I consider moving to New York City since it's a big city (I've been bored for years in my small town, sensory deprivation isn't good) and it's not too far from where I live currently. The problem is that the altitude is low there, and I live on a decent altitude at the moment. So how bad would this effect my health? Or how well would moving to a high altitude location like Colorado effect my health? I don't know if NYC should be a last resort, or if it's fine to stay there. There is also the issue that New Yorkers are often said to be uptight and mean, while people in the West are said to be kinder, more laid back. I can see why RP chose Oregon, it has a good culture from what I've heard. So how significant are altitude and personality differences, would it be worth traveling many miles to the west?