Each month I will answer a commonly asked question from Expats coming to The United States, and break that question down into ten states each week, in alphabetical order. Which State Is Right For you? Hawaii-Maryland
WHICH STATE IS RIGHT FOR YOU? HAWAII-MARYLAND
In this article I will break down each state, what it has to offer (cost of living and education), the lifestyles of the people living in those states(what hobbies are popular, music), the state’s geography and Information regarding Insurance, International Money Transfers, Building a Credit History and Other Services (Cell Phone Services, Pet Transportation, Global Banking, Credit Score Monitoring and Identity Theft Protection, Mortgage Assistance, Unsecured Personal Credit Cards and Currency Exchange Services)
Hawaii:
Cost Of Living Is High!: Due to its seclusive location, the cost of living in Hawaii is very high, the average cost of a home is rough $500,000.
Education: ranked 36th nationally overall out of the 50 states in 2016 according to usnews.com.
Island Lifestyle: Laid-back, Slower paced lifestyle, Surfing, Hiking, Swimming, Fishing
Popular Music Genre: Native Traditional Folk, Modern Rock, and Hip-Hop
Geography: “The lush, green islands of Hawaii are the visible tops of a chain of submerged volcanic mountains that stretch 3,100 miles from Hawaii, all the way to the Aleutian Trench in the North Pacific Ocean. Excluding the largest islands (shown on the map), most are atolls; inactive stumps of volcanic rock, encircled by coral reefs.Ironically in this tropical paradise the summits of the (sporadically active ) volcanoes of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea on the Big Island, are frequently snow-capped. Kilauea, the youngest volcano in Volcanoes National Park, still erupts occasionally, spewing lava and creating new land.”(http://www.worldatlas.com)
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Idaho:
Cost Of Living Is Low!: The average cost of a home is rough $180,000
Education: ranked 43rd nationally overall out of the 50 states in 2016 according to usnews.com.
Outdoor Lifestyle: Hunting, Hiking, and Fishing
Popular Music Genre: Metal, Bluegrass, Folk and Alternative Rock
Geography:“Literally covered from north to south by the Rocky Mountains, Idaho contains dozens and dozens of individual mountain ranges. The most significant include the Bitterroots which stretch along much of its border with Montana, and the Caribou, Clearwater, Owyhee, Salmon River, Sawtooths and Seven Devils ranges.The Continental Divide (an imaginary line) indicates the absolute highest points of land, where on either side of same rivers will flow downhill, east or west. That divide runs from northwestern Canada, south along the crests of the Bitterroot Range of the Rocky Mountains in Idaho, then south all the way into Mexico, where it follows the peaks of the Sierra Madre Occidental.
The Snake River Plain is a wide and flat lava-based, bow-shaped depression that runs through south-central Idaho. This fertile plain is home to the state’s agricultural industries. Hell’s Canyon, dissected by the Snake River on Idaho’s border with Oregon, is the deepest gorge in America, with a maximum depth of 7,900 ft. Shoshone Falls located along the Snake River near Twin Falls stands 212 ft. High, which is higher than Niagara Falls. The moon-like, almost weird-looking Craters of the Moon National Monument, is in essence, a sea of young lava flows, complete with scattered islands of cinder cones and sagebrush.Idaho’s most significant river is the Snake; it rises in the Grand Tetons of Wyoming and flows all the way to the Columbia River in Washington State.Other rivers of note include the Bear, Bruneau, Kootenai, and Salmon. An estimated 16,000 miles of smaller rivers and streams drain the land. Major lakes include the Coeur d’Alene and Pend Oreille.”(http://www.worldatlas.com)
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Illinois:
Cost Of Living Is Low!: the average cost of a home in Illinois is rough $190,000
Education: ranked 18th nationally overall out of the 50 states in 2016 according to usnews.com.
Vast Lifestyle: Hiking, Fishing, Boating(northeast), Camping, Theme Parks, Zoos, Museum of Science and Industry.
Popular Music Genre: Rap, Hip Hop, Alternative Rock
Geography: “From the Lake Michigan shoreline, inland for 8-10 miles, From the Chicago suburbs, moving west toward the Iowa border, the land gradually rises into a hilly area in the far-northwest. The state’s highest point, Charles Mound, at 1,235 ft., is located there. The southern two-thirds of the state is rolling farmland, commonly called America’s Corn Belt. This wide and fertile swath of land (hilly is some areas) stretches into the states of Iowa, Indiana, and Missouri.
The Shawnee Hills region (a narrow strip of land) extends across the southern part of Illinois from Elizabethtown to the Missouri border. About 40 miles wide and 70 miles long, this hilly woodland rises to nearly 1,000 feet. The state’s most important river – the Mississippi – forms it’s entire western border. Other rivers of note include the Illinois, Kaskaskia, Ohio, and Wabash. Major lakes, in addition to Lake Michigan, include the Carlyle, Rend, Shelbyville and Upper Peoria.” (http://www.worldatlas.com)
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Indiana:
Cost Of Living Is Low!: Average cost of a home in Indiana is rough $140,000
Education: ranked 25th nationally overall out of the 50 states in 2016 according to usnews.com.
