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- crime Vegas
- skyline Chicago
- smog city IDK
- population Chicago
- area Vegas
- nightlife Vegas
- attractions Tie
- education Chicago
- peaceful suburbs Vegas
- eateries Tie
- hotels Vegas
- shops IDK
Vegas wins as it would for me in real life.
Chicago has much higher cirme and it spill into many of its southern suburbs.
I assume Chicago has a ton of high end shops and fashion. I dont kow if Vegas punches above it weight here as it does with food. '
Id rather be in the sun and mountains than cold flat cornfields near a great lake.
I think id prefer the grandeur ancd scale of Vegas nightlife and the fvact that eveyrones from all over. Im not interested in jsut rgular bars and clubs if i could have vegas. I also think it wins because its a 24/7 city.
- crime Vegas
- skyline Chicago
- smog city IDK
- population Chicago
- area Vegas
- nightlife Vegas
- attractions Tie
- education Chicago - peaceful suburbs Vegas - eateries Tie
- hotels Vegas
- shops IDK
Vegas wins as it would for me in real life.
Chicago has much higher cirme and it spill into many of its southern suburbs.
I assume Chicago has a ton of high end shops and fashion. I dont kow if Vegas punches above it weight here as it does with food. '
Id rather be in the sun and mountains than cold flat cornfields near a great lake.
I think id prefer the grandeur ancd scale of Vegas nightlife and the fvact that eveyrones from all over. Im not interested in jsut rgular bars and clubs if i could have vegas. I also think it wins because its a 24/7 city.
Lol. No way Las Vegas can compare to Chicago in terms of dining. Not any possible way. Same with suburbs. Chicago curb stomps LV in both ways, and really pretty much every except nightlife and maybe natural scenery, and even there that depends who you ask.
And corn fields? Spoken like a true person who has never even stepped foot in or around Chicago before. Ignorant post.
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- crime Vegas
- skyline Chicago
- smog city IDK
- population Chicago
- area Vegas
- nightlife Vegas
- attractions Tie
- education Chicago
- peaceful suburbs Vegas
- eateries Tie
- hotels Vegas
- shops IDK
Vegas wins as it would for me in real life.
Chicago has much higher cirme and it spill into many of its southern suburbs.
I assume Chicago has a ton of high end shops and fashion. I dont kow if Vegas punches above it weight here as it does with food. '
Id rather be in the sun and mountains than cold flat cornfields near a great lake.
I think id prefer the grandeur ancd scale of Vegas nightlife and the fvact that eveyrones from all over. Im not interested in jsut rgular bars and clubs if i could have vegas. I also think it wins because its a 24/7 city.
IDK about that. Chicago definitely has big issues with crime but Vegas isn't as safe as you might think, there are areas you definitely can't be fool hardy there. In terms of suburbs I'd say they're about even in terms of overall peacefulness vs crime.
IDK about that. Chicago definitely has big issues with crime but Vegas isn't as safe as you might think, there are areas you definitely can't be fool hardy there. In terms of suburbs I'd say they're about even in terms of overall peacefulness vs crime.
Yea but the crime stats are just so heavily in Vegas’ favor it’s not close. I’m well aware Vegas has high crime areas though.
Furthermore The worst Chicagoland suburbs are far worse than Las Vegas’ is it’s evident in every metric there or. I’m not saying Vegas is especially safe but it’s very average from what I can tell
I tend to judge by your weakest link. That’s just me.
Lol. No way Las Vegas can compare to Chicago in terms of dining. Not any possible way. Same with suburbs. Chicago curb stomps LV in both ways, and really pretty much every except nightlife and maybe natural scenery, and even there that depends who you ask.
And corn fields? Spoken like a true person who has never even stepped foot in or around Chicago before. Ignorant post.
Ignorant that I am...I’m just going off what I hear. People always say Las Vegas has world class dining available and all these famous chefs etc. I don’t much like the local Chicago cuisine I’ve had (Chicago dogs and deep dish.. )
People form the Austin and South Shore communities of Chicago told me about the cornfields in Chicago suburbs. Maybe they’re exaggerating, but I see that in here too. Never seen anything particular attractive I. The Chicago landscape on film/tv..I’m assuming whatever nature there is, isn’t very interesting.
I get the sense that Chicago suburbs go like this:
north and northwest: they have a great amazing communities, some of the best in the country per the course with a top 10 metro
West/southwest: t based off of my wife’s job search I ended up looking into suburban towns west of Chicago for a possible relocation. They were very ordinary and forgettable. As we the knew to the Southwest.
