Has anyone heard anything about Vancouver, WA? Just sold and moved out of Seattle. I find Charleston, SC welcoming, though less so outside of the historic district. These are liberal enclaves in a conservative state. If you can stomach the state legislature, both Asheville and Raleigh, NC are gay friendly. As a Southerner who has lived in several places, including Atlanta, there are several small Southern cities that are gay friendly and affordable. And we have major health care both locally and near by. For California, the housing costs are still affordable. Cost of living here is terrible and very hard to meet anyone. I am looking at Austin or Salt Lake now over south Florida. Where can a black bi women feel not only comfortable being bi but can also live affordably and still be able to meet people at lesbian friendly bars and restaurants? I lived in Jacksonville for years and yes it much cheaper than the rest of Florida and the people are more friendly than Fort Lauderdale where I live now. Im currently living in Jacksonville Florida and it is not a gay friendly as I though it would be. 25 Affordable Gay Cities You’re ForgettingĪlso affordable.