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 1 May '182yr31 Jul '2031 Jul '20
1 May '18

Tucson, AZ

26°C
United States
2017
 4 Jun '1711mo30 Apr '1830 Apr '18
4 Jun '17

Brattleboro

United States
 3 Jun '171d4 Jun '174 Jun '17
3 Jun '17

Boston, MA

22°C
United States
 1 Jun '172d3 Jun '173 Jun '17
1 Jun '17

St. Augustine

United States
 
 10 Jan '175mo31 May '1731 May '17
10 Jan '17

Tucson, AZ

18°C
United States
 4 Jan '176d10 Jan '1710 Jan '17
4 Jan '17

Boston, MA

1°C
United States
2016
 16 Dec '1619d4 Jan '174 Jan '17
16 Dec '16

Brattleboro

United States
 13 Dec '163d16 Dec '1616 Dec '16
13 Dec '16

Boston, MA

3°C
United States
 
 2 Nov '161mo13 Dec '1613 Dec '16
2 Nov '16

Tucson, AZ

25°C
United States
 
 3 Jun '165mo31 Oct '1631 Oct '16
3 Jun '16

Brattleboro

United States
 2 Jun '161d3 Jun '163 Jun '16
2 Jun '16

Boston, MA

22°C
United States
 30 May '163d2 Jun '162 Jun '16
30 May '16

Chilmark

United States
 29 May '161d30 May '1630 May '16
29 May '16

Boston, MA

16°C
United States
 24 May '165d29 May '1629 May '16
24 May '16

Seattle, WA

18°C
United States
 
 4 Jan '165mo24 May '1624 May '16
4 Jan '16

Tucson, AZ

18°C
United States
2015
 29 Dec '156d4 Jan '164 Jan '16
29 Dec '15

Boston, MA

3°C
United States
 22 Dec '157d29 Dec '1529 Dec '15
22 Dec '15

Brattleboro

United States
 19 Dec '153d22 Dec '1522 Dec '15
19 Dec '15

Chilmark

United States
 17 Dec '151d18 Dec '1518 Dec '15
17 Dec '15

Boston, MA

3°C
United States
 9 Dec '158d17 Dec '1517 Dec '15
9 Dec '15

San Francisco, CA

13°C
United States
 26 Nov '1513d9 Dec '159 Dec '15
26 Nov '15

San Diego, CA

20°C
United States
 23 Nov '153d26 Nov '1526 Nov '15
23 Nov '15

Bangkok

32°C
Thailand
 
 2 Oct '152mo23 Nov '1523 Nov '15
2 Oct '15

Chiang Mai

31°C
Thailand
 27 Sep '155d2 Oct '152 Oct '15
27 Sep '15

Bangkok

33°C
Thailand
 
 1 Jul '153mo26 Sep '1526 Sep '15
1 Jul '15

Budapest

28°C
Hungary
 20 Jun '1510d30 Jun '1530 Jun '15
20 Jun '15

Boston, MA

22°C
United States
 13 Jun '157d20 Jun '1520 Jun '15
13 Jun '15

Omaha, NE

26°C
United States
 8 Jun '155d13 Jun '1513 Jun '15
8 Jun '15

Seattle, WA

20°C
United States
 1 Jun '157d8 Jun '158 Jun '15
1 Jun '15

San Francisco, CA

17°C
United States
 
 1 Jan '155mo31 May '1531 May '15
1 Jan '15

Tucson, AZ

18°C
United States
2014
 30 Dec '141d31 Dec '1431 Dec '14
30 Dec '14

Boston, MA

3°C
United States
 
 15 Nov '141mo29 Dec '1429 Dec '14
15 Nov '14

Brattleboro

United States
 12 Nov '142d14 Nov '1414 Nov '14
12 Nov '14

Boston, MA

10°C
United States
 1 Nov '1411d12 Nov '1412 Nov '14
1 Nov '14

Tucson, AZ

25°C
United States
 
 1 May '146mo31 Oct '1431 Oct '14
1 May '14

Seattle, WA

18°C
United States
 
 19 Mar '141mo30 Apr '1430 Apr '14
19 Mar '14

Portland, OR

12°C
United States
 6 Mar '1413d19 Mar '1419 Mar '14
6 Mar '14

San Diego, CA

17°C
United States
 
 7 Feb '1427d6 Mar '146 Mar '14
7 Feb '14

Los Angeles, CA

14°C
United States
2013
 12 Nov '133mo6 Feb '146 Feb '14
12 Nov '13

Boston, MA

10°C
United States
 7 Nov '134d11 Nov '1311 Nov '13
7 Nov '13

San Francisco, CA

16°C
United States
 
 10 Oct '1328d7 Nov '137 Nov '13
10 Oct '13

Monterey, CA

18°C
United States
 
 24 Sep '1315d9 Oct '139 Oct '13
24 Sep '13

Omaha, NE

26°C
