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Posted on: 6/24/19 1:14 PM ET
Would appreciate suggestions for locations to retire where winter temperatures are typically above freezing and there is little to no snow and ice. I have developed some physical issues that make cold temperatures very difficult. West of the Rockies and within a reasonable drive of a metro area with cultural stuff like ballet and museums. Before moving to OR I lived in the SF Bay Area for 50 years and loved it but now too expensive and too crowded.
  
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Posted on: 6/24/19 1:35 PM ET
What is not working in Oregon? Need to know that before suggesting anything else.

Further north in Seattle area, traffic is terrible, but you would have experienced that is SF too. Snow is rare, but generally there are one to two snowfalls per year. It is rainy, locals get used to winter rain, but it can be a challenge for new comers.
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Re: Need to relocate - my retirement choice hasnt worked out (posted on 6/24/19 2:27 PM ET)
What about the Oregon coastline? Would tidal/maritime climate be okay for your health issues?
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Posted on: 6/24/19 2:40 PM ET
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How cold is too cold? You might try looking at the Sunset gardening zone maps for an idea, then consult the climatology data bases for a better idea of what the weather is like there. Personally, I find the cold damp here in western Oregon more trying than the dry cold of the high desert, but you may not find it true.

Channel Islands, maybe? Lancaster? Palm Springs?

  
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Posted on: 6/24/19 2:54 PM ET
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Online are links - mean temperatures for most U.S. cities. Average 50 to 70 F ( 10 to 21 C ).
  
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Re: Need to relocate - my retirement choice hasnt worked out (posted on 6/24/19 4:03 PM ET)
Where I live in coastal San Diego we rarely even get frost. It is not AS crowded and expensive as the SF bay area where I used to live. Less culture than the bay area but there is some if you know where to look. As one gets further from the coast (for example: Poway, La Mesa) housing gets less expensive and it gets colder in the winter, but still plenty of areas without ice or snow.
  
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Posted on: 6/24/19 4:16 PM ET
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Do you want to stay north? Or would you move further south?

It's funny that I'm planning a significant "downsize" in the very near future and Portland (or rather surrounding suburbs) is my likely place to go!

I always thought that it was rather temperate there (at least compared to Northeast US standards!) My daughter's college in Portland closed down 1 day this past winter for less than 1" of snow. My family & I got a good chuckle from that!

In any event, hope you find your new place soon! Good luck.




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Re: Need to relocate - my retirement choice hasnt worked out (posted on 6/24/19 6:04 PM ET)
I agree Oregon is great, but I am leaving too, can't afford it.
There really is no ideal place. There are pro's con's no matter where...
If reasonable cost of living is necessary, then this is not the place to be...and the way it is going will get much worse.
I'll take cold and snow, can always get in front of the fire and sew/read...etc.
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Posted on: 6/24/19 6:11 PM ET
I know several couples who retired to the Carolinas and love it. They went to get away from the high prices in southern New England, as well as the snow. Some areas there have a little snow, others have almost none, it is a rare thing.
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Posted on: 6/24/19 6:21 PM ET
What is a reasonable drive? My dad and his wife (she has a government pension) moved to Western Kentucky and are two hours' drive from Nashville. Really nice weather. Most of the really bad storms miss them and it is cheap to live there. They are surrounded by Amish farms and stores so good food is readily available.

They looked in both Kentucky and Tennessee because their pensions wouldn't be taxed. I think they are a little further from Louisville, but you wouldn't necessarily have to go that far west. She has a good friend who also retired in that area and wanted to be within an hour or so drive from the friend.
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