Agree- Kyle does such a great job with these videos.
@erinmcneil1465
3 жыл бұрын
I love seeing El Paso, Tucson, and Albuquerque so high up on the list. The Southwest is beautiful and had wonderful culture, it's nice to see it get some appreciation.
@AnthonyPinoAntonio
3 жыл бұрын
Albuquerque is my hometown, always wanted to visit Tucson and El Paso.
@billybob4159
3 жыл бұрын
@@AnthonyPinoAntonio I live in Gallup 🙅🏼♂️
@AnthonyPinoAntonio
3 жыл бұрын
@@billybob4159 Gallup, NM. Land of green chile stews and frybread.
@ryanchrisgomez
3 жыл бұрын
@Angelo River I dunno if you really can consider it to be the same metro area, it straddles an international border so even though there’s a fair amount of come-and-go, they’re still pretty distinct cities with distinct cultures and of course are in completely different countries. Good amount of cooperation, but El Paso definitely doesn’t feel any bigger than any of these other cities, despite its proximity to Juarez. In any case, Juarez is also much more dangerous than El Paso.
@Ember-Rodriguez
3 жыл бұрын
@@AnthonyPinoAntonio I would recommend visiting Tucson in the spring to hike and see the desert in full bloom. If not schedule around an event like the book festival, day of the dead, spring/fall street fair, or most notably the gem and mineral show (its the largest in the world so traffic and lodging may be an issue but my friends always found a place).
@DrBeauHightower
3 жыл бұрын
Albuquerque represent!
@No1reallydies
3 жыл бұрын
Coolest chiro on KZitem !
@DrBeauHightower
3 жыл бұрын
@@No1reallydies thanks for the support 🤘
@scarefrow1
3 жыл бұрын
Taco Burger life
@potroast1794
3 жыл бұрын
You forgot to mention the other lab based industry in Albuquerque lol
@davidmandelstamm8725
3 жыл бұрын
Looks like Albuquerque is about to get greener! 😂
@frankmerrill2366
8 ай бұрын
As far as him not mentioning it, there's a METHod to his madness, lol!
@user-ss9wg2yq3o
15 күн бұрын
@davidmandelstamm8725: or bluer
@crazeyjoe
3 жыл бұрын
With regards to Fresno and Albuquerque, if one is considering to relocate to these cities, the crime is very high there.
@elianotari5132
3 жыл бұрын
I knew about Albuquerque, but is that also true for Fresno?
@crazeyjoe
3 жыл бұрын
@@elianotari5132 The crime rate in Fresno is lower than Albuquerque's, however, the crime rate in Fresno is 60% higher than the US average.
@lafan9872
3 жыл бұрын
Nobody moves to Fresno or Bakersfield, you leave it lol
@semimba
3 жыл бұрын
Both Fresno and ABQ are armpits. Might as well live in Modesto
@noranekosparks4177
3 жыл бұрын
@@lafan9872 I did. Miss the fruit, but not the crime.
@mrp4242
3 жыл бұрын
I live in the Boise area (Boy-see). Great town. The area has certainly grown the past 10 years considerably, and very much so since I was a kid growing up in Eastern Oregon. Good shout out.
@PeakBagger999
3 жыл бұрын
And I heard the safest city of it’s size as well.
@MikeP2055
3 жыл бұрын
Haha, I live in Salt Lake and even from down here I muttered to myself, "Bup-bup-bup, it's 'Boy-see', not 'Boy-zee'." Incidentally, I love Boise, and Idaho in general.
@hopecowschickens
2 жыл бұрын
MrP What do you think about the Greater Idaho idea, where eastern Oregon would become part of Idaho instead? I like most of it, except it would leave Oregon only about a fifth of its current size.
@TheCDaddy27
2 жыл бұрын
@@hopecowschickens Idaho will welcome eastern Oregon with open arms. We're ideologically alike and they want to get away from the insanity of western Oregon. Can't blame them
@Buckseed
3 ай бұрын
Boise is home to Aryan Brotherhood and Ruby Ridge Terrorist Goons...no wonder whyte people love it there! 🤣
@patriciasadlertrainor6771
2 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy to see your love of NM, and ABQ. other KZitemrs bash it and tell people not to go there. I now live in the Santa Fe area, lived in Boise for 30 years, also lived in Denver and ABQ. YES I left Boise for Santa Fe! I love NM. It's my favorite state. The food is the best anywhere, it's new Mexican, not Mexican as many people don't know about. I love the rich cultural diversity also. So happy that you love it as much as I do.
@cecilialeitet2794
2 жыл бұрын
I don't live in the US and therefore have only been to 10 states, but I have to say, on our midwest roadtrip we really fell in love with Omaha NB. i get that living somewhere is different than visiting, but it was possibly the one city where we really wished we planned for a longer stay.
@nopudarte77
4 жыл бұрын
I never knew about Chattanooga being such a good outdoors city. Can't wait to go visit someday. Thanks for the great video
@GeographyKing
4 жыл бұрын
There's definitely no shortage of ways to stay active outdoors for sure.
