I'm really surprised you didn't have the state run liquor stores that are closed sundays and holidays. No wine at Costco, etc.. most people are super surprised by that
Yeah I covered that in a separate video a while back, but yes that is true. It’s a bit weird and a little inconvenient, but I think you get used to it.
I moved to Bountiful Utah in 1973 from Hannibal Mo. It was a huge culture shock but I made friends quickly and easily. I'm still living here and am currently 61 years old. I've always loved nice, fast cars etc. The one thing that is really starting to bother me is that people are driving way, way too fast. The new normal speed is now between 90-100 mph. WTH is going on people? Slow down!! Not only do people drive too fast but everyone seems to be wearing blinders like they're the only car on the road. Extremly rude drivers that drive way too fast is my biggest complaint but I'm betting it's like that everywhere now. Thanks for your video, Cody........
Hello, Nice to hear from someone that a Mo. person moving to SLC and loving it . I am in Springfield Mo and making that new move myself. I have only flown over it but remember thinking how beautiful it was. Missouri no longer holds my interest because it has changed so much for the worse. 😢
Cody I think you put out great content. I live in CA and have friends that left CA and now live in Utah. Some of them love it and some like it. My wife and I are considering the move as well and your videos are useful and address a lot of how we feel as well as our concerns. I hope your channel grows and am actually surprised you don't have more views and subscribers given the population increase in Utah. Keep at it!
Hey Scott thanks for the comment and feedback, I appreciate it. I’ll keep making new videos and putting the info out there. Let me know if there’s anything I can do to help you make the move, if you decide it’s the right thing.
I am in Sugar house now. I am from Baltimore originally. This city/state/region is the best in the USA and if people back east understood it they would be in shock and all want to move here. 2 completely different worlds.
Living here in Salt lake is way relaxing. The air is bad and it will trigger allergies and asthma. The Utah laws are very strict. LDS people stay to themselves. It's the culture here but the religion isn't pushed in others. If anything LDS members are very giving. The downtown night life on main street , State Street area from South Temple to 1300 South is the best way to meet all walks of life.
I am from the Midwest. I moved here and got my first speeding ticket. The big difference here is that Utah only allows two weeks to pay for the ticket. In Indiana you have 60 days.
I reside in San Francisco, California, yet the air quality is perfect by comparison with SLC. And yes the "homeless" issue here it's certainly bad by comparison...
Actually SLC has become foodie area. Go to Logan there are a ton of small business owned restaurants. I lived there my entire life and my son is huge into foods. So you might want to take your blinders off.
People are very friendly but as a non-mormon, my experience as an implant from Oregon after 13 years is that everyone already has their own tribe. No one needs a new friend. We are thinking about leaving because of this.
Thank you for the informational video! We are moving there at the end of the month from the Chicago area! We are looking for a rental for a year, then will buy! 😊
Cody, thanks for all of the great videos, we are thinking about relocating to the Salt Lake City area, what is the education like out there? We have to young kids that are autistic and need special needs? How accommodating are the school district for special needs kids?
From what I have heard and experienced having grown up here, there are resources available and school districts can/will be accommodating but I’m not sure how good it is as I don’t have anything to compare to. I know that many other parents will also enlist additional resources (tutor/extracurriculars) outside of the school for more help.
I found the music very distracting. Maybe something softer and slower that fades more into the background. The car insurance rates here were a shock to me, as is the poor driving and number of car accidents. I came from a city that reduces speed on the Interstate to 65mph within city limits. That seems more reasonable. Seems like a lot of people here do 80+ on I15 and that terrifies me. It's also very poorly lit at night. I'm in Davis county and definitely find the grocery stores inadequate. Where we lived in Albuquerque there were health food co ops, Whole Foods, Sprouts, Asian and Hispanic food markets, etc. And eating out in general just had a much better food selection than here. I'm not driving all the way to Salt Lake City just for a decent meal.
As a French liking the idea of immigrating to the states one day I really like SLC especially for the outdoors and progressive city population from what I heard. Do you think it would be doable for someone with no real career to find work there that would go out of their way to hire immigrants and ease settling in, or is it a location that is easier for Americans (and ,more generally rich people) to relocate to? I know it's quite of a vague question and it's already a long shot in most instances not particularly in SLC, but I wonder what's your thoughts on this you did mention some people come from abroad to live there? i don't need much for amenities but finding a cheaper home with a backyard I can grow food in would be awesome.