South/southeast: high crime poor schools and generally declining.
Vegas has some sketchy suburbs maybe in North Las Vegas or Nellis or Spring Valley . But they are counteracted pretty equally by Aliante Centennial Hills Summerlin Whitney and Henderson. I like how all of the suburbs are relatively equally diverse and they’re all well integrated.
Chicago offers affordability but Vegas offers affordability, modernity and scenery.
I like the stucco gravel and landscapes look and bright sunshine. If most of your suburbs are inwardly facing/gated/subdivisions I’d assume they’re pretty damn peaceful. They don’t even face the street or any pedestrian shopping districts..
Lol. No way Las Vegas can compare to Chicago in terms of dining. Not any possible way. Same with suburbs. Chicago curb stomps LV in both ways, and really pretty much every except nightlife and maybe natural scenery, and even there that depends who you ask.
And corn fields? Spoken like a true person who has never even stepped foot in or around Chicago before. Ignorant post.
Nah, the dining in Vegas is excellent. Vegas has its fair share of Michelin Star restaurants and the Buffets at the various Casinos are excellent. Also, Chicago has The Magnificent Mile but for high-end shopping I think Vegas has it beat. You have 3 Hermes stores within a block from one another, multiple Goyard stores, multiple Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Richard Mille, Jaeger Le Coultre boutiques. For general shopping, Chicago is better but for the real high-end, I think Vegas has it beat.
Ignorant that I am...I’m just going off what I hear. People always say Las Vegas has world class dining available and all these famous chefs etc. I don’t much like the local Chicago cuisine I’ve had (Chicago dogs and deep dish.. )
People form the Austin and South Shore communities of Chicago told me about the cornfields in Chicago suburbs. Maybe they’re exaggerating, but I see that in here too. Never seen anything particular attractive I. The Chicago landscape on film/tv..I’m assuming whatever nature there is, isn’t very interesting.
I get the sense that Chicago suburbs go like this:
north and northwest: they have a great amazing communities, some of the best in the country per the course with a top 10 metro
West/southwest: t based off of my wife’s job search I ended up looking into suburban towns west of Chicago for a possible relocation. They were very ordinary and forgettable. As we the knew to the Southwest.
South/southeast: high crime poor schools and generally declining.
Vegas has some sketchy suburbs maybe in North Las Vegas or Nellis or Spring Valley . But they are counteracted pretty equally by Aliante Centennial Hills Summerlin Whitney and Henderson. I like how all of the suburbs are relatively equally diverse and they’re all well integrated.
Chicago offers affordability but Vegas offers affordability, modernity and scenery.
I like the stucco gravel and landscapes look and bright sunshine. If most of your suburbs are inwardly facing/gated/subdivisions I’d assume they’re pretty damn peaceful. They don’t even face the street or any pedestrian shopping districts..
So your statement was based off hearsay? Not much better.
Chicago is a world class food city. Vegas is known for nightlife and yes, has many upscale eateries, but claiming it's even near as big a food city extensively and in terms of recognition as Chicago is a joke. The top 3 food cities in the country are SF, NYC, and Chicago. Then there's a gap down to probably LA, Miami, New Orleans, Nashville, Atlanta, Philly.... Vegas is below all those. What food specifically is even known for Vegas? Chicago has far more upscale spots than Vegas too, so it doesn't even really win there. The diversity, extensivity, uniqueness, and prominence of Chicago's dining scene is by far superior.
Chicago has numerous suburbs which are historic, pre-war neighborhoods complete with commuter rail lines, historic downtowns, walkability, and character; and no, they aren't all in the north suburbs... plenty of them are southwest/west suburbs. There is a vast variety of suburbs in Chicago no matter what you want. You can have a suburb by a beach, more inland, big yard, small yard/dense suburb, hilly suburb, inner suburb, outer suburb, etc. Vegas, the few suburbs there, are the definition of lifeless sprawling sunbelt exurbs. I have been there and honestly Vegas might have the worst suburbs of any city I've seen. Whoever is telling you that Chicago has lifeless suburbs outside of the north shore clearly isn't too bright, or they themselves are ignorant and don't know what they're talking about. Especially in relation to Vegas....
The nearest cornfields to the city are 30+ miles away too. The vast majority of suburbs in Chi are not in cornfields. Very few are actually.