@tylercooper1551
3 жыл бұрын
I abhore Chattanooga... my family always drove from our home in kansas city to Florida and would always go through Chattanooga and for some reason every single time we got into the Chattanooga something went wrong with our vehicle!! All the while the trip always went down without a hitch, only Chattanooga gave us fits. This also continued into my adult life, having made the trip 3 times in as an adult, nearing the freaking Chattanooga area my car crapped out on me... We never ended up staying there, but I imagine it is actually a lovely city, but I can't get over the feeling the city is a curse to my family and me. Lol
@atlflagfootball6532
3 жыл бұрын
Chattanooga is always a great place to visit. Not sure about living there but I travel there at least twice a year for various outdoor activities... and the people are always wonderful 👌🏾
@aaronwoodard1749
3 жыл бұрын
It's a neat town. Not too big, not too small. Lot of stuff to do and nice scenery.
@ralphm5801
3 жыл бұрын
Should have mentioned the Civil War history there!
@noranekosparks4177
3 жыл бұрын
I was surprised to see Fresno, my hometown, on this list. It wasn't a great place to grow up in the 90s with gang wars and half the city being poor, but it looks like things have been getting better. But yes, one thing Fresno always had was some of the best fruit and beautiful orchards. As a kid, we went to all kinds of markets swap meets, and fruit stands just dotting the roads. Even my great grandparents had a small agri plot for corn that I'd ogle at the size of back then. Its a hot, dusty town, but I've never found grapes or oranges that compare to the ones I got in Fresno.
@gregstump4450
2 жыл бұрын
Love that Albuquerque takes the top spot! The culture, history, scenery, and the food make it an amazing place to visit
@beningram-eiser6121
Жыл бұрын
Jesse!
@manolis.799
3 жыл бұрын
SC represent!
@jtcsderp9250
3 жыл бұрын
Wooo!
@mcallisterwill
3 жыл бұрын
I hear Pittsburgh is a really good place to be these days.
@bucktedeal452
3 жыл бұрын
Love the channel. This guy will have 250k subs in no time. The shirt made me laugh. "Baseball" lmao. Also I highly disagree with Fresno being a great city.
@GeographyKing
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Fresno being included is more of a statement about the cities not included. It's kind of a rough size range for cities in the US. Baton Rouge, Birmingham, Dayton, Toledo, Bakersfield, Little Rock, Wichita, Albany, Hartford, and Providence are all in that size range. Tulsa and Knoxville are probably the only two I didn't include that are alright.
@frankmerrill2366
8 ай бұрын
@@GeographyKing I think Providence is pretty cool, too, but it does have a fairly high crime rate.
@tucobenedicto1780
Жыл бұрын
I lived in both Albuquerque & Tucson. Two incredible cities. Absolutely love the weather, food, culture, and outdoor activities there.
@ryanjnunes
4 жыл бұрын
You should do small cities next. (Just saying, I'd be pretty disappointed if San Luis Obispo doesn't make that list lol)
@cali2approv3d
3 жыл бұрын
I love San Luis Obispo very cool place
@shootermcgavin4999
2 жыл бұрын
SLO is so damn expensive. You pretty much gotta have old money.
@frankmerrill2366
8 ай бұрын
Have small cities been done? "Slo" is definitely a candidate but costs are ridiculous like almost anywhere in the Far West. Other places that I feel belong in a list of cool small cities: Ann Arbor, Middletown CT, Portland ME, Hickory NC and Asheville, Las Cruces, Santa Rosa CA, Olympia WA, Eugene, Missoula and Great Falls, Reno, Madison WI, Rochester MN, Flagstaff, Lincoln NE. It's no accident that most of these are "big university" towns. It would be interesting to see a list of cool suburbs, too, but that would be difficult to tackle because there's so many. I can definitely think of some I'd put on the list: Evanston IL, Royal Oak MI, West Hollywood, Media PA, Alexandria VA etc.
@t.s.180
Жыл бұрын
One extra thing to point out in Boise (I went to college there) is The Basque Block. Boise has the largest population of Basque Americans in the U.S. And it leads to a number of great Basque restaurants, festivals and events.
@OctoLemur
3 жыл бұрын
Boise is probably my favorite US city I've been to.
@ReverendMeat51
3 жыл бұрын
Spent a couple months there and am def looking to move there when I'm tired of the AZ desert
@ReverendMeat51
3 жыл бұрын
@Danny Edwardo sweet
@alexnolasco1339
3 жыл бұрын
@Danny Edwardo hahaha, ain't that the truth
@merricat3025
3 жыл бұрын
@@ReverendMeat51 you better be a conservative. Every time I read things from people from Idaho they're very negative about people moving there. And they seem to hate anybody that's liberal. I think it's actually very sad that they're so hateful about it.
@ReverendMeat51
3 жыл бұрын
@@merricat3025 I guess don't move to Idaho then and tell all your friends not to either. Such bigots smh I just liked the climate
@johnfarrier715
3 жыл бұрын
Shoutout to Grand Rapids! Love it!
@dank8017
3 жыл бұрын
And it is within 30 minutes of some of the best beaches, the best beaches in the Midwest anyway
@thatmichiganguy
3 жыл бұрын
I visited last year and loved it. Best major city in Michigan!
@dmsasso
2 жыл бұрын
I moved to Boise from Florida 25 years ago and I love it. You posted this a year ago and since then housing cost have gone insane. Average home price now is over $500,000. Pay is still not great here unless you work for Micron.
@kevinblackburn3198
3 жыл бұрын
Albuquerque? No thanks
@philipgermani1616
2 жыл бұрын
Great to see New Mexico get its due! I just love Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Taos. Long overdue to return for a visit to this wonderful area.
