For those who have lived in both places in the US, which is the better place to live, the North or the South?

Say what they will, Most northers retire and move south. Some thing you will NEVER hear a southern boy say is "You know Joe bob, I just can't Wait to retire and move up north with all the traffic and crime."

I lived in New York, Chicago, and Minneapolis for thirty years before moving to Birmingham. Several factors why the South is a better choice:

1) Economics. Well, the South continues to outpace the North in terms of economic growth. Secondly, the tax burden and cost of living is much lower.

2) Weather. If cold winters are your think, hey Minnesota is the place for you. Personally, I like my cold weather to only last three months.

3) Way Of Life. Southerners are far more courteous and much more accommodating. You respect their opinions, and they'll respect yours.

Oh, and all those awful horror stories? Those days are long gone. My wife practically had to be dragged on the plane to come visit here during my job interview. As we returned to Minneapolis, she said, "I was totally surprised by that place." We moved here five years ago. Now she refused to even consider moving anywhere north of Tennessee.

I have lived in several states in the north and midwest but I would say the south is better because you don't have to deal with snow. unless you like all seasons then I would say north because in some parts of the south like florida there aren't really seasons

Depends on where in the North and South.

I would much rather live near a big city than in a rural area, no matter what part of the country I lived in.

To me, though, there's no place like San Diego, CA.

The north has snow, which is pretty, but a pain in the butt to drive in. The south is much nicer, if you can stand the heat. If you don't like heat, don't live in the south, because you'll think you're in hell.

I miss snow. I miss not having my hair plastered to the back of my neck with sweat. But that aside, I love the south.

Each region offers its own special accents and interests. My own preference is for the North because I like being closer to the snow in winter. I lived in Georgia and Kentucky as well as North Carolina.

I liked them all but I like driving to a place to snowboard (and I never found anything down there).

Good luck making a decision

I have lived in Jersey all my life and lived in SC for college...I hated the south. I think it just comes down to what you are used to and how you grew up. If you move up north you are definitely going to experience culture shock. It is a whole different world.

I have lived in Maine Florida New York and North Carolina...I currently live in NC and I think it is best in the south. there are more down home people, they are more hospitable and I love the warm weather.

Snow stinks especially if you have to shovel out after a blizzard.

I've lived in Kansas, Missouri, Georgia and now I'm in Michigan. The south is definitely better! Winters are too long up here and the wind is always cold, even in the summer. Give me the south anytime!!!!

The south, I moved to Iowa from Texas a year ago. Southern people have a sense of humor. Not so much in the north.

Born in the south baby!

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