Vast Lifestyle: Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Hunting, Museums, Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Zoos
Popular Music Genre: Country, Rap, and Hip Hop
Geography: “In the north, along with the edges of Lake Michigan, drifting sand hills cover the shoreline of Indiana.
Massive glaciers from the last Ice Age certainly left their marks in northern Indiana, as the rolling land is rocky, and dotted with dozens of small lakes. The north-central part of the state is fertile, hilly farmland commonly called America’s Corn Belt, which also stretches into the states of Illinois and Iowa.
Much of the southern half of Indiana is hilly, as the state’s land begins its gentle rise into the foothills of the Cumberland Plateau of eastern Kentucky. Underground caves and streams, as well hundreds of small (mostly seasonal) waterfalls are commonly found throughout this area. Numerous river cliffs front the Ohio River, the river that forms its entire border with Kentucky.
Indiana’s most revered river – the Wabash – snakes its way through the center of the state. Additional rivers of note include the Kankakee, Patoka, and White. Lake Monroe is Indiana’s largest lake.” (https://wwworldatlas.com)
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Iowa:
Cost Of Living Is Low!: The average cost of a home in Iowa is Rough $155,000
Education: ranked 45th nationally overall out of the 50 states in 2016 according to usnews.com.
Outdoor Lifestyle: Hunting, Camping, Hiking, Biking, Gambling, and the Field Of Dreams.
Popular Music Genre: Rock, Oldies, Blues, Country, Rap, Hip Hop, Jazz, and Folk
Geography:“In the far northeast the elevated deeply-ridged bedrock that fronts the Mississippi River is called the Paleozoic Plateau. In the far west, the Loess Hills (or low mountains) stretch along much of the western border with Nebraska, then giving way to the 250-foot-high bluffs that rise above the Missouri River. Further to the north in the rolling hill’s landscape of the Northwest Iowa Plains sits the state’s highest point.
The Mississippi and Missouri are Iowa’s most important rivers. The Mississippi rises in northwestern Minnesota, then flows south to the Gulf of Mexico, just below the city of New Orleans. It is a significant transportation artery, and when combined with its major tributaries (the Missouri and Ohio rivers) it becomes the third largest river system in the world at (2,339 miles) (3,765 km) in length.” (https://www.worldatlas.com)
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Kansas:
Cost Of Living Is Low!: The average cost of a home in Kansas is rough $145,000
Education: ranked 46th nationally overall out of the 50 states in 2016 according to usnews.com.
Outdoor Lifestyle: Archery, ATV Riding, Bicycling, Boating, Camping, Cabin Rental, Canoeing/Kayaking, Geocaching, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Off – Roading, Shooting, Swimming, Wildlife
Popular Music Genre: Punk, Metal, Rap and Hip Hop
Geography:“The Great Plains of North America slope east of the Rocky Mountains, extending south from Canada, through Kansas, and on into Texas. The fertile shortgrass prairies and rolling plains of central and eastern Kansas are hilly in many places, especially directly east of Wichita in the Flint Hills, as well as in the Red Hills and Smoky Hills.
The high plains of far western Kansas rise to its border with Colorado, and there, in a series of relatively low mountains, stands the state’s highest point, Mt. Sunflower, at 4,039 ft. The state’s lowest point is along the banks of the Verdigris River in the southeast. Major rivers of Kansas include the Missouri along its northeastern border with Missouri, and the Arkansas, Kansas, Saline, Smoky Hill and Republican.”(https://www.worldatlas.com)
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Kentucky:
Cost Of Living Is Low!: The average cost of a home in Kentucky is rough $130,000
Education: ranked nationally 23rd overall out of the 50 states in 2016 according to usnews.com.
Outdoor Lifestyle: Zip Lining, Camping, Cave Exploring, Boating, and Fishing
Popular Music Genre: Country, Rap, Hip Hop, Gospel, Soul, Punk, and Blues
Geography:“The Cumberland (or Appalachian) Plateau dominates the eastern third of Kentucky. It’s a heavily forested area of hills and mountains and contains the state’s highest point, Black Mt., at 4,139 ft. The Bluegrass Region (north-central) is a series of rolling hills and meadows. It gets its colorful name from bluegrass, the common name for lawn and pasture grass in parts of the eastern United States.
Northwestern Kentucky is hilly land bordered by the Ohio River. It’s often referred to as the Western Coal Field because of the large coal deposits in the area.
The southwestern corner of the state includes the swampy lowlands of the Mississippi River flood plain and the lowest elevations in the state. This area, purchased from the Chickasaw Indians in 1818, is called the Jackson Purchase and named for Andrew Jackson. The Mammoth Cave area (central), is the world’s longest cave system, with 365 miles explored to date.