@gardengeek3041
3 жыл бұрын
Man, these up-to-date statistics are an eye-opener! At least 10 of these cities, like Greenville and Boise, are two or three times larger than I ever imagined. Under the radar, they've been quietly growing into interesting & attractive places to live. For those starting out in life, I would call these "Cities of Opportunity". There is something about cities in the size range you've chosen. If there have been decades of slow & steady growth and no history of boom-bust economy, those are the places to consider starting up a business, a family, or entering the job market.
@frankmerrill2366
8 ай бұрын
I have a nephew who lives in Greenville. I visited him in 2022, and before then I had paid scant attention to Greenville-Spartanburg, though I'd been there before. I was very pleasantly surprised, as I expected it to be very monocultural and redneck but, no, influxes of international culture, a well-kept-up downtown (which even has a very cool waterfall and park), etc. My impression is that they could become South Carolina's version of Asheville and it looks like "We've got this". That's not enough to make me want to more there (nor to Asheville) because they still must live under the laws and legislation that emanates from Columbia (or Raleigh), but I'd rather live there than in some places in my strongly-preferred "blue states" (consider Bakersfield, Utica NY, Reading PA, etc. - avoiding mention of places more obvious).
@rickberglund2134
Жыл бұрын
80% of the jobs in El Paso pay minimum wage which is $7.25 an hour. You will need to speak Spanish here. Since Biden has invited all the foreigners here, to come over the border, the city has been destroyed, pummeled by thousands of migrants coming over the border per day. El Paso also has the highest property taxes in the nation, so figure that in with housing costs.
@troncy
3 жыл бұрын
I liked your list. :) I think a lot of those places have great offerings to people who choose to visit or live there. What I didn't hear were the mentions of great museums, art centers, or even sporting events. For example, Albuquerque has some wonderful museums, like The Albuquerque Museum, The Maxwell Museum, Hispanic Cultural Center, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, even a Turquoise Museum...and there are many more! It also has the International Balloon Fiesta every October! And it's just an hour away from Santa Fe and a great assortment of top-notch ski resorts! It's not all about bars and restaurants. :) Can't wait to go watch your 10 Small Cities! :) Thanks for doing this...I love watching.
@benjaminkennedy3913
3 жыл бұрын
I’m moving to Omaha later this summer. Happy to find it on the list
@brianarbenz7206
3 жыл бұрын
I really like Albuquerque. The food is wonderful and the setting sun lighting up the Sandia Mountains is spellbinding. My parents lived in Albuquerque, and I was born just after they returned to the Midwest. So I am _almost_ an Albuquerque native.
@jra0424
3 жыл бұрын
Same! My dad grew up there and both my parents went to college nearby (New Mexico Tech), but they moved to my mom's hometown in the Midwest before I was born.
@brianarbenz1329
Жыл бұрын
I have a half-sister who was educated at New Mexico Tech.
@frankmerrill2366
8 ай бұрын
Albuquerque was back and forty between my A-list and B-list of places to move to when I was looking for a larger city to move to from western Illinois. Crime and police corruption notwithstanding, ABQ has a lot going for it!
@Twitchz625
3 жыл бұрын
Woo woo Tucson!
@bulafritz
3 жыл бұрын
There are huge drawbacks to a few of these. Charleston gets hurricanes. El Paso is windy and polluted with dust storms. Tucson is oppressively hot. Honolulu would be nice but you need a big bag of money to live there.
@gt5228z
Жыл бұрын
I'm glad Grand Rapids made the list. To be fair, GR is really close to the most popular beach on lake Michigan. Also there are tons of nearby inland lakes that make it great for outdoor opportunities. Most of Michigan is an outdoorsman's paradise.
@ryanvandy1615
Жыл бұрын
I was going to say, there are endless outdoor activities to partake in West Michigan. Not to mention all the inland lakes, State Parks, Proximity to Lake Michigan, as well as ski resorts in the winter.
@adriancadillo3081
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for mentioning El Paso. As an El Paso-an this is a great city with alot of new buildings. We recently got a new baseball and soccer little league teams! Due to Covid we are in lockdown but overall it's a great city. The only cons I have are sometimes it can get really hot and really cold depending on the season, and since there are alot of mexicans, speaking spanish can sometimes be a necessity
@graavy
3 жыл бұрын
I would've loved to see Richmond VA on this list! I miss it every day from the NYC metro area. Such unbelievably diverse food and music scenes, and the river is incredible. Class 3 rapids just steps from downtown, and an insanely active population (bolstered by two major lib-arts universities) who seem to bike *everywhere*.
@Evergreen-ee5pt
3 жыл бұрын
I think that metro is larger then his list goes ~ at 1.3 million.
@gracevanderbilt9469
3 жыл бұрын
As much as I miss Richmond at times, I do not miss the insane amount of classism the residents have. I’m sure it’s worse in NOVA, but I don’t know why it was such a big deal to have the biggest house in the nicest area with a vacation home and fancy cars. I just want to do what I want with my money.
@graavy
3 жыл бұрын
@@gracevanderbilt9469 that's an interesting observation, actually. I didn't interact a whole lot with longtime Richmonders while I was there, but amongst the college-post college young professionals I rolled with, I didn't see much of that at all. That being said, an awful lot of people have been displaced by the "revitalization" of areas like Church Hill, Manchester, and Shockoe Slip, which is classist behavior in and of itself
@EricaGamet
3 жыл бұрын
Regarding Juárez (bordering El Paso)... it was removed from the list of 50 most dangerous cities in the world a few years back (while three US cities are still on the list). I just wanted people to know that Juárez of today is not like Juárez of 2009... and El Paso IS one of the safest cities of its size. I lived there for three years downtown. Even as a white female in a city that is diverse and 80% Hispanic, I felt safe walking around at night and never felt anything but welcomed and embraced. It's a nice city with a small town feel.
