Well, I grew up in Southern California, lived in the PNW for almost a year and then moved to Chicago. Even though the winters are awful, I'm a big fan of the city. Considering I'm 23, Chicago has been a lot of fun and has a lot of cool experiences. I'm not sure if I would stay here long term as I'm not a fan of the politics here. I'd definitely like to try living on the east coast for a year or so. I like the big city feel, so probably NY or Boston. But, I'm also open to moving out of the US. To be honest, politics and views on the current terrorist/refugee situations might influence my decision to stay or go. When you're looking for a place to live, learn about the current senators and the political movements within the city. Those can have a big impact on your standard of living.