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New Albany vs Chicago -which is better?
Hey folks, Poverty rate is 14.2%, which is around average. Rent is about $971/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -New Albany sits at 243.9 per 100K. Average temperature is around 58--F, so the weather is moderate. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.
Pros:
- Great weather
- Good job market
- Growing food scene
- Good healthcare facilities
Cons:
- Traffic can be terrible
- Not very walkable
- Mosquitoes and humidity
- Limited cultural events
Anyone in a similar situation? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.
Pros:
- Great weather
- Good job market
- Growing food scene
- Good healthcare facilities
Cons:
- Traffic can be terrible
- Not very walkable
- Mosquitoes and humidity
- Limited cultural events
Anyone in a similar situation? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.
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