What were your Pros and Cons?

I'll list my pros and cons for New Jersey:

Pro:
I can find my state in the "State" field of any web form, and there is at least one cheap shipping option.
I can drive almost anywhere, as an alternative to flying.
Many things are inexpensive, compared to USVI.
Everything is available.
Everything works.
Laws are enforced.
Good schools.
Family and friends are near by (but we travel to each other now, so not a big deal).
The seasons. I can tell what time of year it is without thinking.

Con:
High property taxes.
It's too hot or too cold, and there are only 10 best days of the year (USVI has 350).
Snow, shoveling snow, ice.
Rude people.
Driving is a competitive sport.
I might have to drive more than 30 minutes to get somewhere.
Traffic.

Maine
pros
beautiful coastline
shopping and access to anything
no litter
lobster, clams, fresh veggies
lots of healthy places to eat
excellent medical care
dependable utilities
govt workers actually work
honest politicians
medical marijuana and civil penalties for possession

cons
summer is a long weekend in July
heating costs
gestapo police
sales and income tax
snooty, introverted people
tourists/traffic

From Tbilisi:

Pros:
Low cost of living ($2 haircuts)
Hospitable people
My students
My host family
Delicious food
Spectacular views of the Caucasus
Rewarding work
Contributing to building of a new nation
Moderate Mediterranean climate
...and many others.

Cons:
Little or no English television
Cold winters
Horrible drivers
Smokers
Litterers
A yearning to return to America
Russia

From Rhode Island (yes, it is a state, not a place on Long Island, NY)

Pros:
Our nickname isn't " The Ocean State" for nothing!
BEST Italian restaurants outside of Italy
Beautiful historic architecture
Thriving arts community
You could drive from the beach to secluded woods in a matter of 40 minutes
Clam Cakes & Chowder
Born and raised there....roots go deep.
Spring and Fall are truly spectacular.

Cons:
Paulie D. from "Jersey Shore" actually comes from RI, Enough said.
Dirty politics
Spring and Fall....sometimes they only last a week.
Winter drags on forever
Most Rhode Islanders are born and raised there...they will pack a lunch for the 30 minute trip over the border to CT or MA.
Suburban sprawl is killing it.
Too many people still call me "Bobby". ( actually that one makes me smile now)

Minnesota
Pros
Exceptional Customer Service Everywhere
Convenience
Beautiful Lakes
Four Seasons are beautiful
So much cheaper to live (housing, groceries, gas, and more
Close to family is great
Don't get glared at by cashiers in stores
Don't worry as much about getting robbed
Roads and driving is soooo much easier
Insurance costs are much lower
Schools are great and free and have so much more to offer

Cons:

Winter

Seems like the pros are longer, from where they came, from those already on island. 😉

Seems like the pros are longer, from where they came, from those already on island. 😉

I guess the grass is always greener. Nothing a quick January trip to the upper midwest won't fix, though!

Tonight I heard St. Croix described as, pleasantly dysfunctional. I laughed.

Nothing a quick January trip to the upper midwest won't fix, though!

Haha, exactly! get me out of here!

Tonight I heard St. Croix described as, pleasantly dysfunctional. I laughed.

Exactly what I'm looking for, ha!

robob, i loved your first con

Been a while since I lived somewhere else, so I'll just go with the place I visit the most.

Oregon

Pros
Clean/no litter
Major recycling/Very "green"
Progressive health care
Gorgeous seasons
Festivals and Country Markets
Shopping / Inexpensive food
Quaint villages
Wineries
Beautiful coastline
Mountains/Rivers/Waterfalls
Courteous drivers using common sense
MY GRANDDAUGHTER

Cons
Long winters
Public schools could be better, I think.
Economy still suffering
Long way from family on the east coast