@venushart583
3 жыл бұрын
I’m from ep and grew up in Juarez +/- 15 years and never had any issues if you don’t mess with anyone no one messes with you
@jdredwine7224
3 жыл бұрын
Diverse and 80% Hispanic. 1 of these doesn't quit go with the other. The city is 78% Mexican. That isn't diverse. That is like a town that is 80% Anglo Saxon. I do love El Paso though. It is safe and it was pretty cool feeling like you are in Mexico, without being in actual Mexico.
@kthemaster1999
3 жыл бұрын
@@jdredwine7224 Mexican isn't an ethnicity like Anglo, it is the nationality. Mexico is a large and diverse country in it's own right, Mexican culture can be very different in the North, South, the Yucatan, or even the city of Mexico itself. That isn't even including the millions of indigenous people groups that live in the country each with their own unique culture. I think it is still accurate to say El Paso is diverse even with the vast majority being of Mexican decent. It already is in the context of the greater United States.
@jdredwine7224
3 жыл бұрын
@@kthemaster1999 I know that, but most are either Indigenous or Mestizo and share most of the same culture. I don't consider that diverse. I consider Sacramento, Oakland, and Queens as diverse. Not El Paso.
@patrickschorre2143
4 жыл бұрын
I disagree with Albuquerque and Fresno
@thomashayes507
3 жыл бұрын
Fresno? Seriously ... Fresno? It’s halfway between an armpit and a ‘taint! The only saving grace to Fresno is its close proximity to Kings and Sequoia National Parks!
@tylerlyon9621
3 жыл бұрын
Just watched this and as an Albuquerque native at college on the east coast severely missing home during this pandemic, and it instantly made me happy.
@e.n.strowd1949
3 жыл бұрын
WE MADE IT ON A GOOD LIST!!!! AND #1 AT THAT!!! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT!?!
@theeclecticlifewithsam
3 жыл бұрын
Just took a trip to Tucson. Really nice place with a cool hippy artsy scene. Solid choice for the list.
@Lufu2
3 жыл бұрын
I wish I had found your channel before now. You have a wonderful and unique channel. One of the best on KZitem :-) !
@GeographyKing
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I'm glad you found the channel now!
@sanctosofnascherrez5582
4 жыл бұрын
Top 10 States With The Best Tasting Food, How Does That Sound?
@GeographyKing
4 жыл бұрын
I'll see what I can do about that.
@adrianvelez4147
3 жыл бұрын
That sounds cool but might be a little too subjective
@nathanchildress5596
3 жыл бұрын
It would have to be native cuisine because in California or New York you can eat food from anywhere
@rbee22
3 жыл бұрын
@@adrianvelez4147 As opposed to "the best cities"?
@adrianvelez4147
3 жыл бұрын
@@rbee22 yeah I mean you can measure them based on crime rate, poverty rate, ect. but food is more "person to person"
@highnoon9333
3 жыл бұрын
I love Chattanooga and Greenville and am glad you included them on this list
@richarda.w.4562
3 жыл бұрын
Greenville? Huh. Really thought he would've put them in the small cities video. Im suprised we are considered medium sized
@fender8421
3 жыл бұрын
@@richarda.w.4562 I think it's off of metro area not city proper, so in this case technically the entire upstate
@mk14617
3 жыл бұрын
Greenville is a fantastic city, and the Upstate is an ideal place to recreate.
@EingefrorenesEisen
3 жыл бұрын
@@mk14617 Currently live in Greenville and I hate it lol. Way overpriced for what it offers unless you're dealing with Clemson which has terrible traffic, lots of shady folks walking the streets and not a ton of job opportunities. I'm sure for the right people it's great, but I wouldn't call it a well-rounded city. Downtown specifically is nice and kinda fun though, but with the state having a 7.25 minimum wage, it doesn't really bode well even if you have tons of experience. Managers of stores busting their ass barely can afford living in a home. Also, this perception might change in 5-10 years since I've seen literally dozens of new building projects and even a new electric car charge station being built near downtown, so who knows. Planning to move out of here in a month or two regardless though. Y'all can have it :P
@CrysisOwnsHalo
2 жыл бұрын
@@EingefrorenesEisen I also live in Greenville. And I can attest to all of this & echo all of your sentiments... it really is VASTLY overrated & I can't wait to get out of here lol. I really have no idea why people love this place so much.
@jdhjimbo
3 жыл бұрын
You had me until the end - ABQ #1??? Lots of sun, and the mountains are pretty, and not far from Santa Fe. Boise, Tucson and Colo Springs are much nicer, as are Charleston & Greenville, SC. I am not that wild about the bottom 5 or so on your list, and El Paso is one of 2 cities over 200k that I gave never been to, in my travels to all 50 states (Corpus Christi, TX is the other). All of us have biases, so no list is 100% objective, and often a place will just grab us with its vibe or beauty, or some nice people we have met. There is beauty in a lot of places, and financial considerations play a huge part. For a retired millionaire, all is possible, but for those working the job market vs cost of living are important. Charleston is one of my abso.ute favorite places anywhere, regardless of size, but it has imported lots of wealthy retirees, which have driven its real estate prices very high.
