Brit Reacts To WHAT $350K GETS YOU IN AMERICA VS LONDON - I’M SHOCKED & THINKING OF LEAVING!
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- Brit Reacts To WHAT $350K GETS YOU IN LONDON VS AMERICA - I’M SERIOUSLY SHOCKED & THINKING OF LEAVING!
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Try the outer ring / surburbs of ATLANTA. 350k you can have a nice house. Forget apartments.
Gotta think about property tax(homes and vehicles), health/dental/vision/auto/home(depending on where you live: flood/landslide/fire etc.) insurance. Cost of living where you live, and alot of other factors. Living in 'murica isn't as simple as London
Remember American is bigger so apartments and Houses more square feet! Salaries depend on what state you’re in
Comparing Dallas to London home prices is completely unfair. New York vs London is more comparable.
Or London vs Los Angeles
But that's arguably half the point... the cost of living in a giant city where speculators and Russian oligarchs own (and don't rent for various financial reasons) a lot of the homes vs. what he could get in a decent-sized city in the United States. Dallas isn't exactly a rural area.
@@duncreg No,but its a provincial city,not even a capital.
You have to compare based on the location, not the size of the home. Big cities are expensive but you’re also paying for convenience. Home prices in the U.S. tend to be lower the more rural the area, but it’s a lifestyle adjustment. I’ve done both and prefer a more city-like environment. I feel safer knowing that if my car breaks down I’m not completely f*cked.
That's not the Brooklyn Bridge. That's the Verrazzano Narrows Bridge - Brooklyn to Staten Island. Apartments in the US rarely come furnished except for the kitchen appliances, and perhaps a wall-mounted AC unit.
Kabir, consider Mid size cities and Smaller towns.
The difference between your average Non-California city like LA or SF and a Suburb of Jacksonville, Savannah or my Home Town of Charleston SC is AMAZING 50% as much or more less.
America is HUGE, pick a mid-size city or large town and you will get value.
Rick
Charleston SC
@@Mkproduction2 ^ This. But make sure it's in a location that's right for you, not ONLY because it's cheaper.
@@wolfe6220Exactly because this IS America.
Your accent alone would get you a higher paying job in the US, Kabir 😂
True. All true
And something else to consider the weather. I think many from the UK seem to move to states that are hot because they want the extreme opposite of the UK’s weather. But,Here is the thing you should consider. America has states that have seasonal weather. It’s not just hot or cold all of the time in many states. We have Winter,Spring,Summer and Fall. And our weather isn’t two weeks of summer. We have a full three to four months of consistent summer weather. It’s not hot one day and cold the next during the summer. Spring is spring and winter is winter. Our weather is pretty consistent. So keep that in mind.
States with no state taxes get you elsewhere.
My apartment is larger than the £300,000 flat in London and my rent is only $1,200 per month with the utilities included except for internet and phone.
If you moved to America, Kabir, you need to remember health care costs are very high.
And often people only get 2 weeks vacation every year. So time off to visit UK regularly, may not be possible.
But, try that move! It may be great. It may not. But it would be fantastic experience!explore any way!
You are looking in the larger areas that cost so much more. Check out Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland to compare prices.
@11.37 that’s the Verrazano Narrows Bridge, not the Brooklyn Bridge. The apartment is in a neighborhood called Bay Ridge.
None of these places come furnished. They add furniture for the photography, it’s called staging.
I’m outside of Toronto , houses are ridiculously expensive but at least they’re nice and big !
Still overpriced though
Same thing in the US. If you buy a condo, there's a monthly or annual "Condo Fee" that must be paid to the owners of the building.
I'd say our equivalent to London here in the US is New York City. If you were to compare them, you'd see some very close prices I believe (I lived in NYC once upon a time). Of course NYC is the outlier, not the norm as I would imagine London also is in the UK. Definitely will find higher wages/salaries here generally speaking and lower taxes (no state income tax in Texas, Tennessee, or Florida), and while each state has a sales tax (5-8% typically) there isn't a VAT as there is in the UK. Most states also don't charge sales tax on grocery food purchases.
Yeah I wouldn't live in NYC or San Fran etc. unless my job required it. U could buy land and build a house cheaper (in the long run) depending on how far you are from an urban area.
Just be careful, no state income tax but sales taxes of9% on groceries for x ample!
