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Old 07-11-2009, 11:25 PM
 
Location: Elgin, Illinois
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It seems like Chicago is attempting to appeal to the upper middle and upper class more than an average middle class person. I had planned to go back to Chicago, I've been home sick here in Houston for 4 years, but with the recent rise in housing and cost of living it seems I might not be able to live that comfortably in Chicago even with a wage of $52,000-$54,000 a year which is what I would get paid once I obtain my degree in Nursing. Are there still suburbs that have reasonably priced homes (around 100-230K)?
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Old 07-12-2009, 12:29 AM
 
Location: Chicago
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You can still get a home for under 250k in a decent neighborhood in the city. But once you drop below the 200k threshold your chances drop considerably.
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Old 07-12-2009, 12:39 AM
 
Location: Elgin, Illinois
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You can still get a home for under 250k in a decent neighborhood in the city. But once you drop below the 200k threshold your chances drop considerably.
Which neighborhoods?
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Old 07-12-2009, 12:48 AM
 
Location: Chicago
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Jefferson Park,Portage Park ,etc...
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Old 07-12-2009, 01:00 PM
 
Location: Southwest Suburbs
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You can find affordability with your income, that depend on your level of urban tolerance.
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Old 07-12-2009, 01:09 PM
 
Location: Elgin, Illinois
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You can find affordability with your income, that depend on your level of urban tolerance.
I don't mind urban areas; I used to live in the 60641 and 60618 zip code regions.
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Old 07-12-2009, 03:41 PM
 
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Mayor Daley and city hall are milking us to the max. That being said, many people would have a tough time buying a decent single family home in that price range. You might find shoeboxes that need rehabbing. If you are looking for a condo than that is a different story. The prices in the burbs are not that much cheaper. Unless you move out to the boondocks.

You definitely get more bang for your buck in Houston. Not sure if it's true, but I heard that you can get a 2400 sf home for 225k.
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Old 07-12-2009, 07:20 PM
 
Location: Elgin, Illinois
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Mayor Daley and city hall are milking us to the max. That being said, many people would have a tough time buying a decent single family home in that price range. You might find shoeboxes that need rehabbing. If you are looking for a condo than that is a different story. The prices in the burbs are not that much cheaper. Unless you move out to the boondocks.

You definitely get more bang for your buck in Houston. Not sure if it's true, but I heard that you can get a 2400 sf home for 225k.
The thing is that I don't like Houston. I hate the weather, lack of sidewalks, no subway system, traffic, etc. The only thing I like is the cost of living.
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Old 07-12-2009, 07:30 PM
 
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I don't mind urban areas; I used to live in the 60641 and 60618 zip code regions.
When I say urban tolerance, I'm talking about the level of crime and the conditions in neighborhoods.

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Old 07-12-2009, 07:43 PM
 
Location: Elgin, Illinois
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When I say urban tolerance, I'm talking about the level of crime in neighborhoods.
Is crime really that high in those areas? I lived in Chicago for almost 21 years until 4 years ago and I had no problems in the neighborhoods I lived in. In fact I'd hear more about crime in the Lincoln Park area from the DePaul University newspaper. However, this was 4 years ago so who knows how much those areas have changed.
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