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There are plenty of cities where raising a family is doable. Albany, Pittsburgh, Indianapolis, St. Louis, even Chicago. Of course you're talking about NYC, San
by JustAnotherPat 9y ago
There are plenty of cities where raising a family is doable. Albany, Pittsburgh, Indianapolis, St. Louis, even Chicago. Of course you're talking about NYC, San Fran, and LA and therein lies the problem.
- lotsofpulp 9y agoPeople like good weather, and people like being around those who are competing at the highest levels, perhaps hoping they will also strike it big.
- rjbwork 9y agoEven in Atlanta, we're seeing pretty insane rent increases. It's hard to find anything under 1000. I pay just a tiny bit less than that just to rent a room in someone's house.
- mtberatwork 9y agoChicago is quite expensive unless you live very far out or are willing to compromise on less desirable areas to live. I'm not sure the employment opportunities in these other cities are anywhere near the levels of the coasts though. Perhaps things have changed a bit recently, but my understanding is that most Midwestern areas suffer from brain drain issues.