Atlanta vs Dallas (Decatur: live, suburbia, metro)

[RudeBoy21]

I thought they closed the other Dallas Vs Atlanta thread this one needs to be closed too we have compared and compared and compared and compared.

[ericsonga]

Originally Posted by calitalia

I've been in ATL for 7 years and would never recommend moving here. Ever! Too many reasons to list.

Oh, now doesn't that just sound terrible? I hope Indiana is a much better choice for you and your charming personality. Good Luck Ya'll!

[matt8325]

Originally Posted by StumpFU

I had the exact same choice when I graduated college about 14 years ago. I've been in Atlanta since. I've never regretted the decision. In fact, I have thought many times, 'Man, I am glad I didn't move to Dallas'

In my book, here are the advantages:
1. Trees
2. Mountains within 1-2 hour drive. This is really nice as a retreat when it is too hot to do anything else in the summer
3. Hartsfield. The largest airport in the world. There's a direct flight to almost everywhere.
4. No Texan attitude. Who thinks Texans are even half as cool as Texans think they are?

I've noticed Atlantans have an attitude too...

[DeadInSuburbia]

Originally Posted by Paddington

Atlanta is about the exact opposite of that. It's laid out a lot more like old Northeastern cities, with a lot of walkable neighborhoods, classy old homes, rolling hills, trees, etc.

I lived there for 20 years. Nice scenery (rolling hills/trees) and some old homes - but the problem is the "walkable neighborhoods" are all miles away from each other. Unless you live in downtown Decatur, there's not another spot in the metro that I consider "walkable."

Yes, I left!

[Iconographer]

Originally Posted by DeadInSuburbia

I lived there for 20 years. Nice scenery (rolling hills/trees) and some old homes - but the problem is the "walkable neighborhoods" are all miles away from each other. Unless you live in downtown Decatur, there's not another spot in the metro that I consider "walkable."

Yes, I left!

Other walkable neighborhoods:

Downtown
Midtown
Brookwood Hills
Ardmore Park
Ansley Park
Haynes Manor
Virginia-Highland
Poncey-Highland
Inman Park
Candler Park
Grant Park
West End
East Atlanta
Morningside
Brookhaven
College Park
East Point

Sorry you missed 'em.

[soojuuciiaccy]

Originally Posted by Launi

I am a recent college grad currently living in TX. I am having a hard time deciding between Dallas TX and Atlanta. I check statistics for both and Dallas is larger, more diverse but Atlanta seems to have a lot of cultural activities and events. But have high crime rates.
I am more impressed with ATL but is it really that bad of a city to live?

@Launi Noo There is not alot of crime there (:

[soojuuciiaccy]

Originally Posted by atlantagreg30127

Atlanta has one of the higher crime rates of the major cities. The reputation has reached other regions in the last couple of years. People ask this because they hear and read the stories and are asking locals if they feel it's true or overhyped. I know people who live as far away as Oregon and Northern california and they've made comments to me like, "oh, I hear Atlanta is really bad with crime - tell me...".

Atlanta does not have tht many crime at all.
Its not bad at all

[TJ of ATL]

We dont want to be Western in Atlanta! We love our good values and southern heritage!!!!!

[2cent]

Atlanta is urban (no cows lots and lots of cars)
Dallas is rural (with cows)

[JoeP]

Atlanta is urban (no cows lots and lots of cars)
Dallas is rural (with cows)

You joined city data to post that...?