Those studios are typical in nyc with comparable prices!
Make sure you like Texas.
But free health care!
I think a fair comparison with London in the US would be New York or Los Angeles. Larger cities like those have astronomical prices. Then compare one of those places against the middle area of the US. For $350K in a place like where I live, Omaha, Nebraska, you’d get a really nice place. BTW, love your content, Kabir!
I actually think you might like Dallas.
11:35 That is the Verrazano Narrows Bridge, which spans New York Harbor and connects Staten Island with Brooklyn. It is not the Brooklyn Bridge.
Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington and Wyoming are the states without state income tax. The cost of living depends on the average yearly income per state.
Frozen, alligators, desert, OK, not sure anyone actually lives there, has Nashville AND Dollywood, has British climate, has Dick Cheney. Most of these places have some significant drawbacks.
remember no tax no service, that is capitalism. you should hear my fellow Americans whine about the prices, they are saying the same thing you are.
Let him come and see for himself. You can always come back if it doesn’t workout.
Location is key and what type of area and people you are comfortable living with. Personally, I wouldn’t live in Texas even if the house was free.
The utilities would cripple you.
I feel the same way about Florida.
Ditto!
@@MegaRxgirlSame!
@@MegaRxgirl Housing ins too--it is insane
Kabir, no sales tax in Florida, and New Hampshire. But you get hit with a property tax.
Good lord, Texas is dreadful. Move to Chicago
Yea Chicago is so great! How about he moves to South Side! No wait! Nowhere is safe now since all the gangs are teaming up to fight the Venezuelan gangs moving there now.
LOL, are you trying to get him killed? Wait... you were being serious.
holy shit do not listen to this guy.... Texas is prob one of the best places to move to at the moment. You can buy houses for cheaper than rent. Huntsville AL is growing. Chatt in TN. Panama City is actually really nice and cheap. Basically, stay away from democrat cities and you will be fine.
@@david-1775 The likelihood of you getting killed in Chicago is the same as in Texas or any other place. Typically people are killed because of the things they are involved in and the people they are around. Please tell me you are a kid. I refuse to believe that an adult made this comment. Unless you are an adult who has never experienced much or traveled much in your life. Those are usually the small-minded people who make comments like this. It's because you don't know much of anything outside your bubble. That's why I am assuming you are simply a child.
@@david-1775 Honestly, most of Chicago is not bad (for a city that size). There are a couple of areas to avoid (notably, the Washington Park neighborhood), but avoiding them is not difficult. It's not like LA, where the entire southern half of the metropolitan area is so bad the police are afraid to go there.
The problem with Texas is the weather. If you leave the air conditioning, you die.
Location is everything. The property in Denver is a good price, but the area is bad. You have to research the specific areas, as the lower price would not be worth it if it’s in a bad area.
My fiancé and I were born and raised in Highlands Ranch and can’t imagine leaving. We’re blessed that we were gifted our house.
You can't compare Dallas to London. You need to compare London to New York City, both are the financial capital of their country.
This
You are insane. The DFW metroplex has a GDP of $700 billion. Edinburgh is just over $42 million.
@@david-1775It's not about GDP, it's about the city ranking, parallel costs-of-living. For example, without rent Dallas has a lower (2.4%) overall cost-of-living, but it's higher (4.6%) in Dallas with rent; rent is 20.6% higher in Dallas; restaurant process are 6.5% higher in Dallas; and groceries are 8.7% higher in Dallas than in Edinburgh.
@@raven3moon Apparently it is because the median household income in Dallas is $76k compared to $61k in Edinburgh. If you make 25% more in Dallas and costs of living are only 4.6% higher then Dallas would be the better choice in terms of income/expenses.
Why compare one unlivable city to another unlivable city? Dallas has a population of 1.3 million people. That's enough people.
I rent a studio for $600 a month in Washington state, east side of state. It’s the size of that first one u looked at.
Yes,and I rent a 2 bedroom house in Belfast for 600 dollars.We both live in backwaters.
The grass is not always greener. You cannot compare London to Texas. It is more on par with NYC. In fact, that place in London would be a steal in NYC. Compare the other cities in the UK to our other bigger cities. This is the reason why people leave the our major cities for smaller cities. They cannot afford to buy a home in major cities. Maybe live in a suburb of London or a smaller city. Same problems here.