United States
 18 Sep '136d24 Sep '1324 Sep '13
18 Sep '13

Mexico City

21°C
Mexico
 
 1 May '135mo18 Sep '1318 Sep '13
1 May '13

Oaxaca

27°C
Mexico
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Where to stay in the USA for 6 months? Vegas, California? Something else?

 

in Cali, Colombia by @yesmad |  | 21 comments

My girlfriend and I are Canadian nomads looking to spend 6 months (ideally) in the US this winter. We’re trying to figure out the best place to do so! The goal is to live somewhere nice and build up more savings and income.

Since we’re in Montreal and sick of the brutal winters, we want somewhere warm. And since we’re nomading, we’re looking to stay as cheap as possible, but also comfortable. We’d like to do a short-term (furnished) rental as opposed to a hotel or room rental since we’re a couple.

We also want to live somewhere nice enough, not in a dangerous area or anything like that. We like parks, shopping, farmer’s markets, etc. Not too big on night life.

Ideally, we’d like somewhere in California, but I’m not sure how realistic that is for our budget ($1500/month rent at the max).

As of now we’ve also looked at Las Vegas, which seems on the more affordable end of the spectrum. Austin was also on our radar, but again, not sure how realistic that is for our budget.

The biggest problem we have is actually finding available rentals online! We need something furnished! Doing anything through Craigslist online is out, and I know most people will suggest AirBNB, but it seems rather inflated in price. Other than that, there seems to be only private websites that are just as difficult (or untrustworthy looking) as Craigslist.

Can anyone point us in the right direction? Where would you guys suggest in our situation? Anyone from Vegas/California/Austin that could point us in the right direction for furnished short-term housing?

This seems like a really great community! I hope someone out there can help us out! :smile:

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  • United States

    ⭐️ Overall Score 
    💵 Cost 🧐 Pricey
    📡 Internet 🏎 Fast
    😀 Fun mediocre
    👮 Safety very bad
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    🌥 Feels 17° 63° 16° 61°AQI 29
    6yr
    $3,192 / mo
    45Mbps
    ×
  • Mexico

    ⭐️ Overall Score 
    💵 Cost 😙 Affordable
    📡 Internet 🏎 Fast
    😀 Fun mediocre
    👮 Safety bad
    Tap to open
    🌥 Feels 28° 82° 28° 82°AQI 80😷
    5mo
    $1,518 / mo
    14Mbps
    ×
  • Hungary

    ⭐️ Overall Score 
    💵 Cost 😙 Affordable
    📡 Internet 🚀 Super fast
    😀 Fun good
    👮 Safety mediocre
    Tap to open
    🌤 Feels  43°  46°AQI 30
    3mo
    $1,547 / mo
    51Mbps
    ×
  • Thailand

    ⭐️ Overall Score 
    💵 Cost 😙 Affordable
    📡 Internet 🏎 Fast
    😀 Fun mediocre
    👮 Safety good
    Tap to open
    🌥 Feels 41° 105° 31° 87°🥵AQI 64
    2mo
    $1,185 / mo
    21Mbps
    ×
  • 🛬 Most visits

  • Boston

    Boston is a city in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It is the capital of the state, the largest city in New England, and the U.S. state of Massachusetts. The city proper is home to about 617,900 people, making it the largest city in New England and the 26th largest in the United States.

