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Originally Posted by fireftr18

Big news to hear. Like others have said, it's a big move for anyone. The United States boasts any kind of climate and ecosystem you can name. Almost everyone is descended from immigrants. There is tremendous differences in culture dependent on geographical location and where immigrants from certain countries settled.
Everyone thinks their area is the best to live in, but the truth is, every area has it's own advantages and disadvantages. You can choose to live in a big city, a small city, in the middle of nowhere, or someplace in between. Often, you can find a small, seemingly isolated town, just a short distance from a population center.
When you make your move, I like to think you will be made to feel welcome.
Best of luck when you do move.

That last point I have bo doubt about go be honest. It truly is a big move, and just bringing it up with the wife had me a bit nervous. But she was surprisingly open right from the start! Good thing is we're in no hurry to just up and leave so we can look around, talk to people and do research on what we want. One thing we've talked about is for me to find a job that, at least initially, can support her as well so she can focus on getting us settled and helping oir son adjust. We'll see if that is realistic, but as the rules are now, that would make our Visa situation a little easier to handle as long as I can prove that I can support my family on my income. Looning at the software engineer job listings and the quoted salary levels, it shouldn't be impossible even if it is harder than "just" finding any job. Salary levels seem to quite a bit higher in the US even with medicals and 401Ks and the likes. Lots if research to do here!

Originally Posted by GT182

In Boston you'll still see the weather you have in Sweden... but probably not as cold.

Don't live in the city if you can help it. Congested and expensive. Stay away from Philadelphia if that comes up on your list.

Delaware isn't as bad but getting that way in spots. At least we don't have a State Sales Tax..... yet. If you ever get involved with old classic cars we have plenty of car shows and cruise nights here from April to November.

Yeah, I wouldn't mind the sweet San Diego climate to be honest. But Boston would probably feel more like home evwn if we get some really hot Summer weather over here from time to time.