Nice list Briggs. Something I've noticed over the years, never judge and entire state by its big cities. Or what you've seen on television on in movies.
Unless it's Portland, Oregon...I live about 30 miles from that city and it's not far enough away...I'm looking to move to Iowa, that MIGHT be far enough away from Portland. ;)
@@MrJedi5150hey, that’s fair. I spent very little time in SLC. Beautiful mountains surrounding the city. I went to one party while there. Everyone, and I mean literally everyone was putting white drugs up their nose. It was as normal as weed or drinks. Those Mormon rejects, drop outs, those kids are effed up. Nicotine and other drug addictions was basically to be expected. Kids with years of rough drug abuse by the time they’re 19. Like I said, I barely spent any time there, and I’m commenting on my impression of the young adult crowd. This was spring 2018. I wish em the best. Love Utah but all that drugs stuff was wild. Mormonism effs em up one way or the other. Most of those kids were trying to escape that highly strict and religious parameters. Open to learning more. Yes, other cities can be far worse in comparison. Blacklivesmatterrrr Hahahha! “I identify as a fully vaccinated, prepubescent sloth. Add another color to the flag!”
I spent a couple weeks with my friends in AZ. I suffered the whole time. My nose, skin and throat were so dry. I could hardly talk my throat was so dry. I said I would never complain about humidity again, I actually like how it keeps my skin soft.
Wow, yep. Interesting to see other people say this. When I moved to Southern Virginia from Pennsylvania, afterwards I could breathe and sleep so much better because the air was a lot less harsh. It was relatively dry climate in Northwestern PA.
Amen. The first time I flew west from the south, I landed in Arizona in summer. I had to breathe into an airsickness bag on the tarmac because I thought my lungs were going to implode from the dry air. I thought I was choking.
Well, this may be a biased opinion because I was raised in the PNW but have lived all over the US but both Washington and Oregon have some of the coolest/nicest small towns like Skamania and Stevenson Wa. You don't hear much about them because they are just that, small towns you haven't heard of and we prefer it that way. Keeps those little towns, well, little.
Problem is shitty state government and each state has a massive shit hole for large cities. When the inmates run the asylum you get Portland and Seattle. I've always heard middle and east Washington and Oregon were amazing, though. But at that point, I think I'd just choose Idaho.
@@Nolan-55 I think western OR & WA near the coast are pretty fantastic too. Just the further you are from Seattle / Tacoma / Portland the better I think. But even Olympia / Lacey is pretty nice.
I despise govt overreach and deliberately live away from cities and even the nearest town is miles away. The farther away from civilization I am, the better. I just want to be left alone to live as I see fit.
no kidding. SLC Metro has some of the highest home costs in the united states and its only getting worse. I'll enjoy my hot weather and scorpions happily in Arizona if I pay 150k less than the average home here!
vermont is so beautiful but i couldnt deal with the ticks up in new england im from the west where ive never had to think about ticks and it seems so terrifying
@@davidcobb464 they are coming out with a new vaccine for Lyme I think not sure when it will be publicly available but even after that there are still so many other horrible ticks borne illnesses god I hate those critters
The government created lyme disease in a bio lab on Plum Island. Look up the Tuskegee Experiments, MK Ultra, Agent Orange, AIDS, etc... These diseases are man made and meant to use as weapons and population reduction, as well as to generate billions for Big Pharma.
I’ve lived in Minnesota for 24 years , we don’t have tornados up way north , we dont get hurricanes, just blizzard these usually clear up in a few days and back to life as usually . Beautiful wildlife and nature trails
The one dimensional belief that Minnesota is only ever cold is annoying. Yes, Minnesota has cold winters, but it also has summers that range from warm to oppressively hot. I've seen the phrase "Antarctica in the winter, Vietnam in the summer" used to describe Minnesota's weather. Minnesota has a higher record high than eight of the eleven southern states that formed the Confederacy (and is in parody with Mississippi on that record, at 115°F), and Minneapolis has higher mean maximum, mean daily maximum, and mean daily temperatures for the month of July than Los Angeles.