How much are properties in others parts of the UK?
Less than in the London area.
When doing your research on areas keep in mind tax costs, utility costs, property insurance costs, and the amount you will be getting paid while living there. A lot of places that are very cheap also do not have very high income. Other places that are more expensive get paid more, which i prefer for building up my savings. Some states have astronomical utility costs, which might not matter if you are willing to invest in solar, etc to offset those costs. Don't worry about food costs because there are expensive grocery stores and very inexpensive grocery stores, just shop around when you arrive and be aware of what you are spending. I also believe Lost In the Pond mentioned that you need to get your citizenship to get a federal job.
Don't get me wrong, i would love this for you. Just research everything of you start really looking into it. I would also recommend taking a long vacation to the area you are interested in and stay in an air b&b to get a real feel for it and make some real estate contacts.
Also you don't want an HOA (home owners association), probably the same as the service charge you mentioned.
And did you mention there is a lot of work from home jobs now. He could land a job making Avery large salary and can live in a very inexpensive city.
Don't underestimate the cost of living in the US. Stay AWAY from California--which as a Briton, you'd enjoy very much/minimal culture shock for you, but MAN the prices are just as heinous here in CA as in London. (if you have your heart set on CA, you'll fare better in San Diego than in Los Angeles or San Francisco). If you can target the Midwest, you'll get much more for your money. FYI: Medical Doctors make more in US because we don't have nationalized healthcare. As for Texas, you're better off visiting Texas a couple of times in a couple of regions in summer vs. winter (notice I left out spring and fall--they're mellow seasons weather wise. Texas summers are BRUTAL and the winters can be pretty rough too. You WILL NOT get a similar nightlife in smaller Texas towns--being a Londoner, even Dallas and Austin will be a significant culture shock. If you're prepared for the culture shock, you'll be okay (which is why you have to visit first). But I literally have British friends who tried living in Texas and each lasted a year or less. One of my friends moved back shy of 6 months. It's really different. Places where the culture shock/environment will be nicer for you--Illinois--Chicago area (yes, more expensive than Texas, but closer to what you're used to)--I have a friend who REALLY enjoys being in Colorado, and several who like the South (the Carolinas). So definitely plan a trip and come take a look first. Best of luck to you!
Comparing London to Dallas Texas is no where near apples to apples. This is like comparing England country side to Nee York city- it’s not accurate
Depends on the state you go to. We are in Indiana in a very nice suburb. We paid $262,000 for our 4,000 sq ft home 8 yrs ago. Value is now at $350,000. But you have to be good with living in a calm quiet area.
My mum & dad paid $11,500 for a 3br 2bath house with a garage & a big back yard in Massachusetts in 1983
You're doing it wrong. To compare to London you need to look at big cities like New York, LA, Chicago, SanFran, rather than what you're looking at.
I live in western Connecticut and $350,000 will get you an unimproved lot. Houses start at $450,000 and go up over the $1,000,000 range. I live in an older condo village and here for about a 400 Sqft condo it'll cost you $150,000 to $180,000 and the bigger ones go up from there.
When you looked at the one in Brooklyn you didn't notice a couple of things. It doesn't come furnished, it's staged to show what it could possibly look like. And you definitely did not see the HOA fee of $1,392 a month. That comes to $16, 704 a year just for being able to own an apartment in the building.
London is one of the most expensive cities to live in---just like all other big cities all over the world. It's most important to find the best AREA you can afford, not the biggest HOUSE. That apartment in NY probably has $800/month not included for all the "amenities".
Or, in Michigan, where I live, $350,000 will get you a 4 bed/2 1/2 bath on 3 acres in a very safe area with a good school district. .
Texas, Florida and Tennessee have no state income tax. Hopefully, Georgia will soon follow their lead.
London is a major world city. Dallas is not. I compare London to New York. You thought the studio in London was small. Check out Major Cities in the US.
There was an apartment from Brooklyn in this video that was a lot nicer than the ones in London, the NY apartment also had access to a gym, pool and jaccuzi
@kabirconsiders yeah, I commented before I finished the video. You are getting the short straw in London. Yet, London is a very important city with history that makes New Yorks history look like a blip on the time scale.
Depends on where in the United States you move to as to how much property you get for $350,000.
