Depends on where you live. I'm from NY and moved down south and was making about 35 a year and lived in a nice neighborhood, which would never have happened in NY.
@@hotchocolategirl1der I know you can live off of $35,000 but I don't want to. I have student loans, a shopping habit, and I love to travel. The $40 I make covers my needs but not enough to make me feel comfortable... I need to be comfortable...
Kim Waters: the money is there! Go get it. Manifest the amount of money you want to make. Write it down, talk about it, focus on it. It will happen. I promise you.
Um I have no idea where you live at🤣 but sweetheart let me tell you people in my small state work hard to graduate in college just to get 40k a year. Where I come from that's considered a blessing to make something even close as 40k as a single woman with no kids
I lived in the Hampton Roads area for 9 years (recently moved) the area is definitely up and coming for black women, especially entrepreneurs in the beauty/spa and wellness industries!
@@13ikea the ratio of men to women was pretty close to even! Dating isn't too much of a struggle. It's just the quality of the men, but I think that's just everywhere!
There are some places in the suburbs that are decent BW who work hard can afford on a 45,000 yr .. besides living in the city parts .. this video is very informative..!
I love this channel, but do not ever in your life move to Hawthorne, CA as a single black woman. It's definitely the hood ( some parts are decent).Still very pricey.$40,000/year will have you struggling over there Trust me, I'm from LA.
I said the same about Mo Val, I know they’re getting stats but from where?! Moreno Valley is horrible right now, there’s only a few neighborhoods and the crime is definitely not a B, more like a D
You can’t, every time they show a city in CA I wonder where they found the info because it’s usually not accurate. If it’s niche, then niche needs to update their records. CA is full of crime, low income like $40k will let you maybe live in a studio alone and that’s it. Oh and you can’t really drive because gas is $5.28/gallon and up. I paid $6.22/gallon the other day for my Infiniti.
I don’t wanna live nowhere we I can’t make $70K+ self employed or working for anyone. Inflation has been getting out of control and it’s not slowing down. I don’t wanna keep struggling or settling for less. That’s why I’m bout to say ✌🏾to the DMV area.
Ha, I am moving for that same reason from the DMV, planning to move to the Nashville area with my remote DC job, already my money is garnering me more in the home market. I can’t wait to leave actually....
I live in the DMV area and happy to see Alexandria VA repping #2 on the list. It’s true however as a black woman from this area many of us are thriving well above the median income in this area. Great area 💜
I'm looking to move to the DC area end of the year and have been doing heavy research on surrounding areas, mainly Alexandria,VA and Bethesda, MD. It's funny because I would never have guessed Alexandria was such a thriving place for Black Women because when I look on RU-vid and social media the people I see making content mainly are non- Black. I was a bit nervous lol Yall gotta start posting Alexandria vlogs or IG Reels or something to represent lol
As a native Californian born and raised in Los Angeles, you cannot live off of $40,000 anywhere in California. You may want to up that to at least $70,000 for a single person. 1bdrm apts. In just a regular neighborhood are renting at no less than $1,800 and that will pay for rent in the 'hood'.
Agreed I thought it was just me lol I make 80k and I’m struggling in Cali. I do have two children but regardless with the cost of living you need to be making at least 100k to live comfortably
I retired in 2015 and moved to #1 Missouri City, Texas from California. Best decision ever. We absolutely love it. It is super diverse. It has beautiful neighborhoods. There are lots of Black entrepreneurs. Black people are thriving. Before the pandemic, the price of houses was low. Sadly, like every place else not so much anymore. But still reasonable by California standards. Three things I do not like: 1) the weather we’ve lived thru 2 major hurricanes so far. Parts of it is prone to flooding and the humidity is awful. 2) Property Taxes are sky high. 3) The politics: open carry and anti-choice. Although, I’m married it seems like there’s a good dating scene; my daughter, God daughter and a family friend have found husbands. It’s the Bible Belt so it’s still somewhat traditional.