This made me laugh, not familiar with either but actually plan on checking out the southeast and then Midwest for relocating somewhere out of NJ…. I have a strong feeling the people in the Midwest are going to be much nicer.
Ever spent a winter in South Dakota? You might want to before making it your permanent home. One of my cousins’ wife is from western South Dakota. She will NOT go to SD in the winter.
I moved from Oregon to Rapid City in 2019, it was ok….South Dakota got old fast…I ended up moving away…the CONSTANT wind, giant spiders, and Californians/Texans/Floridians that were starting to infiltrate a city that really wasn’t meant for an influx of people got old…other than the Black Hills, my wife and I thought South Dakota was ugly and flat and bland…we were more than ok getting out of there! No thanks for me personally
Vermont is not great. The taxes are extremely high. The crime and drugs are getting high and not punished. No public transportation. Housing is nonexistent.
IF I had the $$,I'd probably move to one of the New England states since I love that part of the country. I can't stand heat or humidity and not fond of any desert climate. I like the water or mountains even and ❤ snow A smaller Vermont town is ideal
If you don't like heat or humidity, NE isn't for you. You get your 4 seasons but these blue states are overtaxed, overpriced, and the educational system has gotten really bad.
@@mosesdevadass6056 Not that much. Rural towns have some affordable housing. And unemployment is low so if you need a job you can find one. And VT used to pay $10,000 for remote workers to move there. Not sure if that is still happening though. That was back before the pandemic. Now everybody wants to move there to get away from the cities.
I did not doubt my state would make the list, but waited with bated breath. It made the list! Great video Briggs. I was kind of surprised by some of the states on the list. I have upcoming lifestyle changes and would like to see more states. Thanks always for you great posts!
I live in the Spokane area of Washington and love it. Perfect area to live where you’re in between the western Washington coast and Montana! Also cheaper, better weather/less gloom, less crime, less homeless, less drugs, less people, more family and community emphasis, less traffic, than Seattle.
Nebraska’s DV stats might be lower because people are far from police and less likely to report, a factor which also affects other crime stats 🤔🧐- you don’t call the government to protect you when there’s one sheriff on duty at 2AM in a 1,000 square-mile county.
You nailed this one we moved to new hampshire five years ago and never looked back. The quality of living is like nothing ive ever seen. Even the state government is friendly and actually responds to the problems of its people.
Come on Briggs. If you're just going to talk over stock footage at least make the footage match what you're talking about. Talking about Virginia while showing drone footage of Virginia City Nevada is just lazy.
Newbie here...a NH resident. I wonder if they consider the low unemployment rate could be partly due to the fact that it is so costly to live here. Housing is out of control, as are property taxes and the desirable parts of the state are off limits to a single income, even for a solo person unless you are a higher earner.
It's also due to the fact that most of the NH residents live close to Metro Boston. About 15% of NH residents work in MA and many used to be MA residents themselves before buying cheaper homes in NH.
When I see your list of states, it's always about the humidity for me. I really, really, really, really HATE humidity. It's a serious deal breaker for me. It would be interesting to find out what the deal breakers are for, otherwise, good states to live in.
My deal breaker is heat in general. After five years in Reno, I'm desperate for a place that is cool year round. Western Washington is still at the top of my list.
@@stacistein702I'm the exact opposite. My sweet spot is 20-55° F. It hit 70° today...I was miserable even in the shade. If there's no snow, I won't go 😂
@@feliciasampson8032 The immediate west coast from SF to Seattle will probably be your best bet, if you want a relatively cool/mild climate while also avoiding the extreme cold and snow that northeast and midwest get every winter. It's also the coolest region in the country during the summer months.
I don't like humidity either, but dryer states have their issues too. I wish there was a mildly dry place with mild Temps year round. I don't ask for much. 😂 I live in PA, it's ranked the 14th freest state, most of the people inside of the big cities (Killadelphia & Pissburgh) are mostly nice. Live and let live, most people don't mind your business, but are there if you need a hand. It's also very nice here outside of the colder winters. Crime is almost nonexistent where I live, we all believe in our 2A rights and it's beautiful here, beautiful countryside. Summers do get warm but spring and fall are awesome. If you hate where you live, you could do a lot worse than PA. Just saying.
