities you mentioned. it is also the fastest-growing city in america, so real estate prices are a bit inflated.
twin falls is going to be small, high desert, and a bit more rural. you might find it insular if you are not LDS. but it is an easy drive up to the wood river valley.
idaho falls is a bit bigger, and closer to jackson WY and bozeman MT than the other cities. also has an airport with more connections than twin falls or pocatello. it is also an easy drive down 15 to salt lake city, if you need to get there.
if you don't mind, let the travel board know what you decide. my wife and i are looking as well, and the livability, open spaces, and relative affordability of idaho are what's appealing. we know idaho is no secret anymore, but with 1.5 million people int he entire state, there is a lot of room for everyone. my wife doesn't think i could handle the winters (except in boise), but i will deal with it for the open country, less crowded cities, and fewer homeless people everywhere.
Posted on 8/7/20 at 1:59 pm to Bunsbert Montcroff
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can't imagine they are as bad as phoenix summers!
I travel to Phoenix alot for work. You guys are always a few degrees hotter, I don't know how you do it.
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if you don't mind, let the travel board know what you decide. my wife and i are looking as well, and the livability, open spaces, and relative affordability of idaho are what's appealing.
Will do. We have already made plans to spend a week in September and October seeing which city we would like more. Plan is to pick one and be there by March of next year.
Posted on 8/7/20 at 2:41 pm to Bunsbert Montcroff
Great info. I fly in and out of idaho falls often for hunting trips and have grown fond of that little town and airport. You have me looking at real estate now...
Posted on 8/7/20 at 3:06 pm to AUCE05
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Do not underestimate the cold
The key thing about cold weather is being in a place with winter opportunities. Snowmachine opportunities, ice fishing, cross country skiing, etc.
I will take cold temps over hot and humid anytime. Won't be the same in Idaho, but the other thing I like about this place is you don't have to worry about ticks, snakes, viruses from mosquitoes, etc. Everything here that kills you is big and fury.
This post was edited on 8/7/20 at 3:12 pm
Posted on 8/7/20 at 3:33 pm to TheNolaClap
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Great info. I fly in and out of idaho falls often for hunting trips and have grown fond of that little town and airport. You have me looking at real estate now...
haha, join the club. like another poster in this thread, we visit the wood river valley a LOT. the prices are very high in sun valley and ketchum, get cheaper in hailey, and then are even more affordable in bellevue (just south of hailey). location, location, location, i guess.
idaho falls wouldn't be bad, plus there is proximity to grand teton np and yellowstone. i think most idaho folks who buy for proximity to gtnp/yellowstone buy in driggs or victor.
honestly there is so much to explore up there. we have spent a decent amount of time in the sawtooth and challis national forests, but haven't even scratched the surface of the frank church or the selway-bitterroot. wouldn't be a bad way to spend the best years of your life, exploring that country!
Posted on 8/7/20 at 4:05 pm to LasVegasTiger
It'll be a couple years before we can move but we are looking into the Couer de Lane/Post falls areas of Idaho. Not far from spokane. I hear the LDS crowd is pretty overwhelming in a few of the places you mentioned and that's what turned us off to southern idaho.
Posted on 8/7/20 at 6:08 pm to jkylejohnson
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I hear the LDS crowd is pretty overwhelming in a few of the places you mentioned and that's what turned us off to southern idaho.
I've read this too. I'm curious how they treat outsiders?
Posted on 8/8/20 at 6:54 am to TimeOutdoors
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The key thing about cold weather is being in a place with winter opportunities. Snowmachine opportunities, ice fishing, cross country skiing, etc.
Eh, I mean dealing with the cold, ice, and snow gets old for many people. You are right in that having activities goes a long way, but days are a lot shorter the further north you go to. If you can handle it, that’s great. But there’s a reason there’s a huge movement south for retirees and almost no one moves north to retire.
Posted on 8/9/20 at 9:09 am to LasVegasTiger
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I'm curious how they treat outsiders
I'm sure it's a mixed bag. I have some Mormon in-laws and they're great but I wouldn't want to live somewhere that's predominantly mormon. I hear that they can be extremely cliquish which doesn't really bother me but I wouldn't want my son to be excluded from anything or treated differently bc we're not Mormon. I still love the prospect of idaho for a move but we're looking more into the northern (skinny part) of the state. The closer you get to Utah in South Idaho the thicker the lds population gets.
Posted on 8/9/20 at 1:46 pm to Bunsbert Montcroff
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sawtooth and challis national forests,
spectacular, one of the most memorable places I’ve been.
we spent a few days in Stanley a couple years ago and didn’t want to leave
I will say everyone we met who lives in the area warned us that the winters are no joke and really difficult to live in some years.
Posted on 8/9/20 at 2:12 pm to SDVTiger
I'd say McCall is better at this point than CDA. Less than 2 hours from Boise and is cheaper.
Posted on 8/9/20 at 2:15 pm to jkylejohnson
If you move to the Palouse prepare for harsh winters. It's one of the most miserable places to live when it snows and is windy.
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