    ⭐️ Overall Score 
    💵 Cost 🧐 Too expensive
    📡 Internet 🏎 Fast
    😀 Fun good
    👮 Safety very bad
    Tap to open
    🌧 Feels  43°  47°AQI 34
    11x
    $4,021 / mo
    36Mbps
    ×
  • Tucson

    I’m not sure about how accurate nomadslist really is. When I search for locations in the USA with good hiking what comes up first? Atlanta. Second is NYC. Huh? I think Tucson is a great city for the nomad who likes a bit of quiet. It’s small enough to be cozy but big enough that you can find everything you need. Want to party non stop and socialize with other nomads? Probably not your number one choice. Want good weather most of the year and lower cost of living? Love hiking, nature and be

    ⭐️ Overall Score 
    💵 Cost 🙂 Okay
    📡 Internet 🚀 Super fast
    😀 Fun bad
    👮 Safety very bad
    Tap to open
    🌥 Feels 25° 77° 25° 78°AQI 35
    6x
    $2,922 / mo
    57Mbps
    ×
  • San Francisco

    I've been living in SF since 2014 and I have to say Cost of Living is misrepresented. It's a lot more expensive now (2020) than posted. 1-bdr in center is $3,500-$4,000 + $200-$300 for parking + $100-$200 for utilities. Almost impossible to find month-to-month rent, so this is for 1-year lease. Coffee for two + a pastry is easily $20. Dinner for two never less than $50, unless it's fast food (+20% tips are expected) and if you want actually something good it's at least $100 for two. Airbnb is $1

    ⭐️ Overall Score 
    💵 Cost 😳 Way too expensive
    📡 Internet 🚀 Super fast
    😀 Fun bad
    👮 Safety very bad
    Tap to open
    🌥 Feels 12° 54° 13° 56°AQI 37
    3x
    $5,603 / mo
    55Mbps
    ×
  • Seattle

    Seattle is a great city, especially if you like nature, there are plenty of outdoor activities to do all year round. People are generally open-minded and friendly. The cost of living is high but it allows you to be able to afford other places on earth easily if you can find a job here. You can also find plenty of good restaurants and arts around in the city. I recommend to stay at least 3-6 months to get the feel of living a PNW life.

    ⭐️ Overall Score 
    💵 Cost 🧐 Pricey
    📡 Internet 🚀 Super fast
    😀 Fun mediocre
    👮 Safety very bad
    Tap to open
    ☀️ Feels 20° 68° 19° 67°AQI 40
    3x
    $3,895 / mo
    71Mbps
    ×
  • Omaha

    ⭐️ Overall Score 
    💵 Cost 🙂 Okay
    📡 Internet 🏎 Fast
    😀 Fun bad
    👮 Safety very bad
    Tap to open
    🌥 Feels 11° 52° 11° 51°AQI 19
    2x
    $2,827 / mo
    50Mbps
    ×
  • Bangkok

    Don't believe the prices on here for an apartment. 686 usd/month refers to an apartment in a high class condo, right in the city centre and seconds away from the BTS(train station). Just remember this, people working at supermarkets make 2 usd/per hour. If you want to live like a local, then you can save a lot of money. If you don't mind a 5-10 minute walk from the BTS, then you can easily get a one bedroom apartment for 300 USD per month, in a high class condo, plus with free golf cart ser

    ⭐️ Overall Score 
    💵 Cost 😙 Affordable
    📡 Internet 🏎 Fast
    😀 Fun good
    👮 Safety good
    Tap to open
    🌧 Feels 49° 120° 34° 93°🥵AQI 56
    2x
    $1,430 / mo
    27Mbps
    ×
  • San Diego

    ⭐️ Overall Score 
    💵 Cost 🧐 Pricey
    📡 Internet 🚀 Super fast
    😀 Fun good
    👮 Safety very bad
    Tap to open
    🌥 Feels 18° 64° 17° 63°AQI 51
    2x
    $3,864 / mo
    70Mbps
    ×
  • Oaxaca

    Oaxaca is one of a kind. It's a gorgeous city, incredible culture and the best mexican food around. It's cheap, clean, walkable and has quick wifi. I fell in love with this city. In my opinion, it has a Chiang Mai vibe except smaller and cleaner.

    ⭐️ Overall Score 
    💵 Cost 😙 Affordable
    📡 Internet 🏎 Fast
    😀 Fun mediocre
    👮 Safety mediocre
    Tap to open
    🌥 Feels 28° 82° 27° 81°AQI 82😷
    1x
    $1,317 / mo
    16Mbps
    ×
  • 🛌 Most time spent

  • Tucson

    I’m not sure about how accurate nomadslist really is. When I search for locations in the USA with good hiking what comes up first? Atlanta. Second is NYC. Huh? I think Tucson is a great city for the nomad who likes a bit of quiet. It’s small enough to be cozy but big enough that you can find everything you need. Want to party non stop and socialize with other nomads? Probably not your number one choice. Want good weather most of the year and lower cost of living? Love hiking, nature and be

    ⭐️ Overall Score 
    💵 Cost 🙂 Okay
    📡 Internet 🚀 Super fast
    😀 Fun bad
    👮 Safety very bad
    Tap to open
    🌥 Feels 25° 77° 25° 78°AQI 35
    4yr
    $2,922 / mo
    57Mbps
    ×
  • Seattle

    Seattle is a great city, especially if you like nature, there are plenty of outdoor activities to do all year round. People are generally open-minded and friendly. The cost of living is high but it allows you to be able to afford other places on earth easily if you can find a job here. You can also find plenty of good restaurants and arts around in the city. I recommend to stay at least 3-6 months to get the feel of living a PNW life.

