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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 s...whole. 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?
Never seen so much bias and hatred towards Chicago. I definitely think you're wrong if you call it overrated, clearly you weren't able to experience all it can offer. As I was reading your post, I was waiting for you to come out and say it outright that the Twin Cities are better than Chicago, instead you came up with "The Twin Cities is the best place to live in the nation" more homer slop, might be true for you, but I think there are a lot of other parts of the country FAR more desirable than the Twin Cities.
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.
I agree a bit with Quaid about the quality of the TC's and how surprisingly it really is a great place to live -- my favorite anyways -- but don't agree about some of his remarks about Chicago. Those are pretty stereotypical of what some people think about city, and although there is certainly a ring of truth to the stereotypes, I think the pros outweigh the cons by and large. I totally don't agree about Chicago food either: I absolutely love the food in Chi-town! I got Lou Malnati's shipped to my house as a Christmas gift and I'm so excited to eat it (even if it was frozen first.....can't have your cake and eat it too, right?)!
Never seen so much bias and hatred towards Chicago. I definitely think you're wrong if you call it overrated, clearly you weren't able to experience all it can offer. As I was reading your post, I was waiting for you to come out and say it outright that the Twin Cities are better than Chicago, instead you came up with "The Twin Cities is the best place to live in the nation" more homer slop, might be true for you, but I think there are a lot of other parts of the country FAR more desirable than the Twin Cities.
To each their own. I don't agree with the disparaging Chi-town remarks but I do agree about the TC's....I've also lived in both, as well as a few other cities.
I'm going to jump into the fire and agree that Chicago is WAY overrated. There are some serious issues with that city and I've always found the loop to be too bleak to appreciate. There are some wonderful neighborhoods north of downtown, but the majority of the city is just awful.
I also think Indianapolis is a bit overrated. They do EVERYTHING right and the city is still a little boring for some reason.
Twin Cities is rated about where it should be.
The rest of the cities in the Midwest are underrated.
I'm going to jump into the fire and agree that Chicago is WAY overrated. There are some serious issues with that city and I've always found the loop to be too bleak to appreciate. There are some wonderful neighborhoods north of downtown, but the majority of the city is just awful.
I also think Indianapolis is a bit overrated. They do EVERYTHING right and the city is still a little boring for some reason.
Twin Cities is rated about where it should be.
The rest of the cities in the Midwest are underrated.
The Loop is primarily a business district, if you find it bleak or boring, I think that may be why, it's not really for tourists.
The city is just awful? You didn't really go into detail as you berated on Chicago.
I've also never heard anyone call Indianapolis overrated, it doesn't really register on anyone's radar. I wouldn't call it underrated either, I think where it is now is just about right.
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