@kristineb6906
Жыл бұрын
Albuquerque honestly deserves number 1. The culture alone, plus you can drive an hour in any direction and get to some wildly different landscapes. From snowy mountains so mesas and stunning sunsets, hot springs and ancient ruins that boast the clearest night skies in the United States. Then to come back to a night life of a thriving art and music scene, cute breweries and affordable rent and housing, what’s not to love? Plus our food is way better
@peaceloveandunderstanding
Жыл бұрын
@@kristineb6906 agree 100%!
@frankmerrill2366
8 ай бұрын
I've been to Corpus C, but as for all USA "anchor cities" (i. e. not suburbs) of 200K or more, I've probably spent the least amount of time in that city, in ratio to its population, of any medium or large city. Bakersfield comes close to that. I've even spent proportionally more time in Anchorage and Honolulu.
@gcecg
3 жыл бұрын
Not a single city in North Carolina??? Not sure why they were overlooked.
@taylorshank1638
3 жыл бұрын
I literally came here for a North Carolina city since they're all developing so rapidly with so much stuff to do, financial opportunity, and gorgeous seasons
@dudefromkc6182
3 жыл бұрын
At least he said Columbia South Carolina
@user-hf3eb8lj5g
3 жыл бұрын
@@dudefromkc6182 bruh-
@jesstessieri6731
3 жыл бұрын
Right... i was expecting raleigh.... esp since he all bout outdoor actives...
@crash11235
3 жыл бұрын
@@dudefromkc6182 Columbia is sh!t. This guy doesn't have a clue.
@BamaBoyPickz
2 жыл бұрын
Huntsville ❤️ great city! “Crime” is only high because marijuana is illegal in Alabama and we love our weed in Huntsville
@dreaminez472
2 жыл бұрын
Looks like Alabama is well on its way to legalizing, just a matter of time.
@jerrycote659
2 жыл бұрын
After returning from Columbus, Ohio this past Labor Day weekend, where I got to attend my first Ohio State Buckeyes football game at Ohio Stadium, I think you had a major miss with this list by not including Columbus. Great city with a friendly populace who are very proud of their city. Columbus has an active and flourishing arts scene with a beautiful art museum and centrally located convention center. The Short North Arts District is a fun and happening area with great restaurants and nightlife all within an area which is very walkable and geared toward pedestrian rather than vehicle. Weekends are active and alive with a great energy that is welcoming and fun for all.
@Bowlyful
2 жыл бұрын
Colubus is above his definition a a medium size metropolitan area. That's probably why it's not mentionned.
@richardhanes7370
Жыл бұрын
I'm from Columbus Ohio and it's a major city
@jamesballard6564
11 ай бұрын
I think Dayton is often overlooked but I like it that way.
@brunop11
3 жыл бұрын
Huntsville AL is on the list! Didn't think it had a bad crime problem but then again it all depends on what the police decide to call crime. Some states don't consider things like weed crime and some do.
@calebknapp8539
3 жыл бұрын
Most of town is great. There is, however, part of northwestern Huntsville which is fairly low income and high crime (though its not really specified on what I saw what is considered for crime rate). I think part of the problem is there isn't a huge amount of opportunities outside of engineering and military. I do know that part of that area has gotten some developments the last 5 yrs even, so maybe things will change soon. I hope so cuz I love this area and would love to see it take the top some day
@hopecowschickens
2 жыл бұрын
Going by just the photos that Kyle showed us, Huntsville looks like a really nice place to live.
@blankface_
Жыл бұрын
I was pretty disappointed with El Paso when I went since I was expecting a lot more for a city of that size. Also, Fresno is rough.
@bradleybaker9455
3 жыл бұрын
I came looking to see Colorado Springs, and I found it!
@liverpoolishgirl
3 жыл бұрын
Shhhhhhh! Don't tell anyone - too many people here already!
@bobmanhunter
3 жыл бұрын
I grew up in Colorado. I personally dislike Colorado Springs a good deal, especially with some of their strange, failed libertarian policies. I much, much prefer Fort Collins. Maybe it was just too small for this list.
@liverpoolishgirl
3 жыл бұрын
@@bobmanhunter Libertarian? People usually criticize the Springs for being too conservative. All depends on one's point of view, but speaking of POVs... having Pikes Peak at the end of my block is my favorite thing.
@justinrodgers1485
3 жыл бұрын
@@bobmanhunter Yes, Ft Collins only has about 150k people, too small for this list.
@tessaortiz7018
3 жыл бұрын
The worst part of the springs is the people🤣
@jniemec
3 жыл бұрын
I’d love to hear your thoughts on Knoxville, if you are looking for fodder for another video. Maybe Chattanooga vs Knoxville since they are so close in distance to each other and population size. Great commentary as compared to other similar channels!
@bongwelll
3 жыл бұрын
I’m surprised Pittsburgh didn’t make the list. That’s one of my favorite medium cities.
@merricat3025
3 жыл бұрын
I remember a number of years ago my mom wanted to go to Pittsburgh we were going to Gettysburg on a road trip. I had a hissy fit about not wanting to go to Pittsburgh I had relatives that live near there. Well we went and it was absolutely beautiful is one of the prettiest cities I've ever seen
@williamwilkins3084
3 жыл бұрын
Pittsburgh is not a medium-sized city. The metro population is over 2 and a quarter million.
