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If you’re tired of living in a place where it feels like winter never ends, having to put on 10 layers of clothing just to get to your mailbox, and paying exorbitant heating bills, it might be time for a move. Can you imagine a life without having to scrape ice off your windshield every morning and never having to shovel snow?
Cold isn’t just something that can chill you to your bones, studies have found that it’s 20 times deadlier than hot weather, so if you needed another excuse, a move that allows you to enjoy a more mild climate year-round could be beneficial for your health too. Of course, there are plenty of spots where it rarely or never snows, so you’ll want to know where to go.
San Diego, California
Known for some of the best weather in the country, you can look forward to temperatures in the 60s and 70s throughout the year in San Diego. It doesn’t get too hot as it’s influenced by the cool temperatures of the Pacific Ocean, yet it’s rarely cold enough to require more than a sweatshirt.
Take advantage of the outdoors all year long, with a wide range of water sports on offer from swimming, diving, and surfing to sailing and kayaking, along with great golf, miles and miles of scenic hikes, paths for running and biking, and much more. With countless beautiful beaches, you could spend every day on the sand if you wanted to.
Little Rock, Arkansas
The state of Arkansas experiences a mix of weather, with the further north you go, the colder it is during the winter. Little Rock enjoys milder winters with less than an inch of snowfall annually, and if you consider yourself outdoorsy or just want to enjoy walks in the sunshine, you’ll definitely want to tour some of the Little Rock houses for sale.
The capital city also offers a low cost of living, with utilities, groceries, and housing cheaper than many other destinations. When moving from most states, you can expect expenses to be anywhere from 10 to 15 percent less. If you’re in a very pricy place currently, like San Francisco or New York City, you’ll find it very inexpensive.
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
While it’s not cheap, consider Hawaii if you want to enjoy a tropical fantasy with temperatures in the 70s and 80s throughout the year. You’ll find it on all the islands, but Kailua-Kona is a trendy city to move to from the mainland, located on the island of Hawaii, otherwise known as the Big Island. The cost of living is lower than the Hawaiian average, with housing notably less than it is on the island of Oahu.
Moving to the Big Island means you’ll have gorgeous beaches, opportunities for swimming, snorkeling, hiking, and all sorts of other activities just minutes from your door, with all that sunshine to enjoy it in too.
Charleston, South Carolina
Even during the coldest months of the year, temperatures rarely dip below freezing in Charleston, and there are plenty of activities to enjoy in warm weather, like golfing, kayaking, and boating. Plus, it offers Southern charms, rich history with many Civil War sites to explore, and one of the best food scenes in the country.
Santa Barbara, California
California’s central coast enjoys a Mediterranean climate with nearly 300 days of sunshine a year, often referred to as the “American Riviera,” complete with swaying palm trees and fabulous beaches. There are lots of cultural offerings and farmer’s markets where you can pick up fresh seafood, ripe California avocados, and other produce to enjoy with a local bottle of wine.