Alexandria should NOT be on this list. Hell the DMV in general. But the Northern Virginia area is not cheap by far. I’ve been here going on 11 years and $40K is nothing to survive on. Unless you’re a business owner, nurse, federal contractor, government worker, or in the IT field, you would be living paycheck to paycheck on $40K. Most people have 2 & 3 jobs, rent rooms, commute, and take public transportation or ride share DAILY. Mainly, building new businesses drove up COL even higher. 1.) Northern VA & D.C. offer higher salaries bc it’s more expensive. If you’re making $80K and live in D.C., you’re probably paying at LEAST $1700 for an apartment. And that’s in the hood. For jobs that are in high demand, some employers will pay for you to relocate & offer sign on bonuses. Nurses and Police Officers are in HIGH demand here and offering $5K sign on bonuses. For DC Police, they’re paying $60K base, $20K sign on bonus, and $65K after 18 months on the job. Federal workers & law enforcement officers get locality pay, overtime, hazard pay, shift differential, uniform costs, etc. so that doesn’t eat your take home pay too much. 2. Since they’re building new businesses, traffic is even worse than it was when I moved here. Most people don’t even live in the town they work in bc it’s so expensive and they don’t get locality pay. So they live in small towns & outskirts, Maryland, & commute. I’m talking driving anywhere from 45 minutes to 2 hours DAILY with little to no traffic. 3. Anybody that wants to move to the Northern Virginia area- really need to do their homework. On any given day, you’re in traffic. And I mean stop & go or a complete standstill. And not because there’s construction, a funeral procession, road repairs, parade, events, or accidents. To avoid that, most government workers, take the train or “slug.” The latter meaning driving to Woodbridge, park, and then ride with someone you don’t know but they’re going to the same place or area. We have HOV lanes & before 10a going North, you have to have at least 3 people in the car with you. From 11a-3p going South, you can get in the HOV lanes by yourself. After 3p-6p it’s going South and after 6p anybody can get in the HOV lane. Now I think you have to have an EZ pass to get in any HOV lane. 4.) Nobody tells you that the commute and driving in general, will garnish your wages too lol. You could off an exit for Manassas and it’s still damn an hour’s drive before actually being in the town. Downtown areas, D.C. Arlington, Alexandria, Dulles, Vienna, Annandale,Falls Church, Occoquan, Sterling, Springfield, Tyson’s Corner, Fairfax, etc.- you’re gonna have to pay for parking. Some parking garages in D.C. charge $15, I’ve seen others as high as $60. Most times you’re parking on a street and putting money in a meter. Unless you have a parking pass, you better research to see if there’s any free parking garages or business owned parking private lots. Unless it’s in an office building, you have to find somewhere else to park. 5. Every year, by law, you have to have your car inspected. Any non factory upgrades, is an automatic fail. They’re constantly changing laws on what you can have enhanced on your car and usually you find out when you fail an inspection or get pulled over for it. Often times, police don’t cite you for it. But you’ll have to put the factory stuff on and get it reinspected again. Don’t get me started on HOA fees. Civil War monuments and battlefields, Confederate flags, and the police not doing jack shit to stop street racers. Want to adopt a pet from a shelter? It’s $350 now and you have 30 days to get them spayed or neutered or they’ll “repossess” said pet. Already have pets? You need a pet license. No I’m not talking about a pet deposit, an actual tag to put your animal’s collar. If you don’t mind all the bs, Northern Virginia is lit. With the exception of one particular county, the police officers are really nice.They don’t harass people really. They might tail you and run your plates but for the most part they’re chillen at Wawa or I95 talkin shit. And they make $50K base salary. The people can be a*holes but for the most part, everyone is nice and minds their business. It’s not a lot of violent crime where I live- just Walmart thieves, methheads and dumb kids breaking into your car. We have a FB page exposing them 😂
I’m from Phoenix arizona born and raised 🤦🏽♀️ horrible place it has become and the sun ☀️ is deadly and makes me miserable 😖 happy to say bye arizona I’ll be picking a new home 🏡 based off this list in October….. yaaaaaaayyy
Take these kinda lists with a grain of salt…..I’ve lived in Illinois for over 30yrs. It is one of the top 5 states that ppl are moving OUT of! U couldn’t pay me to live in Aurora, IL.
I would recommend doing more research before moving to any of these areas. Of course, as a woman, you would want to know about male prospects and other like-minded types.
Add Denver, CO to this list as a place to avoid. When I lived there up until a few months ago, I knew SEVERAL professional black women who left that city with a QUICKNESS. In professional management positions in marketing and in tech-they all complained of the lack of diversity, which leads to lack of respect, shallow dating pool, lack of a sizeable and visible black middle class/professional community, and so on. I told them it wasn't that much better there for us professional black males as well; I left after five years and I actually stayed 3 years longer than most of my other brothers and sisters. We all moved to places like DC metro or DFW and are THRIVING.
I just looked today on a list of best American cities, and Denver was the 1st. I’m a BW and my husband is a WM. When he went out there he said he noticed a lot of black people being treated poorly in the airport, and Publix places and such. During his brief time, he said he heard a BM leave a restaurant talking out loud how he’s sick of this bleep about white peoples behavior.
