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I know Chicago and New York City have relatively nothing in common, but as a New Yorker, do you think you could ever relocate to Chicago? If you have lived in Chicago as a native NYC resident, what are some of the key things that you missed about NYC while in Chicago?
I am strongly considering a move to Chicago. I love my home city, but apart of me believes it may be best to move on to accept a better career opportunity, but I don't want to regret relocating. I composed a list of positive elements that Chicago has (since we already know all of the pluses about living in NYC). The positive attributes of Chicago are (drum roll please):
1. It's Far less expensive to buy and rent in Chicago.
2. Lake Michigan is downtown (looks like a beach during the summer months),
3. The food in Chicago, especially at the nicer restaurants are less expensive than in NYC (but this may vary),
4. The public transportation is elevated, and not underground (But during the winter months this may be a negative),
5. Authentic Chicago style Deep Dish pizza (then again, I kind of like thin crust because it's less calories),
6. The people tend to be friendlier,
NEVER!!! just the name, the windy city, ugh, wind, ugh, hate it.
But no, if I ever left NY, Chicago would not even make the list. I have zero desire to ever even want to go there.....
so no, I could never see myself living in Chicago, I might as well stay here.
I visited Chicago a few years back and grew to like it so much that I ended up buying an investment apartment there to move into in a few years down the road. I had never felt that way about any other place in the US I've visited. I like it for all the points you mentioned. Will Chicago ever overtake my love for NYC? No. But I enjoy each respective city for its own reasons.
To add to your list:
7. Lots more small businesses/local neighborhood restaurants (due to lower rents)
8. You don't see three pharmacies, two banks, and a Starbucks on every block.
9. Tons of parks.
10. Access to waterfront (Lakefront Trail and beaches)
I visited Chicago three weeks ago. I like the city, especially the downtown area, though I cannot imagine myself living there long term. I may stay for the weekends or something, if I have a place there...
Pros/Positive:
There are no garbage piled on the streets.
Less crowded.
Lots of greens/parks.
Everything is cheaper.
I know Chicago and New York City have relatively nothing in common, but as a New Yorker, do you think you could ever relocate to Chicago? If you have lived in Chicago as a native NYC resident, what are some of the key things that you missed about NYC while in Chicago?
I am strongly considering a move to Chicago. I love my home city, but apart of me believes it may be best to move on to accept a better career opportunity, but I don't want to regret relocating. I composed a list of positive elements that Chicago has (since we already know all of the pluses about living in NYC). The positive attributes of Chicago are (drum roll please):
1. It's Far less expensive to buy and rent in Chicago.
2. Lake Michigan is downtown (looks like a beach during the summer months),
3. The food in Chicago, especially at the nicer restaurants are less expensive than in NYC (but this may vary),
4. The public transportation is elevated, and not underground (But during the winter months this may be a negative),
5. Authentic Chicago style Deep Dish pizza (then again, I kind of like thin crust because it's less calories),
6. The people tend to be friendlier,
Please feel free to add to the list:
Chicago along with San Francisco are probably the two easiest "big cities" for a native New Yorker to adjust to. I would definitely not have a problem with Chicago, the only thing that gives me pause is their weather. It's basically our weather but worse.
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