That Brooklyn property is not looking at the Brooklyn Bridge. It's the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, at the very southwestern end of Brooklyn, connecting to Staten Island. That means the apartment is very far from Manhattan, probably in Bay Ridge (the setting for the movie Saturday Night Fever), a quiet residential neighborhood for families, not singles or young people. If it were near the Brooklyn Bridge, it would probably be closer to $1 million because that would be right across from Manhattan. Those neighborhoods are insanely expensive: Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO, etc.
You should check in Houston Texas for $200-$275 you will be very surprised. I don't know what you do for a living, but Houston is mostly techy positions.
Yes,try getting a work permit to work in the states,lol.
@@arielabril1981 So you're saying if you're legal, good luck? OMG!
@@debbyplank2189 I mean americans think is so easy to move there legally.
@@arielabril1981 Wow, I'm sorry to hear that, but that's what we're told from the time we start school til forever. I had no idea. That's heartbreaking, especially when you think about what's going on now. I would much rather have someone who really wants to benefit themselves instead of someone who wants to live off benefits.
@@debbyplank2189 If you want to come illegally,is very easy,but legally,almost impossible.Ill give you an example,I have a cousin,very senior economist,head economist of his bank at age 35,with masters degree,speaking 3 languages,the guy gets invited to the tv to speak about economy,wrote newspaper articles,tried to emigrate there,couldnt find anyone to sponsor him a green card,since they are so few to give,and the process is so hard.
You know the saying ... location, location, location. So, what you do for a career will determine a lot of where you can live. If you will be connected to a bricks n mortar building and have to be centrally located that will lock you into a market. BUT, if you're making a living with your social media and can live anywhere that is a whole different thing. Also, I would recommend renting for flexibility for a bit until you determine you really like a place. Violent crime is something to consider in areas of some large cities (and can be researched). For instance, Chicago and Miami have areas that are great, but turn a corner and you're unsafe. If you're only making a choice for yourself, that is easier but if you have a partner or family, a move becomes harder. Atlanta is a city that can expand outward in all four directions into really beautiful land. Las Vegas expands - but into desert. A caution about Texas. I don't want to cause a political firestorm and won't respond, but I think Texas can look like Nirvana in a YT video about BBQ, but Texas has had problems with its government for some time, i.e., images of the Senator leaving for a vacation in Mexico with his family during the ice storm that killed people. Guns are out of control. Women's health care is not safe. Companies and the American military have to consider if employees or enlistees will take their families to Texas. Companies hesitate to hold conferences there and tourism is questionable and even on a warning status for some groups. Austin and Houston are more progressive. Lots to consider. I'm sure you'll research the immigration rules but America is huge and diverse, so rent and try a few experiences.
Kabir look at the A&S way videos. They are a couple that moved to America from the UK. They found it was much better for them. They will explain everything. If it’s something that you want to do don’t let others negative rants influence you.
Unfair comparision,you are comparing a capital,London,with a provincial city,why dont you compare it to NYC or Washington or Lons angeles
Those are not fair comparisons though , because you’re comparing apartments to houses.
Yeah in the places where it's cheap the wages are also cheap lol don't get fooled about America
You'd get much more Space,but you'd also get Fat .... Food here compared to the UK is like 1/3 the cost to eat out!
The nine states that don’t have an earned income tax are Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington and Wyoming. Two of those - New Hampshire and Washington - do tax some income, such as money earned from stocks and other investments, but they don’t tax income earned from working.
When a state doesn’t impose income taxes, it often imposes other taxes to pay for education, roads, health care and other public services.
In some cases, states will impose higher sales taxes or higher property taxes, such as taxes on a person’s home value. Or they may rely on cities and counties to impose those taxes to pay for services. For example, Tennessee has no state income tax, but it has one of the highest combined state and local sales tax rates - 9.548% - of any state.