@@Mz.ScorpioSexy76 it’s a diverse city about the size of LongBeach. But it’s racist asf. All the Blacks, Latinos and Asians live towards the southern and Eastern and Western parts of the city while whites Live in the nicer parts to the north. The food is bomb though
Amazing list! Thank you for putting in the effort and research. As a single black woman, who will be moving out of NYC next year, I was very happy to watch this video. 😊
Black women hold the most degrees than any race, so we thrive!!! But don't move to Texas...it's too crowded. 😂 In all seriousness, the DFW area has a good job market and is always growing, which is what attracted me when relocating from Seattle years ago.
This was so very inspiring. A lot of great selections on there. Some unexpected ones, and others I figured would be placed on it. I think it’s a wise list to adhere to, for almost anyone in the USA. Truly, moving to almost any of these cities would likely not turn out to be a bad thing. They all deserve a chance.
Why leave out "dating" ??? partnership/relationships are equally as important....might be last on the list for many or some but important. imagine having all this and still being along unless its personal choice. i won't watch...
I live in SoCal, love you guys but Moreno Valley is definitely a D for crime! It used to be really nice but now it’s gang infested. I wouldn’t move there alone as a woman, nor would I go to Hawthorne. Rancho is cool, it’s nice out there.
I live in Rancho Cucamonga, my house is valued at $911,500.00. Come here earning $60k and you're going to struggle...but you're going to be doing it with style!😘
Although I usually enjoy BE post....this information is erroneous in terms of the poverty level. In the DMV (DC area) as well as other major cities the poverty level is about 40,000 or less. You can't qualify for an 1bedroom apt. unless your income is at least 56,000.
Yup. I'm in the DMV and I'm looking to relocate. The cost of living is nuts, the dating pool is horrible and DC crime is insane. You're risking your life just from taking a train ride.
@@BlackExcellist the detail was astonishing and yes I am in Philadephia and the area you selected was correct. I loved the variety where black women thrive. Go ahead with your good self. 🥰
I was pleasantly surprised to see Irving, Texas on the list! My current resident. I was looking for other potential places to live so good to know I can stay put along with Grand Prairie and Arlington right next door to Irving.
@@rachelsweets is really expensive here. The townhouse in this little town called Wendell which is the suburbs of Raleigh $1,800. For a townhouse, $1,800, mind you no basement. Oh by the way, no pool around there, no golf course. Plus, you have to make three times the amount of what you make in order to move in a town home, or a single family home. Just do your homework before you come to Raleigh. You have to pay taxes on everything. What I mean by that is you have to pay taxes on your car every year by taking it through inspection pay for your tags sticker. Don't have a new car, because you will be paying in the hundreds every year. It's just expensive here. Remember this, taxes 7.5%
@@juliawhite7152 the thing is $1,800 may be perfect for you in California but you got to remember they pay different here in North Carolina so you come here from California and for the first few months it's going to be affordable but once they start paying you the going rate for this state, you're going to rethink what I just said. Trust me, I'm from up North and I used to say the same thing as you. Trust me on this, $1800 here is your $3,500 in California. Only time you probably can make it here if you sell your house in California, but once you get here you better take your time with that money because if you blow through it, I'm telling you will struggle here.
I live in Brooklyn, NY and am looking to move outside the city. I've heard about New Rochelle, but never really considered it, but will do my own research.
It was extremely boring and a ghost town 11 years ago. Nothing was there but the Cinema and Monroe College. I remember looking out my dorm seeing tumbleweed blowing down the street 😂. I am considering it now as it must be much more developed now.
I grew up in Westchester County. I went to school in New Rochelle, NY for college I don’t think that’s a good city for BW. The salary range is low that we are striving for.
Don’t do it! New Rochelle is very much a sleepy, family suburb. I always had to spend money going back into the city/Harlem to see my friends. It’s a racially diverse town, but not progressive in terms of shops, restaurants, things to do, etc. and lacks good public transit and walkability.
The good thing about all of these other places is that New Orleans is charging for rent and home prices just like everywhere else EXCEPT the houses her a decrepit! In crime neighborhoods . These homes for sale and for rent are shacks.
Very informative video but I’m not sure where your getting the Cali stats from. I’m in Southern California now and there’s nothing diverse about it at all. Nothing but Asians and Hispanics (mostly new immigrants). Rarely do you come across blacks anymore unless you’re in the hood. All the blacks I know are leaving. Cali was the place to be 10-30 years ago but it’s definitely not the same now. 👎
Thank you for this. I was considering Cali, but your comment scares me. I was looking at being in more well to do Black areas because that is what I’m used to, not the hood as someone else mentioned, but predominantly Black areas so that cancels it out. The housing rising prices are enough for me to turn the other cheek. Curious though, which other areas Blacks you know are relocating to?