Virginia City is a fun town to visit. Check out Squeek Steele if she's playing piano at the Bucket of Blood. The drive up Geiger Grade has incredible views!
I don't blame yeah. They got the stuff just sitting on the tables just waiting to be snatched up. I always thought they were free for the taking as well. Why else would they just set them out on the tables?
VT and NH are like the liberal/conservative yin/yang of New England. Biggest downside is lack of easy access to large cities for VT and southern NH is getting expensive and becoming more of a Boston commuter state.
As a person who grew up in rural Wisconsin, I can say the appeal of water parks is understandable. The rivers can be good for canoeing and fishing, but not great for swimming. The agricultural runoff makes the water dirty, and the river bends tend to be dangerous. It should be noted that many water parks are indoors, so they can operate all year round.
A friend of a friend went inner tubing on a river in northern Wisconsin with a lot of family and friends and sadly she got sucked under but a current and drowned. That was in 2016. Always have to be careful.
I love your videos but where you want to live often depends on where you are in your life. There are several states I would live in if I was still working but now that I’m retired my priorities change. Weather and proximity to my children are the most important factors now. I grew up in North Dakota and it was a good place to grow up-low crime, good public schools, decent job opportunities. In my retirement years I would never consider it due to the frigid winters and mosquitoes in summer. I still have siblings there and they have mixed feelings about it but I think they would move to somewhere warmer once they retire.
I live in Vermont and it is beautiful! I've lived in many small towns. And I'm now in Burlington, which is the biggest. I lived in Hanover New Hampshire in my teens and early 20's. Then back to Vermont. Hanover was a great place to live. Lots of nice small towns. My son lives in Utah and really likes it. 35 years ago I lived in Austin TX. LOVED IT. i lived in the bay area California and all the New England states. So plus Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, NYC... Loved reading the comments. So fun. I'm a binge watcher of The World According to Briggs. Thank you.
Virginia and North Carolina are the best two states in the United States. (yes, Virginia is also a known as a Commonwealth). (and yes, I’m biased, but who can blame me) - Angelo
Nebraska has 2 cities of consequence. Lincoln, population +-300,000 and Omaha, population +-450,000. They are about 50 miles apart and have a combined metro population of +-1,000,000 to 1,200,000. More people there than the rest of the state. It's why for many decades it's been said it consists of 3 areas. Lincoln, Omaha and Who Cares.
I seriously thought Colorado would be #1. Our growth here in Colorado is outrageous. People love to move here, especially from NY and NJ. Oh and from California, Texas, and Florida.
@thullraven1 Too be fair, that's been Pueblo's reputation my entire life. Even in the 80's and 90's Pueblo was the running joke of drug addicts and criminals. It's why Cañon City has the state pen, easy distance from Pueblo.
I live in a small border town in MA, less than a mile to NH. We do most of our errands in NH as there's not much in my town and Nashua is the closest small city. Beautiful woods, camp, fish n kayak in the summer, snowshoe or ski in winter. We spend time in VT and ME also. Life is good. Not moving anywhere.
Another great video 👍 You mentioned Williamsburg and Jamestown. I visited Virginia not too long ago stayed a week in Williamsburg and really loved visiting that area, Jamestown, York, William and Mary College, and more very interesting, a must if you are into American History.
We just moved to Virginia. After looking around we landed in Stauton a beautiful Victorian town. Which has super low crime and people are super friendly. It has these gorgeous views of the blue Ridge Mountain. We bought a beautiful brand new 3 bed house for the price of 1 bedroom condo in California. It has amazing views. The weather is mild, not too hot or humid. We heard from the locals that the snow is not too bad.
@@757CitiesReppa I've lived down near Norfolk and In Lexington. I have family who have a nice farm down by the NC border south of Skippers. In all honesty the only area that had good infrastructure and I personally enjoyed the most was the Alexandria area. The rest of Virginia feels closer to South Carolina.