Vegas is affordable to live in, but even their its economy is 100% reliant on tourism, which as this pandemic and past recessions have exposed, is one of the least stable economies you could possibly have. When people stop travelling/spending money freely, the economy takes a massive hit and goes in the toilet.
Vegas has nice scenery... if you prefer desert scenery and desert heat/weather. Not everybody does enjoy this climate. Tons would rather opt for Chicago's fall foliage, 4 seasons, giant lake, forests surrounding the area, and city parks over just a desert.
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Nah, the dining in Vegas is excellent. Vegas has its fair share of Michelin Star restaurants and the Buffets at the various Casinos are excellent. Also, Chicago has The Magnificent Mile but for high-end shopping I think Vegas has it beat. You have 3 Hermes stores within a block from one another, multiple Goyard stores, multiple Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Richard Mille, Jaeger Le Coultre boutiques. For general shopping, Chicago is better but for the real high-end, I think Vegas has it beat.
Read my above comment on dining. Chi is vastly a bigger, better, diverse, and more unique city for dining than Vegas. The buffets and restaurants in Vegas are great, but on the whole Chicago is vastly superior, more diverse ethnically, in price, and just about everywhere else .
I don't know much or care too much about shopping, but I do know the Mag Mile is one of the most iconic shopping strips in the world. I find it hard to believe Vegas has a superior shopping scene, even high end than that (you may be right on high end, I'm not sure). But the OP originally mentioned just shops, and on that alone... Chicago handily wins.
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So your statement was based off hearsay? Not much better.
Chicago is a world class food city. Vegas is known for nightlife and yes, has many upscale eateries, but claiming it's even near as big a food city extensively and in terms of recognition as Chicago is a joke. The top 3 food cities in the country are SF, NYC, and Chicago. Then there's a gap down to probably LA, Miami, New Orleans, Nashville, Atlanta, Philly.... Vegas is below all those. What food specifically is even known for Vegas? Chicago has far more upscale spots than Vegas too, so it doesn't even really win there. The diversity, extensivity, uniqueness, and prominence of Chicago's dining scene is by far superior.
Chicago has numerous suburbs which are historic, pre-war neighborhoods complete with commuter rail lines, historic downtowns, walkability, and character; and no, they aren't all in the north suburbs... plenty of them are southwest/west suburbs. There is a vast variety of suburbs in Chicago no matter what you want. You can have a suburb by a beach, more inland, big yard, small yard/dense suburb, hilly suburb, inner suburb, outer suburb, etc. Vegas, the few suburbs there, are the definition of lifeless sprawling sunbelt exurbs. I have been there and honestly Vegas might have the worst suburbs of any city I've seen. Whoever is telling you that Chicago has lifeless suburbs outside of the north shore clearly isn't too bright, or they themselves are ignorant and don't know what they're talking about. Especially in relation to Vegas....
The nearest cornfields to the city are 30+ miles away too. The vast majority of suburbs in Chi are not in cornfields. Very few are actually.
Vegas is affordable to live in, but even their its economy is 100% reliant on tourism, which as this pandemic and past recessions have exposed, is one of the least stable economies you could possibly have. When people stop travelling/spending money freely, the economy takes a massive hit and goes in the toilet.
Vegas has nice scenery... if you prefer desert scenery and desert heat/weather. Not everybody does enjoy this climate. Tons would rather opt for Chicago's fall foliage, 4 seasons, giant lake, forests surrounding the area, and city parks over just a desert.
I think BostonBornMassMade may perhaps need to brush up on his (or her) knowledge of Chicago before making such broad, one-sided statements. Not a good look.
My opinion is definitely based on hearsay, which definitely diminishes its value-but they are two cities I’ve looked into living in extensively (actually made a thread about vegas a while back) . I’m aware of the commuter lines into the west suburbs. I guess I just don’t see a need for them in Vegas since there really no rush hour there. So commuter line doesn’t matter to me.
As for the dining I guess it comes down to variety, quality and option PER CAPITA.
But having google street viewed, watched video of, and inquired about Las Vegas properties I can’t believe it would have the worst suburbs in the country. They certainly look preferable too many i see in the northeast and around Baltimore. Chicago is a greater city than Vegas due to culture urbanity, history, transportation, size, diversity etc.
But I’d rather live in Vegas it feels easier and like this still has its brightest years ahead of it. Numbers would suggest a good number of Americans feel that way and have felt that way about Clark County for a while now.
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