Which is a better place to live in Chicago or New York and why?
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There is some bias since I am from Chicago, but having been in New York as well, I'd still have to ADVISE CHICAGO!!! \n\nBy compare to New York, Chicago is a friendlier place with midwest charm - yet w/a keep it real attitude, (good for business and friendships alike) much cleaner and although expensive NOT nearly as high in cost of living as New York City. Down to earth place with EVERYTHING to do that embraces ALL kinds. You kinda walk outside and run into something. There's always something happening. Even if you opt for a pool hall amongst strangers, you will have a good time. Transportation - the "L" and bus system gets you everywhere pretty much 24 hours a day (not in some of the hoods after midnight, tho). Traffic is rough, but you CAN move. NYC is nearly impossible. Not to mention they drive like they have a death wish. Aggressive, fast and even creative driving is important skill. But to drive like you can go through people like Casper is asking for heart failure. The lakefront!! And attached grass knolls and parks. It is far and wide, appears clean and simply beautiful. The view of the horizon is endless. The large rocks and piers in neighborhood beaches gives you the feeling that you personally own the place. The public art - statues, giant picasso piece, heck the bridges over the Rivers. Chinatown's entryway... The parks, boulevards are cleaned up and richer than ever. Re-Progress has hit this town in the best way. Where was once gang and drug infestation, they have taken it back. (orig to clean up to attract the Olympics, now major Investment Oppys and a reversal of the suburb escape back to the city. The architecture of the homes, buildings are world reknowned. Not just downtown, but in neighborhoods, suburbs. Culture - arts, main library/many neighborhood libraries, every religion and house of worship available, Chicago symphony, booth play houses throughout as well as big Broadway stuff, zoos, museums (oh the museums, not stuffy simplistics - w/free days too?!), music venues in old neighborhood theatres...it's endless. Getting around is an easy figure. The streets are made like a checker board grid - YOU CAN'T GET LOST. There may be 10 or so streets on angle, yet consistent. Unlike the separation and confusion of the burroughs and bridges and tolls (OH MY!) of NYC - to a newcomer, it's a nightmare. In NYC, one side doesn't know the other if you dare ask direction. Chicago is also a smart city with amazing schools (both private and some public). University of Chicago* Northwestern* DePaul* Loyola. Open minds. Music!? Please. KNOWN for Jazz, blues (see it live in Chicago if you hadn't experienced the love of this music), house and now hip-hop (Kanye, Common and well, Twista) Rock and acoustic is brilliant. I saw a cover band that done the group "War" and you close your eyes and damn, it WAS "War". Bands can sustain a living here because the city is a proud place that supports one another on many artistic and business fronts. For instance, you can't get real carmel/cheese popcorn anywhere else but Chicago. Incredible, GREAT FOOD THATS AFFORDABLE. PIZZA?? Whew. We won't go there. The food standard is high. So it's hard to get bad food. It's proud for cooking good food, no matter the location, appearance or price of the joint. Diverse is a given. Not becuase all types of people/races both rich and poor just live there (that's many places these days), but all can live amongst each other fairly harmoniously (mainly on the North and Northwest sides) with exceptance and fair treatment. It's nothing new to Chicago. They don't have to get used to each other, It's an OLD city that opened their arms to immigrants in the 1800s just as New Yorks' Ellis Island did. It's a proud place to be a person of color. With the black political history in all it's glum and gorly - a lot has been taught, learned and respected regardles
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I've heard DE is most favorable as far as tax liablility goes.  NY stinks.
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You've never been to Chicago. I agree that the cities you mentioned aren't that great in the architecture department. But Chicago rules!!!!!!!
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It's not even close!  You'd probably need double that to have the same standard of living in NYC.  You probably won't even be able to afford a parking space for your car in NYC on $50k.  Both NYC and New York State have income taxes.  Rents are insanely high, even in bad neighborhoods.  Car insurance is ridiculous.  Heating bills in winter will eat you alive.  Many apartment buildings do not have AC and forbid window AC units because the electrical systems won't support the load.\n\nBUT, West Palm doesn't have Broadway!
