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I'm relocating to one of the above cities and I'm trying to figure out which one would fit best for a young couple. I've been to them all and I've loved them all. Here's what I'm looking for:
- a medium-to-large sized metro area (smaller than Chicago, bigger than Omaha)
- GREAT suburbs
- Great parks/outdoor opportunities/forests/hiking
- a yuppie vibe
- growing, vibrant economy (obviously the current recession makes that an almost moot point, but I don't want an economically dead town)
- a vibrant, young population
- good schools
- classy without being snooty
- family-friendly atmosphere
- good shopping
- CLEAN!!!
-Conservative politics
-good access to the country(side)
- beautiful midwestern autumns
- I'm NOT looking for a place with a big bar scene with lots of singles
-Culture: symphony, museum, etc.
For a Chicago analogy, I'm looking for more Naperville than Lincoln Park, Evanston, etc.
What would you suggest?
Based on your information, Columbus looks like the best fit.