Yes, we have lots of internationals who move here. As for looking for work, that would depend on your skills and experience, so I can’t speak to that really, but I would look at prices and wages, and see if you think it would be doable based on your own situation.
When I lived there in the 90’s before Olympics, you could pump gas first then pay. Write a paper check at 7-Eleven or scone cutters. 🤣🤣 Fry sauce is the best. Also people say Mountains (Muht-nans).
The Mormon predominance in Salt Lake City and in Utah IS INDEED a big factor. Mormon culture and leadership tries to control the culture and cultural norms in Utah according to their own beliefs. Mormon neighbors are typically quite friendly, but this friendliness is sometimes not very deep when they realize that there is no chance that you might join their religion. Thankfully, this is changing in Utah, albeit slowly, as even here in Utah, more and more people are figuring it out and leaving the LDS church. But the total transformation will likely take some time.
@@christiejohnston8538 "Believe like me"?? Huh? This is not about me or what I may thinik. What world do you live in? The Mormons in Utah and SLC (and for that matter wherever they might live, do indeed try to control and manipulate the culture to their own expectatons, regardless sof the culture or feelings of others. Mormons are so blind to the feelings of those who are not in lock-step with their programming.
We love Australians, and those from across the pond! I have about a dozen clients from all over - Australia, South Africa, Middle East, India, the UK and many Asian countries
I'm really surprised you didn't have the state run liquor stores that are closed sundays and holidays. No wine at Costco, etc.. most people are super surprised by that
Yeah I covered that in a separate video a while back, but yes that is true. It’s a bit weird and a little inconvenient, but I think you get used to it.
I moved to Bountiful Utah in 1973 from Hannibal Mo. It was a huge culture shock but I made friends quickly and easily. I'm still living here and am currently 61 years old. I've always loved nice, fast cars etc. The one thing that is really starting to bother me is that people are driving way, way too fast. The new normal speed is now between 90-100 mph. WTH is going on people? Slow down!! Not only do people drive too fast but everyone seems to be wearing blinders like they're the only car on the road. Extremly rude drivers that drive way too fast is my biggest complaint but I'm betting it's like that everywhere now. Thanks for your video, Cody........
Hello, Nice to hear from someone that a Mo. person moving to SLC and loving it . I am in Springfield Mo and making that new move myself. I have only flown over it but remember thinking how beautiful it was. Missouri no longer holds my interest because it has changed so much for the worse. 😢
Cody I think you put out great content. I live in CA and have friends that left CA and now live in Utah. Some of them love it and some like it. My wife and I are considering the move as well and your videos are useful and address a lot of how we feel as well as our concerns. I hope your channel grows and am actually surprised you don't have more views and subscribers given the population increase in Utah. Keep at it!
Hey Scott thanks for the comment and feedback, I appreciate it. I’ll keep making new videos and putting the info out there. Let me know if there’s anything I can do to help you make the move, if you decide it’s the right thing.
Very well produced, straightforward and informative!
Thanks for watching!! 👊🏽👊🏽
I am in Sugar house now. I am from Baltimore originally. This city/state/region is the best in the USA and if people back east understood it they would be in shock and all want to move here. 2 completely different worlds.
Living here in Salt lake is way relaxing. The air is bad and it will trigger allergies and asthma. The Utah laws are very strict. LDS people stay to themselves. It's the culture here but the religion isn't pushed in others. If anything LDS members are very giving. The downtown night life on main street , State Street area from South Temple to 1300 South is the best way to meet all walks of life.
At least 6 out of 10 people that are LDS. Will judge you! Especially Utah county
@amandaterry5689 I'm sorry you have experienced this. But I'm born and raised here a Latina at that and no problems.
I am from the Midwest. I moved here and got my first speeding ticket. The big difference here is that Utah only allows two weeks to pay for the ticket. In Indiana you have 60 days.
Interesting, I did not know that! Thanks for sharing!
I reside in San Francisco, California, yet the air quality is perfect by comparison with SLC. And yes the "homeless" issue here it's certainly bad by comparison...
Actually SLC has become foodie area. Go to Logan there are a ton of small business owned restaurants. I lived there my entire life and my son is huge into foods. So you might want to take your blinders off.
Food there is more of options in west jordan/Midvale
I actually find that there is a lot of trash on the highways out here a long with a homeless problem. Other than that, I really love living here!
In the downtown area, yes.