I’m from Cali - Bay Area - you are right the vibe is no longer there. I moved away years ago. My college roommate recently moved back to her hometown Berkeley, she regrets it! I go home often and yep San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley- total multicultural, Afro, hip vibe is gone! 20 years ago yes it was poppin!
Right, I’m like for black women yeah right. CA is no longer black friendly. I especially would never want to raise a black male in most parts of CA. The lack of diversity I am noticing became worse after the Pandemic. Even the work place diversity is awful. The school systems are trash. Unless you make a million plus your place will likely be outdated and small. Don’t be a women that enjoys shopping and makeup etc, you will have no room to put it all. I hate to not like my hometown but it’s awful. You have to be a freakin model to get a guy’s attention. Nothing in California screams black women winning. Unless you’re a two parent household having more then one child will cause you a great deal of set backs. Even if you had a lot of money it’s stressful out here and people are so rude and unfriendly. I don’t feel safe leaving nor coming home. How are you supposed to date in a city that takes a hour to drive there and a hour wait for a table. Most people out here are in relationships for a roommate situation not cause they’re in love. It’s so dirty out here. Most people need cars to commute even for groceries unless you order in all the time.
@@sherylsavage1573ame I’m still here because of my family we are moving to Suisun in a couple weeks from Pleasanton…I grew up in Daly City I could never afford to move there now…if my family wasn’t here my husband and I would probably leave. I am a strong believer that it takes a village to raise a family and my husbands side are not very connected. Plus they live in NYC and it’s just as expensive. It seems like within the last decade the black people have just disappeared. Even in Oakland where my mom grew up it’s mostly Mexican.
Ohhh nooo. Not Mesa, AZ. That’s one of the most racist places for black people. I would say Chandler.. Gilbert areas. However over the last 2-3 years there’s been an influx new people so maybe it’s changed.
Moreno Valley is THE WORST city to go to. I grew up there and the city has changed SO MUCH! Half of the buildings are empty, there are no jobs there you have no choice BUT to commute out of the city to find a decent job and there are no activities in the city. You have to commute and it's really dirty there. I moved out of Moreno Valley for college and NEVER looked back.
😂😂😂 my moved there in 2005 and lived there for 10 years! I was like this place is on the list. The city is growing due to the affordability but when I lived there jobs are hard to come by. You can find only retail and teacher/ education jobs. It’s always a military town. I’m like who is thriving lol 😂 it’s a hood place for two income families
30k to 40k in 2022 is just about below the poverty line🤦🏽♀️ I know dang well BW are pulling way higher. We are the most educated and many of us have our own businesses. This list is not placing us in the appropriate light. I don’t think this site is actually run by AA people, it feels like it’s an AA AI🧐 The income of most BW living in Alexandria VA is 70k to 100k+. 🙄
Hello! I just discovered your channel and new subbie. Thank you for sharing your research information. I use to live in Grand Prairie and Arlington. Arlington crime has gone up since I moved 2014 according to a Family Friend that still lives there. Awhile back a young BW had disappeared from her appartments and days later she was found dead in her car there's a RU-vid video. No one has been arrest for this crime.
PALMDALE!!?? 😂😂. SERIOUSLY? How sway? I’m in LA county and that ain’t it. I do not have a delusion that Palmdale is safe or that salaries are high. Most people there commute down to the LA Basin an hour away. Not too much industry in PD. Some aerospace but ummmm.. uh uhn for safety. Housing prices are lower than below , but I would NOT choose to make it my forever home. 🙅🏾♀️🙅🏾♀️🙅🏾♀️🙅🏾♀️🙅🏾♀️🙅🏾♀️🙅🏾♀️
Jersey didn't make the list in either side 🤔 makes me sad because I know a good amount of women, black families in general, who are thriving. Lots of entrepreneurs. Definitely has it's challenges but what place doesn't??
I do like Mesa and the idea of living in the southwest as I’ve visited there before….however I’m unsure. I saw some aka bumper stickers in a suburb of Albuquerque while driving through….I thought that was funny and a bit unexpected
What’s wrong with Fort Lauderdale, FL? I just visited there the beginning of the year. There were so many Black people everywhere we went and they were an entire vibe! They were working class employed at almost every restaurant and store we went to. Can you all do an update every quarter to be sure the information is accurate and up to date. Black women are degreed up! And will not survive on a 40-50k salary unless they don’t desire to grow. I make almost 80k in RI and that’s like making 40k.