@michaelsuzio4364
3 жыл бұрын
@@merricat3025 agree pittsburgh is really really nice was there 3 years ago pnc park is my favorite mlb stadium I've seen 28 stadiums
@r.pres.4121
Жыл бұрын
William Wilkins Pittsburgh and Allegheny County are not over two million. They are 1.7 million. You need to add the neighboring counties to get it up to two million. Pittsburgh is still a little too large for this list
@frankmerrill2366
8 ай бұрын
The city itself is relatively "small" but the metropolitan area is massive, giving it more of a large-city vibe. That said, I love the place. I even tried to move there, but there didn't seem to be all that many of the type of property I was looking for (condo in a high-rise).
@tuduermestrop8474
Жыл бұрын
i was lawyer in Albuquerque. Honestly, not a good place to open a business....
@Sushbearious
3 жыл бұрын
First time caller, long time fan... but frankly, I'm livid... Madison, Wisconsin should be on this list... oh, right most people don't like cold... *sigh* never mind... but I mean the bike lanes have stop lights! That cars have to wait for! The bike lanes have stop liiiights!!!
@RoadDawgLife
2 жыл бұрын
Chattanooga does have a lot of outdoor things to do. But it's a bleak looking city. Very depressing to look at. Very hilly and lots of narrow roads.
@FRESNOSTATE1559
3 жыл бұрын
I love Fresno you definitely forgot to mention Sequoia and Yosemite and most people go to rivers and lakes their too. A lot of outdoor activities in Fresno California
@teddymaginn7063
2 жыл бұрын
Grand Rapids does have good outdoor activities if you go slightly west towards Lake Michigan! Also, it’s not terribly far from more beautiful hiking in the northern parts of the lower peninsula
@profmadethis
3 жыл бұрын
Lived in Colorado Springs for 4 years and I can confirm I miss it a whole lot 😭
@elizabethorsillo7187
3 жыл бұрын
I went to Youngstown State University, only because it was the only school with my major that was in commuting distance to where I live. Youngstown itself was a pretty economically depressed, crime infested hellhole!
@blankslate5981
3 жыл бұрын
I enjoy most of this guys videos I’ve watched, but he does contradict himself often, he completely shit on Youngstown in another video, and I can’t blame him, so I’m surprised he mentioned it. And being from northeast Ohio, anyone considering Youngstown, good luck, not that it will help you.
@bobbyswanson3498
3 жыл бұрын
My family is from Youngstown and still lives there. everytime we visit it’s so depressing
@mattsporich1956
3 жыл бұрын
Lol family from Youngstown as well that should be on the worst cities list lol and add Toledo to that as well
@sortofanoakyafterbirth3661
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah. I'm in Kent near Akron. I would definitely avoid Toledo and Youngstown. I have no idea why those were mentioned as near the top. I've lived in Fort Wayne, IN and that city is much better than Toledo, Youngstown, and even Scranton.
@kennethneal8480
3 жыл бұрын
Why is nobody paying attention? He mentioned it only as a size comparison. That portion of the video was a list of crappy cities of the same size.
@merricat3025
3 жыл бұрын
I was doing a road trip and I drove through Chattanooga. I thought it was pretty. I went to a flea market. One of the vendors asked me if I use my dog for fighting. I had with me my yellow lab. I was absolutely disgusted and ever since then could never look at it the same. I told Tommy that was involved with animal rescue about it (she has volunteered at dog fighting rescue operations). She wasn't surprised.
@jeffkrieger935
3 жыл бұрын
I was with you until Albuquerque. Should not be on your 15 top cities, let alone number 1! Shocking that you placed it there. High crime, violent crime, bad neighborhoods, not great job opportunities, weather is sketchy, and the people are just not very friendly.
@86cnrs
3 жыл бұрын
I live an hour northeast of Fresno. I wouldn't say top 15 but I do think Fresno trying to do better. It has a long road ahead of it.
@musicartguy1
2 жыл бұрын
I was super impressed by Grand Rapids. I did not expect it to be as cool as it was.
@jonathoncunningham
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the Abq shoutout! Netflix made Albuquerque their North American production hub so I think that will help the economy a lot in the future. Plus Array Technologies is a big solar panel tracking system company that went public so... economy is looking up! When are you moving here? lol
@wesley4122
4 жыл бұрын
Great to see you back, Kyle. Awesome to see so much South Carolina on this list. I read on the finance blog called Financial Samurai that SC is the #1 place to buy real estate for the coming decade 2020-2030, so that’s good I guess.
@GeographyKing
4 жыл бұрын
SC is certainly growing quite a bit and everywhere but Charleston is affordable. It'll be interesting to see how prices change with increased demand over the next decade.
@tymarls
3 жыл бұрын
Happy to see Boise on here--my home! But where's Salt Lake City?? Is it considered a large city?
@sethbriars2042
3 жыл бұрын
Yes it’s a large city
@Mostopinionatedmanofalltime
Жыл бұрын
No offense Mr. King. But the reason I live in a big city is because I don’t give a _____ about outdoor activities. If I wanted that, I would live in a one-horse town. 😊
@GeographyKing
Жыл бұрын
That is a fair assessment.
@mikedenz30
3 жыл бұрын
No way Columbia, SC belongs on this list.
@jeffcook5449
3 жыл бұрын
Columbia should be around 17
@crash11235
3 жыл бұрын
This guy has NO IDEA what he's talking about
@RuggedRunnerOverland
3 жыл бұрын
At 6:08 you included a picture of Stephens Gap Cave located in northeast Alabama for Chattanooga, TN...dude, if you're going to include that and caving as an activity, then that rightfully belongs under Huntsville, AL at #10 seeing is it's 30 miles from downtown Huntsville along US Hwy 72 between Huntsville and Scottsboro. Also, Huntsville is home to the National Speleological Society.
