Americans Regret Buying a Home in These Big Cities

Julia Clum - December 15, 2022
Share
Americans Regret Buying a Home in These Big Cities
Things to Do in Anchorage: Images of Its Best Experiences
Frommers.com

Anchorage, Alaska

You may know Anchorage for its snow and natural landscape, but the city has many qualities that would take you by surprise. For starters, a surprisingly high cost of living, especially if you come from the Midwest. It’s normal to pay $5-6 for a gallon of milk, $4 for a gallon of gas, and so on. Another thing, if you love dogs, this is the city for you. If you dislike dogs, stay far, far away: nearly everyone in Anchorage has a dog.

Interestingly, but perhaps not surprisingly, Anchorage is not a fashionable city. Function is king over all. Considering the heavy snow, diverse landscape, and wild animals, practical clothing makes perfect sense. Alaska is also so separated from the rest of the states, newcomers remark it sometimes feels like its own country. If you crave familiarity, comfort, and ease, you will regret moving to Anchorage, Alaska.

<< Previous

NEXT >>

This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is image-46.png
Unsplash.com

Salt Lake City, Utah

This year, Salt Lake City locals voted on reasons not to move to Salt Lake City. They came up with 17 reasons, and I’ll list the best ones here. The top reason was the stigma that comes with being a permanent resident. People think Salt Lake is divided into two groups: crazy liberals and rich Mormons. While this is not the case, you will automatically be categorized into one of those groups if you move there. The second major reason is the ever-growing crime rate. Salt lake city has a property crime score of 95, and the national average is 35.

The next reason is the student population. There’s a large number of college kids in Salt Lake, and everyone knows young people can be rambunctious. Lastly, the Mormon population has a heavy influence on alcohol regulation. One of their core beliefs is no alcohol consumption. As a result, it is illegal to serve alcohol before 11 am, and alcohol can’t be purchased anywhere on Sunday. If you like to let loose and drink, this is not the city for you.

<< Previous

NEXT >>

This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is image-47.png
Realestate.usnews.com

Charlotte, North Carolina

Just like Salt Lake City, locals voted on the reasons you should not move to Charlotte, North Carolina. While Charlotte is known for its excellent schools, the funding is coming straight from your taxes. Even if you don’t have any school-aged kids, you’ll be paying for other people’s. In North Carolina, a private school costs about $10,000 per year in tuition. Furthermore, Charlotte is lacking in job opportunities. Unless you specialize in finance or tech, you’ll have a hard time landing a job. Even if one of those is your field, the hiring companies are picky and only look for employees with previous experience.

If you love delicious, unique food, stay as far as possible from Charlotte. They are not known for anything food-wise. Charlotte is known for their brewery scene, but locals report it does not live up to the hype. The brewing market is oversaturated and is not unique from each other. Furthermore, the brewery scene used to be geared towards the older crowd, and now younger folks have taken over, much to the former’s displeasure. If you want a city known for brews, Charlotte probably won’t meet your expectations.

<< Previous

NEXT >>

Hawaii.gov

Honolulu, Hawaii

Hawaii seems like a gentle, tropical paradise. Everyone dreams of visiting at least once, and many others dream of retiring there. You should visit, but think twice before moving there. There’s more to Honolulu than a few pretty beaches. For one, people who try to change the existing culture are miserable there. The locals are set in their ways and will view any pushiness as an entitlement. Once you are perceived as rude, absolutely no one will feel pressured to help you out.

If you’re coming to Honolulu to retire, good for you. If you’re coming as a young person, you will be hard-pressed to find a job. Remote work and hospitality are your only main options. Raising children is difficult in Honolulu; they will most likely have to move away to find jobs. The last reason, Hawaii is isolated. You may be drawn into its beauty now, but you will be very far from your relationships on the mainland. Honolulu is a wonderful city, but it’s much harder to live in than most imagine.

<< Previous

NEXT >>

Visitomaha.com

Omaha, Nebraska

Omaha is known for two things: a great zoo and being located in Nebraska. If you move there, prepare to be bored. The most exciting thing that happens is the tornados that pass through. In fact, Omaha is situated right on the main path of “Tornado Alley.” The winters are cold, and the summers are rainy. People come to Omaha to buy cheap property, then get hit in the face with a high property tax.

Even born and bred Nebraskans agree Omaha is not worth moving to. While it harbors some great universities, the public schooling system is actually quite poor. Lastly, Omaha is very isolated. Even with an airplane, it takes several hours to get anywhere worth going, and longer by train or car. If you have any interest in traveling, Omaha is not the place for you.

<< Previous

NEXT >>

 

iStock.com

Washington D.C.

D.C. has experienced a serious exodus. In 2020, 18,000 more residents left D.C. than the year before. This was probably due to the freedom that remote work gave them during the pandemic. D.C. has no lack of critics; hundreds of people responded to this thread explaining why they hate D.C. The top complaint in every big city is traffic, and of course, D.C. is no exception. The people are also known to be cold and unfriendly. One user even reported out of all the places they’ve lived, they found D.C. the hardest place to make friends.

Another major flaw with D.C. is everyone is required to pay federal taxes, and they have no representation in congress. This is wildly unconstitutional. Furthermore, 18% of residents live below the poverty line. Last, and the worst reason, is that your school or workplace dictates your social class in D.C.. This attitude helps people float through life on nothing but their reputation.

<< Previous

NEXT >>

Southerntrippers.com

Memphis, Tennessee

Last, but not least, we have Memphis, Tennessee. Even locals freely admit that Memphis is a terrible place to live, and they don’t understand why people move there. They’ve got everything: high crime rates, high poverty rates, limited public transport, and a shrinking population. Many residents just shift on over to Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Residents also note that it’s less developed than other cities, getting staple chain corporations like Trader Joe’s later than other cities. It is about a two-hour drive for any outdoor activities. However, Memphis is not completely without upsides. Locals love the food, the music, and the energy of the city, but if you didn’t grow up there, it’s probably best to stay away.

<< Previous

Advertisement
Advertisement