Where would you go: Texas, Tennessee, Oregon, Kentucky, or New York? Why?

I have an opp through my employer to request a transfer to one of these states. This is what I know. Oregon: Job would be in Portland. Great scenery, clean air and water, probably the highest quality of life of the five locales, decent people, close to Seattle, no sales tax Texas: San Antonio, currently 1st pick. Hill Country, very clean, no income tax, people are great, some of the nicest looking women I've seen, ATX nearby!! Kentucky: would be near Louisville. The cost of living is cheap, low crime. I've never been treated nicely in KY, only w/ bad and impolite attitudes. I guess if I listened to country music all day, had dirty roadsides and a sh*tty economy I'd be miserable too. Tennessee: would be in Nashville, a great city! Beautiful state, nice highways, great recreational opps, friendly folk. Closest to my home state. New York: would be in Manhattan. Like the people, fast pace, and can-do will-do attitude. It's its own universe! But the cost of living...whoa!

Public Comments

1. New York because I live there now and would not want to live anywhere else
2. oregon for sure.....but it rains a lot
3. portland for me. it is very scenic and close enough to water, skiing, hiking etc to be a real plus over most of the other choices. no sales tax but there is a state income tax.
4. Oregon - I have found the people there more down-to-Earth, and I am an outdoors type person. I love the beautiful country and all the trees. I also love the Pacific Coast. Even though I would choose Oregon, I also enjoyed San Antonio. They have the Riverwalk, The Alamo, and the Spurs, but Oregon is more laid back which is to my liking. I haven't spent enough time in Kentucky or Tennessee to give an opinion on them. I would definitely not move to New York. I hate the big city. I move out of L.A. for that reason, but who knows? It might be what you like?
5. We moved to Hendersonville, TN 7 years ago- 25 miles north of Nashville. We absolutely LOVE it here. You're right- it's beautiful and there is SO much to do! We have never had a boring weekend and if you are the type, there are plenty of things happening every day and night. The people ARE friendly and warm. It's just a great place. We're from Calif. originally, but TN is home now! Good luck with your decision!
6. I'd go to Tennessee all the way. I'm going to be moving there soon. It has big City life with the still small country town appeal which I personally love. Plus I really love country music so I for sure wanna move there. NYC has too much crime but everywhere else i would consider possibly. but my two choices are Texas or Tennessee. I think Oregon would be too cold.