I like being within 1-2 hrs of a big city. It takes me about 1.5 hr to drive to Victoria where I am, and about 2 hrs (30 min drive plus 1.5 hr ferry) from Vancouver.
Problem with Montana is the major cities aren’t big cities. Missoula and Bozeman
Seriously, how can one live in South Dakota during the winter voluntarily? Thats borderline masochistic.
Try Little Rock, AR if you’re into hiking etc.
Just bought an L-shape sectional from West Elm and supposedly arrives in October. I hear that Pottery Barn is a decent place and relatively reasonable. Also sold some older stuff on Facebook marketplace and saw some pretty decent things for resale there, so it depends on what you're looking for.
I am not interested in used furniture so definitely prefer a retailer. Spending more than 3k seems excessive as I might not take it with me when i move out.