@@Callsign_Prophet Virginia feels NOTHING like South Carolina, but I know you call yourself trying to be little Virginia..which isn’t possible especially being a North Carolinian. Hampton Roads has the most investment in infrastructure in Virginia history, including currently…so again…you probably like more “sanitized” areas that are “new” and “whiter”…😂😂😂And if VA is like SC, which it is not..what the hell is North CAROLINA 😂😂😂😂? Foh
Best small towns in Pennsylvania ! From New Hope to Jim Thorpe, to Honesdale and Milford and recently discovered for me out in Western PA oddly enough a town called North East!
I am obligated as a Texan to say you’re wrong 🤠 lol. I have been through Vermont and New Hampshire having lived in Western NY for most of my life so I’m not mad at it. Beautiful stated
Can confirm Virginia is a pretty good place to live. One thing he didn’t mention is that Northern Virginia around DC is very liberal and wealthy. Most of the rest of the state is mixed, and the rural areas are pretty conservative and religious. You might love your neighbors in one regions and not so much in another.
Northern Virginia is mixed with rural areas as well …it would be nice if people who don’t know what they are talking about stop offering their limited insight on the rest of the state and only speak on the special snowflake area they “may” know a little about
Here's history of the Arcadia area we all know and love. It's what makes our neighborhood so special. Arcadia Neighborhood, Phoenix With the implementation of the Salt River Valley Reclamation Project after the turn of the 19th century, development of irrigable lands in the suburbs of Phoenix as large, rural home sites became a viable alternative land use. Single, independent construction efforts by some wealthy landowners were not uncommon. An Alternative and more ambitious concept was the development of large tracts of land, specifically for the purpose of creating upper class, rural estates suburbs. The concept involved assembling sizeable real estate holdings from several owners, then surveying, platting, and marketing the subdivision. Because assembling the necessary real estate in the Valley’s relatively mature agricultural environment was difficult, only one such subdivision emerged in the central Salt River Valley: the Arcadia Subdivision. The part of Phoenix commonly referred to as Arcadia encompasses the area north of the Arizona Canal and south of Camelback Road between 44th Street and Scottsdale Road. However, the first tract of land platted within this land area was not the original arcadia development, but rather a development called Citrus Homes. First recorded in June 1915 by L.E. Froman, Citrus Homes was bounded by Camelback Road and Lafayette Blvd. to the north, 56th Street to the east, and the Arizona Canal to the south. The Citrus Homes development contained 25 lots which ran from north to south with the southern boundary of each lot bordering on the Arizona Canal.
My state neighbors Idaho. I was holding my breath we would not make the list. We had so many people move to my area during the Rona that the median price of a house in my town of just over 50,000 doubled to a million dollars. Rich people moving here with their big city money have raised our taxes to the point we may not be able to stay in my hometown of more than 60 years. So, us natives wish to be on the bad list.
I enjoy listening to all your lists! I showed my early 60's mother, from the midwest ;). your videos and she says she doesnt like that "eery" sound before the reveal of the like top 3 when you get on the lists. She said she thought it would be a good thing on the "Best" etc. lists. lol but again we enjoy the channel!
The only reason why NH is number 1, is because it’s next to MA. Nearly everyone in southern NH commutes to the Boston area for work. So, NH would be low on opportunity if it wasn’t bordering MA. Also, if anyone in NH needs serious health care, they go to Boston. I’ve had several NH friends with cancer or heart issues that come to Boston hospitals.
Funny talking about crime in Wisconsin the channel codebluecam is mainly focused on police activity in Wisconsin its shining star town is La Crosse, Wi. It’s a wild place haha
I am from Massachusetts, or as I like to refer to it as as tax-achusetts. It’s very expensive to live here but I am a state employee and they do take care of their own I’ll give them that. Receiving state help is impossible if you do it the “right way” and isn’t readily available for people who need it unfortunately..