@kenhunt5153
3 жыл бұрын
The Old Pueblo is a dynamic and historic City. Farming has been going on in Tucson for over 4,000 years. Barrio Viejo, Dunbar Springs and Old Fort Lowell are so interesting. Road and mountain biking are excellent. Drive to the Sky Islands near Patagonia for the most biodiversity in the Country. Go to Ajo and experience the real Sonoran Desert.
@kevinklampe9362
4 ай бұрын
Deric and David Carr of Fresno are my cousins!
@davidmandelstamm8725
3 жыл бұрын
I used to live in El Paso, many decades ago (when the population was half what it is now). I'm thinking of moving back there, because it looks like my housing situation in Florida may change soon, and Florida rental costs are totally retarded. People like to knock El Paso, but it's a good city with a great sense of community. Like Albuquerque and Tucson, there isn't enough water to float a leaf... except during the rare summer rains when it floods. Those desert cities will need to get very inventive to keep up with rising populations vs. diminishing water supply. One thing for sure though... the low humidity makes life so more comfortable!
@shootermcgavin4999
2 жыл бұрын
I was thinking about El Paso also but I'm seeing what's happening to Lake Mead and the water situations in the south and I'm kind of scared to buy a house there. They could be in trouble in 10-20 years.
@albertoquintero4358
3 жыл бұрын
You couldn’t pay me to move to Fresno lol
@randomdudestudios7637
3 жыл бұрын
Same it’s should be demolished
@williamwilkins3084
3 жыл бұрын
Me, either - or anyplace else in California. The politics, bureaucracy, high cost of living, and earthquake vulnerability keep me away.
@edwinmadrigal7652
Жыл бұрын
beyond disgusted Cleveland didn't make this list. we remain the single handed most underrated city in the USA
@Earth1218
Жыл бұрын
Cleveland is too big to be in this list. He ranked medium size cities and his upper limit for that is metro areas of 1.1 million. Cleveland has a metro of more than two million.
@onemorecowswag
3 жыл бұрын
Wow I totally didn't expect my hometown to top the list. Can't tell you how much I love my state so I appreciate the shoutout!
@rathenslog8490
5 ай бұрын
Me either. I about spit out my drink
@gullscomic
3 жыл бұрын
Great list. I haven't been to all these cities, I have been to all 50 states (humble brag) , but I can agree that Charleston is rad. I'm not the biggest fan of sunshine being such a qualifier to rank a city. I live in the Pacific NW and I don't need to go into how much rain we get, but rain is amazing, too.
@mikeparker4283
3 жыл бұрын
Jack Kent rain is just liquid sunshine!
@dexterkendall1951
3 жыл бұрын
Born and raised near Columbia, SC. Crazy to see how much SC has changed since I moved away back in 2007.
@Jo9917-6
2 жыл бұрын
The boot capital of the world is Italy.
@coinraker6497
4 жыл бұрын
Just discovered your channel and watched a few of your vids. I like them and can relate as I grew up in NorCal as well (Santa Rosa). Although I didn't move to THE SOUTH like you did I did head south to San Diego. Lived in Albuquerque a few years and enjoyed it overall. As you said in another video the weather is pretty decent, not too cold or too hot. Gets a little hotter than I prefer but not so bad since no humidity. Went to Orlando Florida once and didn't even want to go outside it was so oppressive.
@jessturner6886
3 жыл бұрын
I’m from Greenville and was excited to see it on the list! And yeah, 20 years ago downtown was yikes.
@jamesjvis6823
3 жыл бұрын
You really undersold the zoo in Omaha. It is a top 3 zoo in the US. Also, home to the College World Series.
@pulsatingsausageboy2076
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah but Omaha still sucks. The two things you mentioned are really all that Omaha has. You can only go to the zoo so many times before you tire of it and the college world series lasts for only a couple of weeks out of the entire year. I have a lot of family there and I hate the place. I’m always glad to leave. And even more glad to make it out alive because it has probably the worst drivers in the entire country. He probably hasn’t been there enough to get a firm grasp on what it’s really like.
@NaturesArchive
3 жыл бұрын
Many surprisingly good museums in Omaha, and love Fontenelle Forest
@boytastic8879
3 жыл бұрын
Dee Moine, Fresno, Boise made this list and not Salt Lake City or Oklahoma City? You’re crazy
@GeographyKing
3 жыл бұрын
Salt Lake City has 2 million people in the metro. It's much larger than these. But I do have Salt Lake in my video about best capitals.
@boytastic8879
3 жыл бұрын
@@GeographyKing what do you think Oklahoma City could change to become a better city? Cause I agree Tulsa and OKC have nothing to for tourists but a lot to do for locals.
@kennethneal8480
3 жыл бұрын
Des Moines.
@nathanaelcrowder5442
Жыл бұрын
Yay Boise! That is where I live!
@urbanweekendwarrior7238
Жыл бұрын
Lol @ Bakersfield CA being brought up as a city that missed the list.. I mean.. "missed the list" is really putting it quite politely.
@zachshipman4462
3 жыл бұрын
I live in Greenville South Carolina . I love the recognition! Greenville is booming and doesn’t show any signs of slowing down. Love your videos.
@kevinbowen6182
3 жыл бұрын
I love El Paso, Chattanooga, and Colorado Springs. I would never live in Albuquerque.
