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_caspar_ wrote

(u.s. context) I know folks live (or used to, might be harder these days) on river boats moving up and down the mississippi. not the cleanest of waterways I imagine. I wonder how sea level rise and shifting coastlines will effect infrastructure along all coasts over the next 20-40 years or so. I certainly would not consider the southeast and gulf coast for wilder and more frequent hurricane seasons. living on one of the great lakes could be promising if one can handle being off-water during the long winters.

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ruin wrote

We’re actually considering the southeast for our next move. Super cheap land and cost of living just 30 min from the coast and the weather would make life much easier. Also like to move pretty frequently (5 years is our longest) so not too concerned with long term climate effects.

Have learned a lot living on the farm for the last five years, but it’s too expensive to maintain without a solid day job and the long winters are tough. Just staying warm is a lot of work and basics like fuel/wood and clothing add up to a considerable expense.

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_caspar_ wrote

interesting. I imagine the cost of living being low, but having lived through too many long hot summers, I can't do the heat anymore. the high humidity makes it almost twice as unbearable, and its only getting hotter. in five years it might be doable for some, but I think there will still be a noticeable difference.

Im also craving snow and mountains these days, but understand how costly winters can be. maybe something in the middle ... Appalachia?

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ruin wrote

If you’re near the coast the temp is much more bearable. Northern FL is definitely more comfortable than say Atlanta or Dallas.

Appalachia is great, but everyone wants to move nearer the ocean this time around. We’re also trying to make sure that if the kids decide that they want to go to school they can and that we aren’t in such in a remote area that it limits opportunities for them as they get older. Tough balance sometimes.

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