If I get anywhere near a six-figure salary soon after college, the first thing I'm-a do is find a place where the "nicer homes" are relatively cheap. Like the suburbs of Springfield, Illinois' capital. It's not inexpensive, but it's no suburban Chicago. Apply that to any place where the capital is that way, i.e. lower in population than its big cities (California, New York, Florida, Texas, Georgia, AUSTRALIA).

Also: F...orget Michigan. Or Wisconsin, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, or... Well, really any place known for its cold weather. I adore 100-degree weather. Hot? Take clothes off. Cold? Good luck. That's what I say.

But I have a major that says I can live anywhere as long as I'm near a college. That narrows it down to... Anywhere. Sweet.