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i used to live there when you could rent a nice place for 700 a month.\n1900 should get you a fine apt.\ni'd look downtown, east side, or one stop outside of manhattan on the L train, in brooklyn. you're more likely to have more space. if you smell any kind of chemical sprays on your first visit, then that's a sign you need to find another place.\nlots of big bugs there. unless you don't mind sharing. they mostly come out while you sleep. and if you sleep with your mouth closed, then you're fine.
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ill say th eunited states of america.. im from the philippines but ive been to the states thrice and i would really say that it's best to live there because it's clean and you have a lot of job opportunities and you can make much money.. but if you like to stay in a country with friendly people, nice neighborhood.. you should stay in the philippines.. christmas here is better than the US because we have gift giving and food giving to the neighbors..
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Assuming you would live in the same place all year round, I would chose South Carolina, at Myrtle Beach. The summer months are near perfect and doesn't get too cold in the winter. Not to mention how much slower life moves there; far slower than the hustle and bustle of most major cities. Outside of the US, I would live in either the Caribbean or across the ocean in Italy. But if you want to be treated like royalty, India is it. The difference in price there is amazing. $200,000 would be like having more than a million in the US.
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I work in the general area of Mayfaire.  It is North Raleigh, and there are good things and bad things about living in North Raleigh.\n\nBut the area is generally nice - mostly wooded subdivisions and apartment complexes and mixed use (small office and retail).  It is clean and safe.  Traffic can be difficult, but if you're living anywhere near the city in NY, it will seem light to you.\n\nThe apartment complex is clean and new.\n\nYou probably don't want to live there if you are working in South Raleigh, or east of town.  But it is fairly close to 540, offering good access to RTP and areas west.
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If you're asking about land area, Chicago is bigger.  The land area of Chicago is 234 SQ Miles while the area of Manhattan is 85 SQ Miles.  Realize that Manhattan is just one of the Burrows of New York City.  While the city of Chicago is both larger and more populated than Manhattan, the city of New York is both more popluated and larger then Chicago.
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move to New York, LA, London or Paris
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New York or California
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having lived in both areas, I would say that is is dependent on what part of each city you choose, and prior to 2004, I would have said Columbus, but with the recent voting patterns and very strict amendment that restricts all rights of non-married couples (straight and gay), I would make them on equal footing now.  Both cities have strong gay communities and resources - if you do a web search, both cities should have gay yellow pages and websites with gay-friendly resources.   If you are looking to live there, I would also suggest staying in the more urban, "city"areas and not getting too far out into suburbs - tolerance seems to go down the farther out you get!
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The city of Chicago is pricey when it comes to housing, check with the mayor's office or with HUD Housing and urban developement office, and also check with real estate agents aside from selling homes some rent apartments. Good Luck.
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If you mean New York City, or Manhattan, there are lots of websites, and bookstores or libraries always have tour guide books, history books etc.\nIf you want my opinion...it's the best city in the US...love it!
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a previous writer was right - cheap and in expensive are oxymoron's- you need to add more info- where will you be working? will you be driving < using public transportation ?will you need to get to a mosque, synagogue, or a church on regular basis  ? things to consider. \nBrooklyn like all  New York boroughs is a collection of small-for new york-ethnic towns with all the positives and negatives that brings. Me I' d live in Bay Ridge
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depends on if you like to dance in nightclubs, or if you like listening to music at home with headphones. \n\nsouthern & western rap is better for clubbing, and New York rap is better if you like complex lyrics and more intricate beats.  \n\nNY rap is more pure to the culture , and rap from everywhere else is more likely to mix styles of music, generally speaking.
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It can be.  Depends what you are looking for.  Some want big city, small city, suburban, small town, etc.  \nNYU does not have that much of a campus feel because it is smack in the middle of the city, and students live all over the place, with even some dorms miles from the main campus area.  \nBut, if you want to be in the big city, especially if you want to study the arts or business, it could be the place for you.\nI find that people appreciate grad school there more than undergrad.