Yep, way too expensive. And overpopulated, and all that overpopulation brings. IMO, Mass is very greedy with its residents, nickel and diming them for endless things.
@@cocoaddams4502 The cost of living there is just too high overall. Can't do the simplest thing without this fat fee and that instead of just being reasonable. Other states don't squeeze people like that every chance they get. And the cost of the property! Crazy!
@@marthajean50 lol -- I first read that as MA requiring things to be "FAT FREE" and tbh it didn't surprise me. We're still fighting the Plastic Bag war. -- The cost of property is insane. It's the main downside. Part of that problem is that in the past 10++ years, countries such as China have been buying property in MA and that drives the real estate sky high. I don't agree tho about the cost of other things being higher. I used to travel with my job quite a bit and I made a point of comparing prices for basics. There wasn't any difference at all -- milk was the same in PA as it was in a similarly sized city in MA.
People always talk about the taxes in Vermont then you look at the list things their great at and see why.. of you're raising a family find a high tax state..
It is interesting that there is a strong trend for cold-weather states. I have lived in the upper Midwest my whole life, and I can't help but think that the harsher climate drives a lot of the success in these states. Living is never easy in winter, and there isn't much that we can take for granted. Culturally, people need to be resilient, resourceful and hard-working. On the level of a community or state, governments need to make reasonable investments in education, healthcare and infrastructure, or they get into trouble in short order.
Hey Brigs, how about for the next video: "Not best, not worst: Middle of the Road States ranked" And then from those states, you mention which one has the best on safety, healthcare, unemployment etc. I think people will like it 👌
Which ranking did Columbus, Ohio make? We moved from California to Ohio. Pretty much like everything here, but weather quite frankly sucks ass! 🤮 Your weather choices are snow, sleet, ice, hail, then daily rain during spring followed by daily thunderstorms during summer and the occasional tornados to mix it up a little. So technically you are "locked away" from November until April for 6 months a year. And don't purchase a nice car, 'cause salting will turn it into a rust bucket in no time.
Mean New Hampshire in Vermont I’m very cold places. I think that’s why crime is low but I would take either one. I probably would take Vermont first New Hampshire second and Main last.
Many people could not survive a summer in Texas. One of my sons brought a girlfriend to TX this summer from VA. The heat actually made her break down into tears. 😂
@@mohamedbahaa9428 TX is not for the weak, that is for sure. There is a reason Texas produces the greatest warriors and athletes on planet earth, you have to be tough as nails to live and thrive in TX. Darwin takes care of the rest.
@@TStLou1 Pay to enter Utah. 😆 You are right but don't give them any ideas. I am from Utah, recently moved to Virginia. Utah is a beautiful place. I miss the landscape and the breath taking vistas. The tidy little towns that dot the state are delightful. Salt Lake City is a beautiful place but the air quality is very bad. The Great Salt Lake is receding and exposing toxins that add to the bad air. Unfortunately there are no easy answers for the lake and the gorgeous mountains prevent the air from leaving the valley.
As a brit i visited the States in March for 3 weeks, Utah was my favourite of 4 i visited , 2nd was (California) close 3rd would be (Arizona) finally i called into Nevada very beautiful but i wouldn't want to live there, I'd choose UTAH❤ any day, great people ,amazing scenery, low crime , best of all Cheap fuel & groceries compared to other states Loved it ❤️👍
23.3% recidivism rate in Virginia? Europe's recidivism is under 3%. We might try revamping our law enforcement techniques and corrections. What's wrong with copying others who are clearly doing better?
@@naptime0143 Northern and central Maine has a big drug overdose problem because it's depressing, expensive, and cold and has a lack of jobs, housing, and entertainment. NH and Vermont have similar problems.
@@Jjjaaahhnn Yea that's true Vermont and NH are in a similar boat. I visited Maine back in October and while the fall foliage was beautiful it was overcast the 3 days I was up there
@@Jjjaaahhnn Most of my friends that I went to school with up here moved away. Not a bad state but not really a place to live if your young. Housing could definitely be improved also.
