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Old 09-11-2008, 11:07 AM
 
Location: Chicagoland
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My wife and I are thinking about relocating to Dallas in the near future. How does the Dallas area compare to Chicago?

Thnx and Go Bears
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Old 09-11-2008, 11:24 AM
 
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Thnx and Go Bears
lol.
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Old 09-11-2008, 09:08 PM
 
Location: Frisco,TX -Stonebriar
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What kind of lifestyle are you seeking and use too? Do you prefer the Urban downtown scene or suburbs & country. Dallas urban living is improving, but no comparison to downtown Chicago's vibrant pace & lifestyle! Love your downtown & would love to live in a condo from April-October...once the COLD weather comes,I would be back to Dallas!
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Old 09-11-2008, 09:21 PM
 
Location: Fondren SW Yo
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My wife and I are thinking about relocating to Dallas in the near future. How does the Dallas area compare to Chicago?

Thnx and Go Bears
Ask that question in January....
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Old 09-11-2008, 09:35 PM
 
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One is south, the other north. One gets hot, the other gets cold. Both have people and the usual amenities.

Go Cowboys
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Old 09-11-2008, 09:45 PM
 
Location: Knox-Henderson, Dallas
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GO BEARS!

WHere do you live now? Do you have kids? Did you grow up in Chicago? Did you go to a Big Ten school? What do you like to do? DO you like baseball?


give me a little more about yoruself... and I'll be more than willing to tell you (based upon my experiences) how Dallas compares to Chicago.
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Old 09-11-2008, 11:32 PM
 
Location: Dallas
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My wife and I are thinking about relocating to Dallas in the near future. How does the Dallas area compare to Chicago?

Thnx and Go Bears
See this Thread: It gives 2 points of view but more specific to urban areas in Chicago and Dallas

https://www.city-data.com/forum/dalla...-uptown-3.html
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Old 09-11-2008, 11:48 PM
 
Location: Dallas
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My wife and I are thinking about relocating to Dallas in the near future. How does the Dallas area compare to Chicago?

Thnx and Go Bears
IMO:
  • Dallas burbs and development is well ahead of Chicago
  • Chicago urban core lifestyl can't be touched
  • Cost of living in Dallas will give you a huge opportunity to put more money away or play
  • Weather: Some like it hot and some prefer the white stuff... I like it hot
  • Sports: Chicago sports hub/ near/ central access to bears, cubs, sox, blackhawks is an advantage over Dallas' disconnected sports-- Cowboys in Iving soon to be Arlington, TX, Mavericks, Stars in Dallas, Rangers in Arlington
  • Sports: fan loyalty support for Chicago teams on the overall is larger than that of Dallas. Crowds only go for the Cowboys/ Mavericks here. Stars draw decent crowds
  • Pizza: Chicago Wins. The rest of the food in Dallas beats Chicago
  • State Pride: TX wins hands down!
  • Active city: I don't think you will find as many runners and marathons in Dallas as you will in Chicago
  • Taste of Chicago wins. Dallas still working on it.
  • Schools- Dallas/ Dallas Suburb public schools shine over Chicagos
  • Less traffic in Dallas vs. Chicago but Dallas is growing and that will change
  • Limmitted mass transit in Dallas
One of the largest advantages for myself in Dallas has been that it is in Texas and the surrounding states have a lot to offer. I felt very limitted as far as regional travel when I lived in Chicago as the nearby options were Milwaukee, WI and Indiana which aren't what I call "fun" times.
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Old 09-12-2008, 08:06 AM
 
Location: Chicagoland
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GO BEARS!

WHere do you live now? Do you have kids? Did you grow up in Chicago? Did you go to a Big Ten school? What do you like to do? DO you like baseball?


give me a little more about yoruself... and I'll be more than willing to tell you (based upon my experiences) how Dallas compares to Chicago.
Cool. Thanks for the replies.

We currently live in Cary, which is 45-50 miles NW of the city, with two wee ones. I've lived in and around Chicago for the last 25 years (Hinsdale, Bolingbrook and the city). Didn't go to Big Ten
Like live loud music scenes, mountain biking (don't get much a chance to do that with children lately), really like live sports (had Bears season tix for a while) as long as beer is available .

From the research that we've done, it does look like the schools are a lot better and the cost of housing is a lot more forgiving pricewise, compared to NE Illinois. My wife is pretty much sold on Plano at this point in the game.
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Old 09-12-2008, 08:52 AM
 
Location: Allen
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There are a number of areas in Plano that are quite nice. You would be about 35-45 minutes from downtown during or near rush hour. The further west and north you go in Plano the newer the development.

As far as sales go, there have been 2568 home sales in Plano this year. You would have plenty of choices as you begin your search. (average sales price $274,947). Of course homes range from below $100k to well over a million.

Let me know if I can answer any questions for you. I have been in north Texas since 1998.

Tom
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