Trash on the highways is ridiculous... first impressions are everything and if you drive into utah be ready for a garbage display on the roads
I wouldnt mind volunteering cleaning it up. I've cleaned roads before in just one day. A years worth of trash can be removed really quickly.
People are very friendly but as a non-mormon, my experience as an implant from Oregon after 13 years is that everyone already has their own tribe. No one needs a new friend. We are thinking about leaving because of this.
Oh wow man. Far out. I can dig it. Solid!
Thank you for the informational video! We are moving there at the end of the month from the Chicago area! We are looking for a rental for a year, then will buy! 😊
Cody, thanks for all of the great videos, we are thinking about relocating to the Salt Lake City area, what is the education like out there? We have to young kids that are autistic and need special needs? How accommodating are the school district for special needs kids?
From what I have heard and experienced having grown up here, there are resources available and school districts can/will be accommodating but I’m not sure how good it is as I don’t have anything to compare to. I know that many other parents will also enlist additional resources (tutor/extracurriculars) outside of the school for more help.
Cody, great video. Any updates on the market?
Take a shot every time he says "Having Grown Up Here™"
Please don't... you might get wasted! 😂
@@LivingInSaltLakeCity🤭😂
Bad air quality?? The air quality in Utah is amazing! I could actually breathe when I visited. Wayyy better than here in Mississippi.
Depends on when you were visiting! It can get bad in the winter, but it’s really nice a lot of the time too
You probably were here during the perfect time. It gets pretty bad
I found the music very distracting. Maybe something softer and slower that fades more into the background. The car insurance rates here were a shock to me, as is the poor driving and number of car accidents. I came from a city that reduces speed on the Interstate to 65mph within city limits. That seems more reasonable. Seems like a lot of people here do 80+ on I15 and that terrifies me. It's also very poorly lit at night. I'm in Davis county and definitely find the grocery stores inadequate. Where we lived in Albuquerque there were health food co ops, Whole Foods, Sprouts, Asian and Hispanic food markets, etc. And eating out in general just had a much better food selection than here. I'm not driving all the way to Salt Lake City just for a decent meal.
Thanks for the feedback and comment!
As a French liking the idea of immigrating to the states one day I really like SLC especially for the outdoors and progressive city population from what I heard. Do you think it would be doable for someone with no real career to find work there that would go out of their way to hire immigrants and ease settling in, or is it a location that is easier for Americans (and ,more generally rich people) to relocate to? I know it's quite of a vague question and it's already a long shot in most instances not particularly in SLC, but I wonder what's your thoughts on this you did mention some people come from abroad to live there? i don't need much for amenities but finding a cheaper home with a backyard I can grow food in would be awesome.
Yes, we have lots of internationals who move here. As for looking for work, that would depend on your skills and experience, so I can’t speak to that really, but I would look at prices and wages, and see if you think it would be doable based on your own situation.
I think you said none of that stuff affects us if you get here you're with me
Thank you!
Thanks for watching and supporting!
Yeah, there are a lot of outdoor stuff to do here, but if you don't have a car, you're SOL!
We are moving to Utah soon 😊
Cool! Let me know if there's anything I can do to help with the move!
When I lived there in the 90’s before Olympics, you could pump gas first then pay. Write a paper check at 7-Eleven or scone cutters. 🤣🤣 Fry sauce is the best. Also people say Mountains (Muht-nans).
The Mormon predominance in Salt Lake City and in Utah IS INDEED a big factor. Mormon culture and leadership tries to control the culture and cultural norms in Utah according to their own beliefs. Mormon neighbors are typically quite friendly, but this friendliness is sometimes not very deep when they realize that there is no chance that you might join their religion. Thankfully, this is changing in Utah, albeit slowly, as even here in Utah, more and more people are figuring it out and leaving the LDS church. But the total transformation will likely take some time.
So, everyone needs to believe like you?
@@christiejohnston8538 "Believe like me"?? Huh? This is not about me or what I may thinik. What world do you live in? The Mormons in Utah and SLC (and for that matter wherever they might live, do indeed try to control and manipulate the culture to their own expectatons, regardless sof the culture or feelings of others. Mormons are so blind to the feelings of those who are not in lock-step with their programming.
How are the people with non Americans for example I’m Australian
We love Australians, and those from across the pond! I have about a dozen clients from all over - Australia, South Africa, Middle East, India, the UK and many Asian countries
@@LivingInSaltLakeCity thank you for this information
Yes, we love "Aussies" better that the people coming from another country like California😀. You are welcome anytime, Aussies!