Let me add some more cities to the don't move to list St Louis, MO and the whole state of Illinois with exception of Chicago and Chicago suburbs. Places to add are Kansas City , MO , Bronwsville ,Texas and Huntsville, Alabama.
Only $30k for Palmdale, CA? Isn’t that below poverty in California? I’ve been looking at homes in California, and $30k income is like zero in California. Can someone chime in? Thank you for always making these videos. They start conversations and definitely broaden my knowledge of other areas in the country.
I live in the Los Angeles suburbs. $30K a year is $2500 per month. Then you have to account for taxes...Definitely not enough to purchase a home in Palmdale or anywhere else in SoCal! Paying rent...$30k is not going to cut it.
@@ThePresentTimeNow You're welcome. You're CORRECT! $30K a year will get you a position couch surfing or multiple roommates if you're in a rental situation. Buying a home?! Impossible!!
@@chocchick5890 I would like to relocate to CA for a fresh start and change of scenery but my home is a new build, I have a lot of equity, and it’s bigger than what I’d get in California for the price. I had to confirm the income because even in my state, $30k doesn’t get you anything, barely an apartment for rent or private residence. Also, I’m tired of paying taxes - I feel like I’m being robbed annually lol
I’m born and raised in Houston, Tx…. I do NOT recommend Black women or men relocating to the Dallas/Irving/Richardson … hell ANYTHING north Texas. RUN like I did… metro Atlanta is where it’s at!
That’s funny I lived in new Rochelle for about a year I moved back with my parents in April so I can save and purchase my own property with the next year. I was renting a 1 bedroom for $1,600. I loved my apartment and wish I kept it but if I did I’d always be renting. it’s hard to save when your paying such high rent even for some one who makes on average 40k-50k a year! Regardless I do recommend New Rochelle if I can find a property within my price range when I’m ready to purchase I’d definitely consider moving back.
Ma'am, I am not sure where you are getting your Cali information from you that is incorrect. Palmdale in the new Compton. No you can not live of of 40k a year out there. The primary language is Spanish and should speak volumes as to the demographics. I lived there almost all of my life and moved recently. I would never tell a anyone black to move to the AV area. It's a black hole.
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Can anybody give advice on moving with little to no money? Any programs or outreach programs I can apply for? 👀👀😬😬😬 I haven’t picked an actual area yet, hence why I’m here, but I have to make something shake for me and my 5 year old. My current city is small with no visible growth, we don’t even have a city bus or public transportation. So I’m not able to get around due to having car troubles. The nearest city with those options are an hour apart north or south.
@@jillpatton3432 the only relocation packages I’ve seen are for those for who are nurses or have degrees or certifications and I don’t have any of that.
Moving with little to no money is challenging, especially with a small child. I advise that you save as much as you can, pinpoint exactly where you want to move to, how much security deposit and 1st months rent will be (I recommend that you have at least 2 months of rent). Decide how you will travel there (car, plane, bus or train) and how much will these travel expenses cost you. Take a look at your credit, if it isn't at least at 620 (acceptable to rent a decent apartment) then start working on it. Will you be able to transfer your job? If not, you will need to research employment opportunities in your field of experience. Lastly, once you decide on your new home destination, join a couple of groups (Facebook, RU-vid etc) so you can network and make acquaintances that will be of value to your transition.
I chose to be poor, so none wants anything from me. I live at the Midnight Mission in Skid Row, in downtown Los Angeles, California. I have a private room and bath for life.
Raleigh, NC is not great. Been here for 7 years and am ready to go. Food leaves alot to be desired. I am originally ftom NYC. Most likely will be moving to AZ. Honestly, everywhere has its pros and cons.
How about main? I think sometimes blk women would fair well as long as they don't deal with slum boyfriends, husband's, fathers, or sons that are in a low vibrational energy 🤔 But on our own we are women and we can live in more places without the drama. Sad part is too many of us are problk men why they are not soo much pro blk women and put us in harm way or harm us emotionally or physically. Be safe divest from drama no matter what and be around those who don't see a blk wome are people who should not ne happy and should suffer in your home. If we are honest too many people in the community get bothered by the joy and peace or a blk women. God forbid you have financial wealth and security.
Crime is out of control. It's not as diverse as people may say or think. Wayyyy over priced. Low paying jobs. Worst drivers in the US, and therefore the highest insurance rates in the US.