You're correct. Texas does not have a state income tax. Neither does Washington State. I know this because I live in the latter, and my brother and his family currently reside in Texas. Their weather is insane. I don't care if you can get housing cheaper. 115° summers, hurricanes, tornados, etc. At least they don't have sink holes and alligators in your kitchen like Florida.🤣 As for not doing as well as our parents ... Neither of my parents attended college. I have 4 years of college, 2 degrees, graduated in the top 1% of my class, and another couple of years with 4 vocational college certificates. I will never have even a quarter of what my parents had, and I was working 3 jobs at one point. My dad once owned a Jaguar limousine. We had a 2,200 sq. ft. house with a 2-car garage, a big yard with a deep forest behind the house, a big piano and numerous other musical instruments, always at least 2 cars, a 26 ft. cabin cruiser for fishing trips and a camper trailer. Tools galore! My parents divorced when I was 8 years old, and I was the youngest, by far, of 4. Even after he left, my mom was a school custodian and kept up with the Joneses with zero debt. The cost of living was so much lower and wages were very much reasonable when compared to expenses. I remember my mom having money for a new roof, to cut down a huge Evergreen tree, to get new carpeting, to buy antiques, to regularly go out for entertainment and to dine in fancy restaurants. I remember getting mad at my art teacher when I was in high school when he predicted that none of us would own a home because things would get so bad. He was right about me.
So, hot and sunny or cold and cloudy, dark, overcast, gloomy? Thanks but no thanks, I will take the heat, sun and vitamin D over sunless /soulless winters. I bet if Kurt Cobain lived in Austin he would still be alive.
You have to compare London to NYC or LA or SF. Texas is far cheaper than LA or NYC.
Kabir, don't forget to take insurance into account. I pay $3000 per year for homeowner's insurance (renewal just came it at 4400), $500 each month for auto insurance (3 cars), $900 month (deducted from paycheck covering myself and my spouse) monthly for health insurance. I live in Texas. 😢
In the states with no income tax, you can pay more because of higher sales, property and other taxes. It's TANSTAAFL.
I'm retired now but 3 years ago I was making 62,000 with no college degree. I paid 126,000 for my home in 2012. It was an antique farmhouse built in 1901. I had 4 acres of land on a pond. Last year I sold it for 389,000. I loved this video. My dream has always been to move to England! After watching this there's no way! What does that service charge include? Taxes?
Suburbs of Indianapolis!❤
We are in one and love it. Lived in Indiana my whole life.
You can't compare London to the suburbs in the US. You have to compare London to New York or San Fransico.
Did they not tell you we left because of their Taxes back in 17 hundreds LMAO..@Kabir leave the Tea and move here
Some one suggested Brazil or Mexico seriously your asking him to put his life on the line to live there. Drug capitals of the world. USA Medium size cities or a suburb of one is better. Not the States Capitals either - you looked at Denver but there’s also Colorado Springs Colorado -Oregon is Beautiful to the coastal towns, are peaceful. The city’s up and down the I-5 corridor are a bit much though. (Portland, Albany, Roseburg, Medford) Arizona is lower priced housing too ( depending on what your looking for ) not Phoenix maybe a suburb or a city over on the Colorado River ( easy drive to Las Vegas too)
Living in the US is what ever you make it to be.
Location, location, location! Change is good for the soul...give it a try. Find the job first then you find a home close by. You can find a nice place for that budget in almost any state. We bought our house in Las Vegas back in 2014 for $325k but it is now valued over $500k, great investment. I would move from London just to have a walk-in closet. Can you work from home? I love looking at homes, it's a hobby. Let me know if you want any info on Vegas, Houston, Phoenix or Indianapolis, I've lived in all these states. Go for it Kabir, make life interesting for yourself.
Terri from Texas here...and you're right... Texas does NOT have a state income tax 😊
In the US, it's not so much moving to a different country... but rather a different State. California is loosing the more desirable citizens as it is being flooded with homeless and illegals. Many people are moving from the West Coast to the Southwest [i.e. Texas]. There's an absolutely hysterical parody video :
Californians Move to Texas | Episode 1: Moving Day
America is huge. You need to think about the weather before you pick a city!
Also, try to avoid buying a house with an HOA (Home Owners Association), which adds a monthly payment for maintenance, security, and maybe a pool and/or gym, but sometimes comes with ridiculous regulations.
Finally, your lifestyle must fit the location. Own a car or live in a Chicago or New York type of city where walking, subways, and trains are more prevalent. Do you want peace and quiet or entertainment and convenience?
Finally, while renting may be best on first arrival until you acclimate to your new city, renters only make their landlords rich. Buy a 3-4 bedroom house that fits comfortably within your budget so you aren't just working to pay bills and are able to withstand fluctuations in the American economy.
