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Anyways, back to the original topic. I just relocated from Chicago (grew up in Wheaton/Hinsdale and lived in city) to Charlotte, NC.
People are right, the biggest thing I notice is traffic, and of course weather. Also, costs like higher taxes and toll roads can add up. You said that you sort of drove through Wheaton, I would recommend checking it out, the downtown area is nice. Also, many of the homes there are older but many have been completely rehabbed and there are a LOT of new homes going up there that your wife may like. Downers Grove is another town you may like that is also on the Metra line and has a nice town area (better than Wheaton as far as shops/restaurants go). Both are pricey though compared to North Carolina, so you may encounter sticker shock if you haven't already, lol.
Please feel free to PM me if you have any questions on specific towns or neighborhoods in the western burbs, good luck!
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