The best State or region for Audiophile


I will say "Washington State", especially Northwest of Washington State.

1. The home electricity cost is low so you can play A class power amplifier with less cost.

https://www.electricchoice.com/blog/state-profiles-highestlowest-electric-rates/


2, It is not very hot during summer on West side of Washington State.

Even with occasional hot temperature during daytime, it cool down to around 50 degree during evening.

Thus you can play music without noise of air conditioner.


3. There are some high end shop around Seattle area.

With this respect, I prefer New York or Los Angeles area to Seattle.

It is not that bad around Seattle.


4. The cost to maintain spacious listening room is relatively low.

Since it is not that cold during winter or not too hot during summer on West side of Washington State, it cost less to keep spacious listening room at comfortable temperature.

Property tax is also reasonable unless you live close to downtown of Seattle.


5. No state Tax

It is good for retired people.

On the other hand, gas price is pretty high in Washington State.

Thus you tend to spend more time at home rather than driving outside.

Haha!


I welcome your input on this topic,   ladies  and gentlemen.


128x128shkong78
Maine...coast from Portland to Portsmouth...relatively inexpensive, great beaches (get a wetsuit), a foodie revolution, speed limit raised recently, buy stuff in NH with no tax, less people, great music scene, great arts scene, brew pubs galore, snowboard or ski. The west coast...nice to look at but...meh...
My 86 years old neighbor had moved from Maine to Washington State 15 years ago.

When I asked him about Maine, he talked about lot of good things but in the end he is happy here since he does not need to mow lot of snow in front of house during winter time.


nolacap
Agreed- Live music is everywhere in N.O. Besides Wilson Audio, which Audio dealers/retailers are left?  Happy Listening!

ordinarily audiophiles live in a perpetual state of confusion and or needless change.

yep. i'm guilty.

as for residency, the Sunburn State has to get my vote. at least for now.

Upsides:
no state income taxes.
right to work state.
housing is cheaper than most places.
weather is decent, but yes, it do get warm.
water sports cross every associated genre.
fishing and hunting nearly everything but Moose and Brown bear abounds.
new sporting interests - Python hunting!
every sport is played year round.
power is cheap.
Gas is as cheap as it is anywhere in the US which surprises me as I'd think the left coast would be far less expensive.
one can still buy whatever firearms they wish, within reason and there are no mag capacity restrictions.
roads due to little or no ice are usually in very good shape without potholes or patches every 30ft.
Highway speed limits were all raised.
loads of fresh produce and fruit abound year round.
numerous 'Theme Parks' open year round.
nature walks are short as nature is often very close by.
every retail outlet sells bug spray. I think you can buy it at McDonalds and Burger King.
AC units are priced competitively.

downsides;
the only cheaper places to live are Arkansas and Mexico and both require the need for a second language skill.
due to tourism the roadways are littered with folks with very questionable driving skills all winter long.
the blue and silver hair account for those with bad driving skills during the fair weather periods.
numerous 'Theme Parks' open year round.
instead of potholes we have sink holes which can at times, swallow whole houses or cars.
Bugs.
Pythons.
our Earthquakes are usually less than 3.7 on the Richter scale so houses are usually where you left them.
nature walks are shorter in most of the state as the critters come to your house instead of you going into their's.
occasionally during mating season, alligators & snakes may accessorize lawns and pools but this comes without charge for the home owner.
quiet quality AC is a must!