Is Chicago Underrated? (Omaha: stats, pollution, beaches)

[niac12345]

Originally Posted by MrGerardo

Or pretty much any large urban area in general? You would think with the internet and the ability to log in anywhere would make people want to live in smaller towns and areas that are more scenic instead of places that offer job opportunities. Chicago is pretty much New York lite and contrary to what most people say, they are not that friendly there. The weather is horrible, the people are grossly overweight and have bad hygiene. If you don't believe me, do a google search and it states that Chicago at one time was the fattest city in the U.S. or close to it. I don't remember the exact rating. The wages don't keep up with the higher cost of living over the years. This may be due to the liberal slant of the politics. I also forgot to mention the incredible debt the city has due to incredible mismanagement of our taxes. I'm only here to help aging parents; otherwise, the northwest or northern Rockies are the next two hotspots.

how dare you call us grossly over weight with bad hygiene.!!!!

[coldwine]

Chicago is certainly vastly underpriced. I have a nephew from one of my very old siblings who is starting his career in Chicago. He bought his condo in Chicago. Is it some super amazing doorman service deal? No. It's a one bedroom but it's in a very safe, very nice area. It has granite countertops and wooden floors; the bedroom, the bathroom and the "living room" are separate rooms.

And frankly if I had known about it I would have bought it for investment purposes, because his view is spectacular. All for like, $192k.

[Irishtom29]

Originally Posted by MrGerardo

I'm only here to help aging parents; otherwise, the northwest or northern Rockies are the next two hotspots.

Good reasons to avoid them then.

[Avengerfire]

Originally Posted by MrGerardo

...I'm only here to help aging parents; otherwise, the northwest or northern Rockies are the next two hotspots

Guess that Rico Suave thing aint working for you anymore...

[via chicago]

Originally Posted by coldwine

Chicago is certainly vastly underpriced.

i think many would disagree on that point.

[Steve-o]

Originally Posted by MrGerardo

I'm only here to help aging parents; otherwise, the northwest or northern Rockies are the next two hotspots.

You say Chicago's weather is bad, but then say the Northwest and northern Rockies are the next 2 hotspots? You dont know bad weather until youve lived in either of those areas. Unless you like overcast skies for 8-9 months of the year in the northwest and deep snows (Im talking 3-4 times the amount of snow Chicago gets) that start in October and can go into late May (combined with absolute frigid temps and howling winds) in the northern Rockies, then youre in for a big surprise.

[lincolnparker]

Believe it or not. Farmers in berkeley California are very different from farmers in Wisconsin! Different world outlook, different vibe, different way of life

Originally Posted by raleightransplant

are we to believe that the farmers in the hinterlands of Washington state are different than those in Wisconsin? Seems like a double standard to me. \.

[lincolnparker]

Actually, I am an ex californian and I can tell you that California is a major agricultural state, which produces everything from fresh veggies (salinas valley=america's salad bowl) to almonds and grapes in central valley to wineries in napa. Californians export a bulk of its produce to the rest of the country. remember Purdue is called the aggies? So is University of California at Davis, and UC Merced

The three major industries of California?

AGRICULTURE (rest of california), ENTERTAINMENT/SHOW/MOVIE BIZ (LA), AND HIGH TECH (bay area)./

Originally Posted by Irishtom29

That's OK. The Midwest is productive and full of honest, plain spoken and hard working people.


Not to mention the great agricultural productivity of our rich and well watered praries. Even people in California gotta eat and I mean staples---wheat, corn, beans, hogs, beef----not avacados, wine and lettuce.

Nope, the Midwest ain't got a goddam thing to be ashamed of.

[Drover]

Purdue Aggies? Try again...

[pittsteelers247]

Originally Posted by Steve-o

You say Chicago's weather is bad, but then say the Northwest and northern Rockies are the next 2 hotspots? You dont know bad weather until youve lived in either of those areas. Unless you like overcast skies for 8-9 months of the year in the northwest and deep snows (Im talking 3-4 times the amount of snow Chicago gets) that start in October and can go into late May (combined with absolute frigid temps and howling winds) in the northern Rockies, then youre in for a big surprise.

3 -4 times the amount of snow?? Parts of Washington, Oregon and California get between 400 ad 650 inches of snow a year.

Chicago Average Snowfall from Fall through Spring (1971-2000):38.0 inches