    ⭐️ Overall Score 
    💵 Cost 🧐 Pricey
    📡 Internet 🚀 Super fast
    😀 Fun mediocre
    👮 Safety very bad
    Tap to open
    ☀️ Feels 20° 68° 19° 67°AQI 40
    6mo
    $3,895 / mo
    71Mbps
    ×
  • Oaxaca

    Oaxaca is one of a kind. It's a gorgeous city, incredible culture and the best mexican food around. It's cheap, clean, walkable and has quick wifi. I fell in love with this city. In my opinion, it has a Chiang Mai vibe except smaller and cleaner.

    ⭐️ Overall Score 
    💵 Cost 😙 Affordable
    📡 Internet 🏎 Fast
    😀 Fun mediocre
    👮 Safety mediocre
    Tap to open
    🌥 Feels 28° 82° 27° 81°AQI 82😷
    5mo
    $1,317 / mo
    16Mbps
    ×
  • Boston

    Boston is a city in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It is the capital of the state, the largest city in New England, and the U.S. state of Massachusetts. The city proper is home to about 617,900 people, making it the largest city in New England and the 26th largest in the United States.

    ⭐️ Overall Score 
    💵 Cost 🧐 Too expensive
    📡 Internet 🏎 Fast
    😀 Fun good
    👮 Safety very bad
    Tap to open
    🌧 Feels  43°  47°AQI 34
    4mo
    $4,021 / mo
    36Mbps
    ×
  • Budapest

    I stayed here for a month in July last year. There's lots of cool aspects to the city but I hated it when I was there. The city has a problem with British stag parties, so if you look like you're a British male and speak English expect to be treated with disdain (it's fair enough) The Hungarians can just generally be unfriendly, especially bartenders. It's a weird experience waiting to be served while 3 people ignore you. Or buying the same drink and getting charged whatever they want (700-1500

    ⭐️ Overall Score 
    💵 Cost 😙 Affordable
    📡 Internet 🏎 Fast
    😀 Fun good
    👮 Safety mediocre
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    🌤 Feels  43°  45°AQI 27
    3mo
    $1,516 / mo
    36Mbps
    ×
  • Chiang Mai

    Chiang Mai used to be N.1 for the digital nomad life. It is still great and you can find really cheap apartments (300-400$) and restaurants (2-3$ for a main). Wouldn't recommend staying there during the burning season. The best area is Nimman, but it's also the most expensive. You can stay in the old city that's very nice but that gets noisy during the weekend for the night markets. Last but not least, very safe city. All in all would go back in a heartbeat.

    ⭐️ Overall Score 
    💵 Cost 😙 Affordable
    📡 Internet 🏎 Fast
    😀 Fun good
    👮 Safety good
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    🌥 Feels 43° 109° 33° 91°🥵AQI 93😷
    2mo
    $1,107 / mo
    18Mbps
    ×
  • Portland

    -Very well situated between the ocean and mountains -Cloudy winters -Not much snow -Large Asian minority -LGBTQ+ friendly -High quality of living -Very expensive -Very good nightlife -A lot of parks -A lot of outdoor activities -1 of the best education systems in the USA -Healthcare is excellent -Good transit system

    ⭐️ Overall Score 
    💵 Cost 🧐 Pricey
    📡 Internet 🚀 Super fast
    😀 Fun great
    👮 Safety very bad
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    ☀️ Feels 21° 70° 21° 69°AQI 17
    1mo
    $3,224 / mo
    68Mbps
    ×
  • Monterey

    ⭐️ Overall Score 
    💵 Cost 🧐 Too expensive
    📡 Internet 🏎 Fast
    😀 Fun mediocre
    👮 Safety very bad
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    🌥 Feels 14° 57° 14° 57°AQI 28
    28d
    $4,703 / mo
    43Mbps
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