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Milwaukee and Buffalo are smaller, Detroit larger, so there's not really a perfect comparison size-wise.
Cleveland has nothing in common with Columbus or Cincinnati (or Chicago).
Pittsburgh is significantly different in a lot of ways but I think their proximity, sports rivalry, etc. makes them sister cities. A lot of Clevelanders have roots in Pittsburgh as both cities were steel towns and were close enough that being transferred to one or the other wasn't a huge issue. Even now, there are a lot of people from both towns who attend school in the space between - universities like Kent State, Youngstown State, and Akron State all have a lot of out-of-towners from Western PA.
I've never been to Milwaukee, but as a Buffalo lifer and serial Cleveland visitor, if Milwaukee is more similar to Cleveland than Buffalo is, well, I need to get to Milwaukee ASAP to marvel at Great Lakes synchronicity
They both drink a lot of domestic beer and say eh a lot. I'll go with Buffalo.
We do not say eh a lot, this isn't Canada. Also, we may drink domestic beer, but not generic Bud etc. most of us drink local craft beer (Great Lakes Brewing Company is hugely popular, along with many other local breweries).
As to the question, I said Buffalo. We're more laid back than Detroit, and have less cultural influence from Chicago than Milwaukee. Another city that has a surprisingly similar feel to Cleveland is Duluth, MN. It's built on multiple levels similar to Cleveland, it's got the same old bridges, industrial coastline, repurposed factories and warehouses in their downtown, laid back working-class vibe, and big 1920s industrialist mansions in the "suburbs".
We do not say eh a lot, this isn't Canada. Also, we may drink domestic beer, but not generic Bud etc. most of us drink local craft beer (Great Lakes Brewing Company is hugely popular, along with many other local breweries).
As to the question, I said Buffalo. We're more laid back than Detroit, and have less cultural influence from Chicago than Milwaukee. Another city that has a surprisingly similar feel to Cleveland is Duluth, MN. It's built on multiple levels similar to Cleveland, it's got the same old bridges, industrial coastline, repurposed factories and warehouses in their downtown, laid back working-class vibe, and big 1920s industrialist mansions in the "suburbs".
Just messing with you. I've actually heard some good things about Cleveland. Had a friend back in college in the 90's from there and she used to talk about the Flats. Also worked with someone that was originally from Shaker Heights. Always wanted to check it out but never did. Being that I'm right next to NYC I should road trip out there sometime. I always liked Cleveland's gritty vibe and their diehard sports fans similar to here and a few other cities. And Howard the Duck lol
Although smaller, Buffalo moreso than any of the others.
I never viewed Buffalo as Great Lake city because unlike Cleveland and Milwaukee, Buffalo isn't actually situated on the lake.
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