Moving to a new city can be daunting. It's often difficult to figure how to get things done (apartment, utilities, licenses) unless you're already there. Many people just save up the money and move in blind. I've done this twice (before the advent of personal computers) and while fun and edgy, it is difficult and you miss things.Here's an excellent article from Lifehacker that gives you info and websites to do your research before the big move. House prices, crime statistics, local culture, information on all these issues and more are covered.
Here are a few excerpts......
"If you have children or are planning to start a family, you'll naturally want to find the neighborhoods with the best schools—or at least with schools that are well regarded but are still affordable to live in. A good first stop is GreatSchools, a site that helps you find good schools in a specific area, or will guide you to schools within a certain vicinity."
"Ask yourself what the city is known for, cuisine-wise, and check Foursquare, Yelp, and Google Local for reviews and recommendations. Then think about your favorite foods, and check out where you can get them near your future home. If you're a big fan of Japanese food, make sure you can find a decent restaurant somewhere nearby. If you find a half dozen and a couple of ramen shops to boot, you're in great shape. Repeat the process with your other interests, whether it's live music, nightlife, museums, even local festivals and block parties."
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