Some Red State/Blue State Indicia

[sturg33]

is there a correlation between how nice a place is to live and how much it costs to live there...is the correlation positive or negative

Short answer: yes—there’s generally a positive correlation.
Places that are widely considered “nicer” to live in tend to be more expensive, not less.

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Why the correlation is positive​

Think of cost of living as a kind of price signal:

1. Demand for desirable places​

• Good weather, amenities, safety, culture → more people want to live there
• More demand → higher housing prices → higher overall cost

2. Limited supply​

• Coastal cities, historic areas, or constrained geographies can’t expand easily
• That scarcity pushes prices up even more

3. High-income job markets​

• “Nice” cities often have stronger economies
• Higher wages → people can pay more → costs rise

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what would be a good indicator of a nice place to live? Net migration?

 

[nsacpi]

A place where people have good health outcomes. That's a basic criterion

 

[sturg33]

A place where people have good health outcomes. That's a basic criterion

But not a place where people seek to move to?

 

[nsacpi]

But not a place where people seek to move to?

I think attracting people is a positive indicator. Attracting young ambitious people is an even more positive indicator.

Being a low cost of living place not necessarily. See my earlier post about correlation between costvof living and a place being a good place to live.

 

[sturg33]

I think attracting people is a positive indicator. Attracting young ambitious people is an even more positive indicator.

Being a low cost of living place not necessarily. See my earlier post about correlation between costvof living and a place being a good place to live.

The high cost of living is bleeding humans, tax revenue, and political influence

I really cant figure out your gaze aversion to the reality on the ground. Dem governance is driving people away in hordes

 

[Tapate50]

The high cost of living is bleeding humans, tax revenue, and political influence

I really cant figure out your gaze aversion to the reality on the ground. Dem governance is driving people away in hordes

He’s being purposefully obtuse

And old ancient act of futility