@patrickmazza7055
3 жыл бұрын
Small correction. Boise is pronounced boy-see, not boy-zee. Know this because I live in Seattle and am pretty familiar with Boise. Agree it has a very cool downtown.
@ReverendMeat51
3 жыл бұрын
was gonna make the same post, haha. Boy-SEE or the locals will flay you
@patrickmazza7055
3 жыл бұрын
@@ReverendMeat51 I know it because I’ve been quickly corrected.
@richarda.w.4562
3 жыл бұрын
I always pronounced it "boyz"
@frankmerrill2366
8 ай бұрын
I've even heard Idahoans make that mistake! My friend who is native to Coeur d'Alene uses the Z sound. Boise isn't even on the radar of places "hardest to pronounce". Try Natchitoches, Louisiana...Iraan, Texas...Newark, Delaware. Sequim, Washington...and, for good measure, if somebody didn't know how to pronounce Tucson (though just about everybody does), they would definitely say it wrong because it's not spelled as it sounds.
@michiganman8383
3 жыл бұрын
Grand Rapids Mi is amazing.
@thatmichiganguy
3 жыл бұрын
I agree. Glad that a Michigan town is finally in a good list
@overemployed3499
3 жыл бұрын
It's Boy-See not Boi-Zee!
@IsaacGowan
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for at least mentioning Wichita at the end lol I'll sub now
@VitaminE6SS
3 жыл бұрын
I live in Albuquerque, yes the crime is pretty high but it’s not that hard to avoid. Stay out of downtown after 10pm and you’re good. Had a couple vehicles broken into over the years but no violent crimes. The culture here is amazing, it’s a true melting pot
@mattsporich1956
3 жыл бұрын
Had a couple broken in to??? Oh good to know only a couple!! Sorry that’s not normal lol
@aaronb3522
3 жыл бұрын
Fresno shouldn't be on this list, imo. And Spokane, WA should have gotten at least a footnote mention ifn't a list position.
@shootermcgavin4999
2 жыл бұрын
Spokane is in a welfare state. Lots of freeloaders collecting their government checks. Lots of homeless and drug crime downtown now and home break ins. I grew up in Eastern Washington.
@x808drifter
Жыл бұрын
Hit the nail on the head with Honolulu. Pretty much the entire state is like that though, not just Honolulu. That 800k price is avg for a 2-3 bed 1 and a half bath built in the mid 50's. IE my house. (Technically it's my dad's and I pay him rent) The local news thing is called "Priced out of paradise" and its actually true in alot of ways. I make more money than my Dad did at my age. I couldn't even aford our old house. Super lucky the house I live in now is owned by my dad and I pay him rent. He doesnt live here. I pay for everything myself.
@davidvines6498
3 жыл бұрын
Bugs Bunny has been saying that for 60 + years
@timothycook2917
3 жыл бұрын
I can never remember...did he take a left? or a right?
@ricksteve7982
4 жыл бұрын
Went to ABQ earlier this year and absolutely loved it. Great video!
@moisesm9602
3 жыл бұрын
It is a really great city with so much stuff to do I wish I could go there more often
@jeffcook5449
3 жыл бұрын
Fresno is cheaper but it isn’t really great for a family
@carewser
4 жыл бұрын
I like the shirt
@lovewhitalways2010
8 ай бұрын
Dayton, Ohio. Great universities, tight core downtown on the rebound, affluent areas, historic districts and also cheaper older homes that need rehab. The NCAA Dayton Flyers basketball, easy drive to Cincy/ Columbus, Reds feed team Dayton Dragons baseball. Outdoors with unlimited parks and bike trails, nice people, and Cityscape. Reasonable cost and laid back feel. A small city/ big hometown.
@painbring132
3 жыл бұрын
I would add a caveat about Albuquerque in that it forces you to drive everywhere. Everything is spread out AND the transit system sucks. Looks like all the other cities on this list don’t suffer from these issues as much.
@darralpeoples6211
2 жыл бұрын
Very biased list.
@Ltulrich
3 жыл бұрын
I love Boise. My mom is torn between Helena and SLC, I think Boise is a perfect compromise.
@grizfan93
3 жыл бұрын
I grew up in Helena, Live in Boise, and have a kid attending the University of Utah in SLC. Size-wise, Boise is a great fit between the other two. Winters are much milder than the other two as well. If your mom can afford it, Boise is definitely the best choice of the three.
@moisesm9602
3 жыл бұрын
I used to live in El Paso and miss it a lot. I was glad to hear someone say something good about it. Usually people don't think it's a very nice place to live but trust me it is!
@EricaGamet
3 жыл бұрын
Used to live there, as well! I was only there three years, but I feel it's a big part of me.
@venushart583
3 жыл бұрын
I’m from El Paso and I live in nyc now but I grew up in Juarez/ El Paso and I miss it so bad I’m actually thinking about leaving nyc for ep
@EricaGamet
3 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't want to be there right now with the COVID situation. I worry for all my friends and family back there.
@moisesm9602
3 жыл бұрын
@@EricaGamet yeah all my family live in El Paso so I'm worried for them
@jonahlefholtz8219
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah! Omaha made the list. I was born there and was living there during the city's major music scene boom of the early 2000s. I moved to Chicago in 2003, when I was 22 and then lived in Tucson, too, for a year and a half in 2015-2016. My wife and I are most likely moving back to Tucson in a couple years when she's done with her MBA, as it is her hometown and her family is there. I can't wait. Early onset arthritis and cold Chicago winters are brutal pain-wise. Great video!
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