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Nicholas Anderson
moving
Should I move to Burlington or stay in Chicago?
First post here. I've been here for 13 years and
15 upvotes
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Alexa F.
Hot take but the quality of life is solid. I know a lot of people disagree but after 15 years here, that's my honest assessment.
39 upvotes
Stella M.
glad someone said it
33 upvotes
Sophie Anderson
I've lived in West for about 14 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I'm still on the fence after all this time. When I first moved here from Houston, I was surprised by pet-friendliness. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- The dating scene scene is pretty good
The downsides:
- Winters are long and cold
- Urban sprawl is real
Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for couples. Feel free to reach out with questions..
I'm still on the fence after all this time. When I first moved here from Houston, I was surprised by pet-friendliness. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- The dating scene scene is pretty good
The downsides:
- Winters are long and cold
- Urban sprawl is real
Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for couples. Feel free to reach out with questions..
29 upvotes
Aria F.
it depends on the neighborhood
26 upvotes
Eleanor Collins
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a HR manager who relocated here from Pittsburgh about 10 years ago. The main reasons were quality of life and weather.
Pros I've experienced:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Good schools in most areas
- Affordable housing options
Cons that are real:
- Limited public transit options
- Property taxes are high
Financially, we've found it average compared to where we came from. The market is competitive but not impossible. Groceries are competitive, gas is surprisingly good.
Socially, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
I'm a HR manager who relocated here from Pittsburgh about 10 years ago. The main reasons were quality of life and weather.
Pros I've experienced:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Good schools in most areas
- Affordable housing options
Cons that are real:
- Limited public transit options
- Property taxes are high
Financially, we've found it average compared to where we came from. The market is competitive but not impossible. Groceries are competitive, gas is surprisingly good.
Socially, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
25 upvotes
Landon Gutierrez
Public transit is challenging here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now.
14 upvotes
Mackenzie P.
bump
11 upvotes
Julian Miller
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want housing market, then yeah this place is great. But if dating scene matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
6 upvotes
Mackenzie F.
interesting, hadn't considered that
4 upvotes