I hope you make the move, Kabir! I know it would be a big hassle and a HUGE leap of faith, but America would happily welcome you with open arms.
I feel bad for your generation. My nephews are in their late twenties and early thirties and it's hard. When I see home prices today, I'm shocked.
you mentioned service fee, that's likely what we here call HOA.
I'd like to see the comparison between the UK, US & Australia. For the same so of price comparison, in somewhere like Brisbane, Melbourne & Adelaide or even Hobart. No one ever does these 3 together. I've see US to Aus & Europe to Aust & Europe to the US. I think you'd be surprised on how much you can get, here in Australia. Wages are good & the quality of life is fantastic.
The cost of housing in Chicago is roughly 1/2 of NYC. It's a cleaner, prettier city, with better food and a bit less noise. It's colder but with less snow. There are 77 neighborhoods, many beautiful. The job market is always strong. Among cities, it's the 8th biggest economy in the world.
That studio reminds me of NYC apts. Kabir, location dictates the cost. Avoid California at all costs--there is a huge migration out of the state. When looking at the States, are you doing YT full-time? Or do you need to be in a specific region of the country? Shaun, the Scot youtuber was working in London in financial services and made the decision a few years back to move home to Scotland b/c of the cost. living in London and the quality of life associated. From what I see on international news, the Brexit mess has really jacked people in the UK on everything. Saw a Brit who had a business in England, closed up and re-opened his business in Europe. Said he was losing his shirt with the fees and the red tape--he could no longer provide the same quality of service he had done before Brexit.
Moving to cities or suburbs outside of major cities will save you big bucks. I live in a rural area, but in town. I have a 3 bed Cape Cod house with a private 300 acre park across the street, surrounded by a golf course. I have essentially 6 neighbors The mortgage is just a tick over $300/month---and I will be paying it off early. At this stage in life, I like quiet. I can drive to a major city for culture or concerts.
In that narrow London kitchen, my hips would touch both countertops at the same time. 😂😂
States do vary a lot … Try 350,000 dollars into a property in Boston Mass….. States do vary a lot in price…
200k-300k would get u a nice house in any part of Cali outside of SF/SanJose metro area and LA metro area. i said come to cali, get a nice home in a bigger town, low crime, safe, and within 1 hour drive to beaches or mountain or rain forest, u get to pick.
London is the most expensive city in the UK right? so seek out the most expensive cities in the US. San Jose, CA. NYC Manhattan. like that. plus there is a mansion tax in CA.
London is a densely populated big city. A better comparison would be Manhattan and San Francisco. I bet the prices would be similar to London's.
I noticed that in general, the US is better at staging homes for sale.
Kabir, even here in Australia things are now so expensive. I think it’s happening in so many countries.
As a non-citizen you can’t just move here and work or buy property. To stay for longer than a six month tourist visa, or to work here, you need what’s known as a green card. This can be very difficult to get. Sometimes they have lotteries where they will issue green cards to a certain number of people from a specific country, but that’s a long shot. The most common ways to get permanent resident status is to marry a U.S. citizen like Lawrence from Lost In The Pond, or to get a job where the company says that you are essential for a position that cannot be filled locally. Another way is to start your own business that employs a certain number of people. A one time coworker of mine from the UK moved to San Diego that way, starting an IT company that employed about a dozen people.
The most I made as an American was back in the early 2000s. I made $50k. That's a pittance these days.
Love your videos and feel your pain. You’re a man and men need to find their own path in life, unchained from family. We all love are family immensely but you must seek your best future for yourself. Welcome to America 🇺🇸! I hope you don’t mind my comment I meant it in the most sincere way possible. The future is what you envision and work for.
He's so shocked but in general our houses are bigger no matter what price he's looking at
Kabir, check out The A & S way. A couple who moved to Vegas from around London. A lot of good videos about the advantages, and how easier it is to move ahead in your life than in the UK.
Your degree may get you a job in a taco truck in Dallas. The job competition is intense in the US for decent jobs and its alot about who you know, not how well you can perform. 35% of Americans cant even dream of owning a home, or ever getting financially stable. The grass looks greener on the other side of the fence, till ya get there. Just fair warning.
You are correct that we have a greater ability to relocate to cheaper of more free states. Personally, I left NY state decades ago, and would never return.
