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My city doesn't suck (Houghton, Michigan). Granted it isn't startup world... But we do have a good University that brings in the nerds. And it's awesome becaus

My city doesn't suck (Houghton, Michigan). Granted it isn't startup world... But we do have a good University that brings in the nerds. And it's awesome because it isn't too big (only around 7,000), and it's been listed as one of the 100 best small towns in America. It's for hackers like me that don't like lots of people and like to be outdoors a lot (and don't mind 250 inches of snow a year!). The city has many beautiful remnants of the copper boom and it is well kept up. Homeless aren't a problem because you just can't survive the winter without a home.

kd0amg 16y ago
And no place I've seen matches Houghton on cost of living. The linked article says $1700 for a 2-bedroom apartment. My friends and I rent a 5-bedroom house for less than that.
- vital101 16y ago
  Yes, but the cost heating that house makes is considerably less affordable.
  - kd0amg 16y ago
    Our monthly gas bill has never exceeded $140. Split across the 5 of us, that's pretty affordable. Edit: Perhaps I should also add that it stays below $40 for at least half the year.