Tales From a Northeast Transplant

Two decades ago my wife and I made the decision to relocate from the northeast to Indiana. Both of us grew up in the northeast, most of our family is located there and we knew no one in Indianapolis. The motivation for the move was to achieve a better quality of life. What we discovered far exceeded our expectations! Yes it's true, the cost of living is much more reasonable, especially when it comes to rent or purchasing a home. That's only the tip of the iceberg. Our average daily commute to work takes a fraction of the time it used to. You can beat the weather! Spring starts in mid March where a few days will reach the 70's. By mid April you will have temperatures in the 80's and the summer is warm, but very tolerable. If you enjoy spending time outdoors and dining, that will extend until the end of October into the first weeks of November. The truly cold days of winter really only last from mid December until the end of February. Snow is minimal with only 10-15 inches a season in the past few years. Coming from the northeast it was always depressing how early it gets dark. In Indianapolis, it will stay light out past 9:30 PM in the summer months! Combine all that with the many restaurants, parks, sports venues, bike trails, museums, innovative businesses and you have a great place to live. What really makes the community so special are the people. Indianapolis allows people to be who they are. Hoosiers are eager to see each other succeed and the community prosper.