If you've never watched them try THE A & S WAY. They often discuss the topic.
Do remember to budget for medical care, which is considerably more expensive in America than most other countries. It's manageable, but it is something you need to take into account.
Also Kabir, condos and homes may have association fees that can be quite expensive.
And you chose large cities here to compare. Just think of if you lived in the suburban areas of those larger cities what you could get. That's why a lot of people commute. Tons of people live in northern VA but work in the DC area because of better housing prices so keep that in mind as you contemplate and do your research. Of course it will all depend on where you could find work in your field but always keep that in mind.
And Dallas is much more expensive than a lot of other areas. San Antonio is much less expensive than Dallas for example.
Many apartments, and some houses, have a "galley kitchen" which is that narrow set up with appliances are on one side or the other. We've been lucky in Atlanta to have only had one galley kitchen, and that was in our first apartment as a married couple. We moved out about a year later, and every home we've had since (married almost 30 years), the kitchen has been an entire room. Not open plan like is popular, but at least you have 4 walls of appliances and storage/cabinets.
Any apartment will be some kind of condominium or coop, with associated monthly fees and maintenance costs. Many suburban homes are also part of what’s called a HOA or homeowners association, where you also have to pay a monthly fee, and in some cases get hassled about what you can do with the property. There are lots of horror stories about HOAs.
Nevada and Wyoming are e the only two states with no state income taxes And Wyoming has Grizzly bears
Do you have a job other than RUclips, Kabir? If you like San Diego look around to the north etc.
Double beds are not really popular anymore in a bedroom. It's most likely a queen or king size mattress
Where is the location? Looks can be deceiving, depending on the neighborhood, the city, the slums dangerous those are all things that you have to look at & another thing some people don’t think about is the crime rate in the area where you’re buying the house. Cost of living.
Alaska, North Dakota, Florida i think, acouple other states have no state tax
At your age I would suggest looking for somewhere in the untied states you would love to retire to. And then see if this place had property with land to buy without anything on it. And then buy the property as an investment. Then later if you do eventual decide to leave the uk before you do you can build your dream home on that property. You can build what you want how you want it as long as it up to that cities codes. Then your debt free on the house. All you would have to pay is property tax possibly and then monthly utilities. Until you decide to ever sell it.
A warning about Texas. They are not on the National electric grid. They have their own grid. 2 years ago, their grid failed during a deep freeze and 246 people died. The popular destinations Brits always go for are Texas, California, and New York, all more expensive than many others. If you decide on Texas, choose Austin, it's very accepting. Everyone gets along there.
Your power can just as easily go out in Florida or California.
@@TheRockkickassI'm in Texas, and I would move out of state just because of our awful power grid. We had the freeze that the op mentioned. That was a nightmare. In May we had a derecho. I had never heard the word. It's a long-lived windstorm. We got a lot of rain with it, too. The winds, that were as strong as 90mph, tore down trees and power lines. There were roofs with major damage, cars were blown out of driveways, etc. Seven people were killed. It tooks weeks to get all the power back. Meanwhile, it was scorching hot and another nightmare. I would love to move out of Texas. The problems are, we can't afford to, our families are here and a family business that my partner works for.
@@dianajemison105 you described a weather problem, not a power grid problem
@@TheRockkickass She discussed the freeze that happened in TX and failure of their powergrid. It made national news, that's how I found about it. Derecho is a Spanish word, but I've heard about a thunderstorm of some type on the news again, no power with 90mph winds, yikes. Thats is a Cat 1 type Hurricane wind speed. In FL, where I am from, 90mph winds we don't bat an eye about. We have power at that speed. Yes, she has discussed the power grid failures. Where did u miss that part?
@@TheRockkickass I was trying to get across that when we have major weather events we can't count on ERCOT. Our awful governor is the one who appoints the board to Texas' Public Utility Commission, also. There's more, but I'm done. Have a nice day.
And do the UK homes have air conditioning? Those houses in Dallas are guaranteed to have it.
Be the next lost in the pond. Where Lawrence moved to America and now is in Love with it to where he is now a proud citizen in The US.
If you do ever decide to move here in the US you will be very welcomed here! Maybe not in my state of Massachusetts but other states treat people so much better then here.
Hi Kabir, you also need to take into account the cost of health care in the US vs Britton