Mola Ram Suda Ram Posted March 19, 2013 Posted March 19, 2013 Yes, come to Utah. Get out of that hell hole that is CA.I would say more but I will be too political.
Brenda Posted March 19, 2013 Posted March 19, 2013 (edited) I prefer not living in Utah. Maybe I'm wrong, but the Church seems to get a lot of disrespect and criticism there. It bothers me to see it. We don't seem to get that where I live. It feels like it's appreciated more outside of the predominantly LDS areas. Again, I could be wrong. Just my perception. But I love visiting and thrill in the occasional immersion in our Mormon culture. I'm afraid if I lived there, I would take it for granted.And I totally understand the need to get out of California. Edited March 19, 2013 by Brenda
thesometimesaint Posted March 19, 2013 Posted March 19, 2013 Except for two years at BYU I've lived out in Saddam and Gomorrah all of my adult life. While it is a challenge at times, I prefer it to the social claustrophobia I felt at BYU of the mid 1970's.
sweetpotatoh Posted March 20, 2013 Posted March 20, 2013 I prefer not living in Utah. Maybe I'm wrong, but the Church seems to get a lot of disrespect and criticism there. It bothers me to see it. We don't seem to get that where I live. It feels like it's appreciated more outside of the predominantly LDS areas. Again, I could be wrong. Just my perception. But I love visiting and thrill in the occasional immersion in our Mormon culture. I'm afraid if I lived there, I would take it for granted.And I totally understand the need to get out of California.Brenda, the ward I came from in rural Utah is awesome. The ward I belong to in San Diego is awesome. Utah is a great state and it is easy to blend in with the Mormon culture there. It is like a buffet, take and use what you like and leave the rest on the table. As for the criticism of the church in Utah, it is easy enough to ignore. I do love California and all that it has to offer. I don't see myself ever moving back to Utah. My Inlaws are ready to get out of Utah County after last winter. My fil has sworn to never spend another winter in any part of Utah that isn't St. George. Utah is a good state and California is a great state. Ymmv.
Brenda Posted March 20, 2013 Posted March 20, 2013 (edited) Brenda, the ward I came from in rural Utah is awesome. The ward I belong to in San Diego is awesome. Utah is a great state and it is easy to blend in with the Mormon culture there. It is like a buffet, take and use what you like and leave the rest on the table. As for the criticism of the church in Utah, it is easy enough to ignore. I do love California and all that it has to offer. I don't see myself ever moving back to Utah. My Inlaws are ready to get out of Utah County after last winter. My fil has sworn to never spend another winter in any part of Utah that isn't St. George. Utah is a good state and California is a great state. Ymmv.You sound like one of those people who are happy wherever they are. What a great attitude. I'm afraid I couldn't ignore the criticism. Turning the other cheek is not one of my strengths. Southern Utah is one of the best vacation spots on the planet, but St. George is too hot, IMO. Tell your fil to come to the Pacific NW. Mild weather. Barely any snow. Green and gorgeous. And don't believe all those silly rumors about rain. Edited March 20, 2013 by Brenda 1
Garden Girl Posted March 22, 2013 Posted March 22, 2013 (edited) And I totally understand the need to get out of California.As a native Californian (7th generation... my family helped settle CA, and included two governors and thousands of acres of Spanish land grants which of course we lost with statehood, etc), I loved So Cal growing up in the 1940's - 50's... my little town of Rialto, and San Bernardino, were wonderful. Later, going back, I was stunned at what that area has become. That's all I can say or I, too, will be too political. I can never go back to live, and haven't been there to visit for years...I am now happily entrenched in the beautiful Pacific Northwest... the central Oregon coast...My time at BYU gave me an appreciation for Utah and its diverse beauty...GG Edited March 22, 2013 by Garden Girl 1
thesometimesaint Posted March 25, 2013 Posted March 25, 2013 (edited) As a native Californian (7th generation... my family helped settle CA, and included two governors and thousands of acres of Spanish land grants which of course we lost with statehood, etc), I loved So Cal growing up in the 1940's - 50's... my little town of Rialto, and San Bernardino, were wonderful. Later, going back, I was stunned at what that area has become. That's all I can say or I, too, will be too political. I can never go back to live, and haven't been there to visit for years...I am now happily entrenched in the beautiful Pacific Northwest... the central Oregon coast...My time at BYU gave me an appreciation for Utah and its diverse beauty...GGYou'll be happy to know that Rialto is making a mini come back. Still to early to tell if it's anything more than a mini one though. San Bernardino is still a basket case. Sad to see as I grew too up there in the 60's(with four years in Alabama mixed in). An hour from the beech, an hour from the mountains, and hour from the desert. When we first moved there we were in a small neighborhood surrounded by orange groves and the next closest neighborhood was 3 miles away. Now it just one large rundown city.I guess its true that All things change, even our fondest remembrances of them, once you leave you can never come back to the same home again. Edited March 25, 2013 by thesometimesaint
cursor Posted April 1, 2013 Posted April 1, 2013 My Husband' date=' 5 children and I are toying with the idea of moving to Utah. We are sick of living in California and the lack of morals that come with it.[/quote']I was born in Utah and spent growing up years from 6th grade through high school in Santa Barbara — so I really feel more socially connected to the geography and the people, I like diversity. After my mission (in California!) I lived in Utah the next 25+ years. Since my wife had never lived outside Utah, we decided to revisit California. We've been here (just south of Santa Barbara) for these last 13 years, and don't plan to ever relocate to Utah — despite the fact that our siblings and children live there (and my father).But hey ... the grass is always greener on the other side of the hill. He [your husband] will be making approx. 1' date='800 a month gross, is that enough to survive on in Utah comfortably in order for me to stay home with my children or would I need to find a job as well?[/quote']I'll echo the expressed caution that others have shared regarding affordability. Success will depend on where you intend to live. Certainly the fact that you're resourceful is a big plus.The cost of living in Utah (UT) is lower than the nationwide average. The average yearly pay in Utah is $39,397.00, which is lower than the U.S. average annual salary by $7,345.00. The consumer price index (CPI) of 209 in Utah is 6.70% lower than the U.S. city average CPI of 224.This is calculated by averaging the information about the major metropolitan areas of the state and not by taking the state cost of living information directly. The factors in the calculation include the average Utah annual salary, Utah tax rates and the regional Utah consumer price index.[... scroll down the page for cost of living for specific towns ...]source: http://www.cityratin...h/#.UVnzJBw3t8E
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