The”Land Between the Lakes” recreational area, bordered by Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake, is a hilly, forested area of some 170,000 acres. The state’s waterways are dominated by the massive Ohio River, forming its entire northern border, and by the Cumberland and Tennessee River systems, and their many spin-off lakes. Other rivers of note include the Green, Licking, Kentucky and the Mississippi.”(https://www.worldatlas.com)
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Louisiana:
Cost Of Living Is Low!: the average price of a home in Louisiana is rough $145,000
Education: ranked 47th nationally overall out of the 50 states in 2016 according to usnews.com.
Outdoor Lifestyle: Kayaking, Bird Watching, Fishing, Swimming, Boating, and Gator Watching
Popular Music Genre: Jazz, Rhythm and Blues, Punk, Gospel, Rap, Hip Hop, Country and Blues
Geography:”Sea level salt marsh stretches along much of Louisiana’s constantly-changing Gulf of Mexico coastline, and inland for up to 25 miles in some spots. From there the land gently rises into a wide coastal plain (or prairies) with a few rolling hills to the east and west. From central Louisiana to its northern border with Arkansas, the landscape of Louisiana elevates very slowly to its highest point (Driskill Mountain) standing at a mere 535 feet above sea level.
The Mississippi River Delta is covered by silt deposited by the Mississippi River as it slows down and enters the Gulf of Mexico. This process continually and slowly extends Louisiana’s land further into the Gulf. Subsequently, the salt marshes created provide a fertile breeding area for crab, fish, and shrimp. In addition to the massive Mississippi River system, other rivers of note include the Atchafalaya, Ouachita, Pearl, Red, and Sabine. Lakes of size include the Charles, Grand, Pontchartrain, Sabine and White, and the Toledo Bend Reservoir.”(https://www.worldatlas.com)
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Maine:
Cost Of Living Is Medium: Depending on where you want to live in Maine the medium prices of homes range from $125,000 in Aroostook County to $350,000 in Knox County.
Education: ranked 7th nationally overall out of the 50 states in 2016 according to usnews.com.
Outdoor Lifestyle: Hiking, Mountain Biking, Canoeing, Kayaking, Fishing, Skiing, and Snowshoeing
Popular Music Genre: Rap, Hip Hop, Punk and Blues
Geography:”Maine is divided into three distinct areas; the Atlantic Ocean Coastal Lowlands, the Central Uplands, and mountain ranges of the Appalachian Mountains in the northwestern reaches of the state. The scattered Longfellow Mountains, the state’s major range, is considered an extension of New Hampshire’s the White Mountains.
They were named by the Maine Legislature (in 1959) for Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, poet, and native son. Mt. Katahdin, located within the boundaries of Baxter State Park, is the state’s highest point at 5,267 ft. North central, deep water lakes, remnants of the last Ice Age, cover the land. They mix with the seemingly endless pine forests, as Maine is 90% forested, and remains one of the world’s leading producers of paper. The jagged and rockbound Atlantic Ocean coastline is a mixture of the bay, inlets, sandy beaches and thousands of odd-shaped islands. Significant rivers include the Androscoggin, Kennebec, Penobscot, St. Croix and St. John.”(https://www.worldatlas.com)
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Maryland:
Cost Of Living Is Low!: Depending on where you want to live in Maine the medium prices of homes range from $110,000 in Allegany County to $600,000 in Talbot County.
Education: ranked 1st nationally overall out of the 50 states in 2016 according to usnews.com.
Outdoor Lifestyle: Beach, Horseback Riding, Boating, Fishing, Hunting, and Crabbing
Popular Music Genre: Rock, Oldies, Blues, Alternative Rock, Pop, Jazz, Latin, EDM, Hip Hop, and Rap
Geography:“The eastern half of Maryland is dominated by the Chesapeake Bay, and the surrounding estuaries and coastal plain. Numerous coves, creeks, salt marshes and small islands seem everywhere. The Delmarva Peninsula occupies portions of three U.S. states: Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia. The peninsula is about 180 long, and nearly 71 miles wide. It’s bordered by the Chesapeake Bay on the west, and the Delaware River, Delaware Bay, and the Atlantic Ocean on the east. The peninsula’s land is a mostly flat with a few low-lying hills. Sandy beach fronts the Atlantic Ocean coastline along the edges of Assateague National Seashore
To the northwest of Annapolis, the fertile land rises into the hills of the Piedmont Plateau, then on into the northern reaches of the Blue Ridge Mountains. In the panhandle area of the west, the Allegheny Mountains, a significant range of the Appalachian Mountains cross the state, continuing into Pennsylvania. This heavily forested area is crisscrossed by deep river valleys. Maryland’s highest point is located there; Backbone Mountain at 3,360 ft. The most significant river is the Potomac, as it forms the entire southern border of the state. To the northeast, the Susquehanna River drains into the Chesapeake Bay, and Central, the Patuxent River empties into the southern reaches of the Bay. The (mostly manmade) Chesapeake & Delaware Canal runs 14 miles long, 450 feet wide and 35 feet deep across Maryland and Delaware, connecting the Delaware River with the Chesapeake Bay. It’s a modern sea-level, electronically controlled commercial waterway, carrying 40 percent of all ship traffic in and out of the Port of Baltimore.” (https://www.worldatlas.com)
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