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I would call all the Midwestern cites under rated. the Midwest in general is under rated too everyone wants to go to a coastal city, and forget about whats inside. maybe that's why i think the Midwest is the best representation of America, because its whats on the inside that counts XD
it's not just cities, Chi…it's the midwest in general. What would happen if you took an east or west coaster to a place like Mackinack or Door County and let them experience the coastal flavor; they'd think they were on Cape Cod since both these places are incredibly nautical. There is plenty of great scenery and even hilly terrain in the midwest that is well worth the visit.
and it thoroughly gets me how folks on the northeast corridor talk about midwestern climate. sure, a costal climate is more temperate that a continental one, but the wide differences the northeasterners see between their summers and winters and ours are laughable. especially when it comes to snow which seems to dump on them more readily than it does on us.
I was in San Francisco one December and froze my ass off from the cold, chilly damp air blowing in from the Pacific; it was the type of air that goes right through you and coming from Chicago didn't do one thing to make me feel warmer.
It's ok. Let them think what they want, but to me, it's a lot of crap.I don't know about others, but I find plenty of days in both a Chicago summer and Chicago winter when I'm operating at a thoroughly comfortable level when I go outdoors, my functioning not the least bit curtailed.
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I don't dislike Indianapolis, I actually find it to be one of the friendliest cities outside the South. I do think it has significantly less destinations for people nearby than similarly sized metros like Cincinnati or Cleveland. I was pointing out that this is because the nearby population base is much larger because there are more very close (1 hour drive) metros to CIN and CLE than Indy has. (Those cities also have major influence in West Virginia and eastern Kentucky)
Indy's greatest success is a functional state government that is business friendly. If you looked through the state to state migration charts the NY Times did you'd notice that one Midwestern state is attracting MORE people from other states: Indiana. They have the same weather, same "boring" topography but are gaining jobs and people. I'm not fond of all conservative politics but it is true you have to be competitive with other states. Otherwise people leave.
Specific to Indy vs Cincy... Indy also has a much better airport. Delta moved its hub from Cincy but still has a near monopoly at CVG, making it America's most expensive airport. All the while the number of non stop destinations are going down. It hinders job growth in Cincy significantly (It's one reason Toyota engineering and Chiquita recently left).
I don't dislike Indianapolis, I actually find it to be one of the friendliest cities outside the South. I do think it has significantly less destinations for people nearby than similarly sized metros like Cincinnati or Cleveland. I was pointing out that this is because the nearby population base is much larger because there are more very close (1 hour drive) metros to CIN and CLE than Indy has. (Those cities also have major influence in West Virginia and eastern Kentucky)
Indy's greatest success is a functional state government that is business friendly. If you looked through the state to state migration charts the NY Times did you'd notice that one Midwestern state is attracting MORE people from other states: Indiana. They have the same weather, same "boring" topography but are gaining jobs and people. I'm not fond of all conservative politics but it is true you have to be competitive with other states. Otherwise people leave.
Specific to Indy vs Cincy... Indy also has a much better airport. Delta moved its hub from Cincy but still has a near monopoly at CVG, making it America's most expensive airport. All the while the number of non stop destinations are going down. It hinders job growth in Cincy significantly (It's one reason Toyota engineering and Chiquita recently left).
I don't really care for Midwest cities because they tend to have a lot of crime and high taxes but I do like Indy. People were super friendly when I visit Indy Super Bowl weekend. Indy is a good event city I also went their once for the Final Four despite this I like the cities in the South better like Nashville and Atlanta. Chicago is a great City but its super expensive if I am going to pay that much for rent I am moving to a warm weather city like LA or Vegas. Just my two cents. Have a blessed day.
I used to live in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul and I have lived in Chicago for over ten years and still reside in Chicago. I never thought I'd say this growing up but the Twin Cities is by far a better place to live than almost any place I've lived or visited - and I've been to a lot of different cities in the U.S. Chicago is overrated and the people are not really that friendly. Drivers are really, really rude. St. Paul is underrated - definitely - and I wouldn't compare it with Milwaulkee. Milwaulkee is a . Really, the Twin Cities is the best place to live in the nation, despite the cold. Whether you live in MPLS, St. Paul, or one of the suburbs - you really just live in the Twin Cities. It's not nearly as divided as the Chicago metro. area is, for example.
The Twin Cities does have its sketchy areas (north side of MPLS, southwest side of MPLS - and at least years ago - Selby and Dale and the red light district close to downtown St. Paul. But, these areas have felt safe compared to the West side of Chicago and other gang and drug infested neighborhoods of Chicago.
If you want good food, try Omaha Nebraska. Chicago's food sucks for a big city. I think New York City might have better food.
Speaking of overrated - San Francisco. Pee on the streets from the homeless - earthquake bound - really expensive - what's really to like? San Diego is much better. It's irritating that professional conferences always book San Fran. Not really a good place.
La Crosse, WI is an interesting town to visit. Beautiful bluffs and river. Some historic places that are kinda cool. Yeah - the town can be an alcoholic's delight, but what itsn't?
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Location: East Central Pennsylvania/ Chicago for 6yrs.
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Quaid... All I will say is. If you cannot find a area in Chicago you feel safe in and can afford? By all means.. Try to move. I did move back to my home state after 6 years in Chicago. But I did regret that move missing my years in Chicago.
But not being a homer or happy apparently in Chicago? Surely try to move where you were happier.
I totally disagree though.... that Chicago is overrated. But I respect your opinion.
Cleveland's comeback hasn't been underrated per-se, I think most people are giving credit where credit is due, at least on this site. However, Cleveland's reputation, in the eyes of the majority of the population, is still vastly underrated given the improvements that have occurred here in the past 5-10 years. It's obviously taking some time for the city to shed its old reputation, but I think people are starting to catch on.
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