Originally Posted by
mtnroads
Scan the Craigslists of cities you are considering a move to - any university town will have an active Craigslist community. You can check out the Apt listings, job listings, blogs on various issues - it's one stop shopping.
Good idea. There is also a lot of information on the internet. A librarian might be able to help the OP find lots of information on various cities. Since the OP has some health issues, it might be a good idea to check out the quality of health care in different locations.
Big cities can be nice, but smaller cities seem to have their own advantages for carfree living: less traffic, shorter travel distances, cheaper housing (especially in central districts), lower crime rates, easier access to health care and social services, and friendlier people.
littledog, I'm sorry you're having a rough time. I hope things start to look up for you real soon!