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.


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Property tax is high in Redmond!

Thus you have to pay for big listening space.

But if you move to suburb, it is much better.
I mean no stat Income tax, not sales tax.

I heard that Oregon is the only state with no sales tax in US.

Western Oregon is also pretty good for audiophile
@nolacap


I agree with your points in general.

If I live in New Orleans, I would attend live Jazz concert rather than listening to musics at home.
My community of 25 houses take more than 2 acres lot each.

Thus I can play music loud even during midnight as long as I close the windows.

I am happy about it.

Unless I develop serious health issues, I will stay put at my current house in Northwest of Washington State.

In addition, my house has a nice 180 degree view to Olympic mountains, Skagit Bay and Sound.

Many people complain that the housing price around Seattle had gone up too steep.

But if you go to suburb, then you can find nice houses under 1 M or even around half million.

Thomas
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.


@ blindjim 

I agree with you on most points.

I had traveled to Florida, SC, NC last January.

I am tempted to live there after finding cheap gas prices.

But I do not like the possible evacuation due to strong Hurricanes.
Somebody asked me worst region for audiophile



It’s a fun thread.

What is the worst State or region for Audiophile? ...Hurricane Alley?


My take of worst region for audiophile is Southern California.

Electricity and housing costs are expensive over there.

Property tax and state income tax also make living there expensive.


There is also high danger of earthquake which can ruin your audio system.

It is also pretty hot during summertime not good for using Class A amplifiers.


The weather is so good to do outdoor activities and do surfing on the beaches.

Why you want to stay inside listening to music in Southern California.

As an avid audiophile, it is the last place to move to.

My son got master degree in Engineering from UCLA, I do not mind visiting there for few days from time to time but I will not take permanent residence there period.