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Thinking about a new city? Our guides weigh the real pros and cons of living there, from rent and taxes to weather, traffic and schools, so you know what to expect before you move.
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Pros and cons of living in America's big cities
23 min read
Pros and Cons of Living in Chicago
The real pros and cons of living in Chicago: food, transit, the lakefront and big-city jobs against hard winters, high taxes and uneven safety.
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22 min read
Pros and Cons of Living in Dallas
The real pros and cons of living in Dallas: no income tax, big jobs and roomy homes against 100°F summers, high property taxes, tolls and storms.
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22 min read
Pros and Cons of Living in Houston
The real pros and cons of living in Houston: low costs, big jobs and great food against heat, hurricanes, flooding, high property taxes and traffic.
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24 min read
Pros and Cons of Living in Los Angeles
The real pros and cons of living in Los Angeles: sunshine, beaches, food and careers against high rent, traffic, taxes and wildfire risk.
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30 min read
Pros and Cons of Living in New York
The honest pros and cons of living in New York City: jobs, transit, food and culture against rent, taxes, tiny apartments, crowds and weather.
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27 min read
Pros and Cons of Living in Philadelphia
The real pros and cons of living in Philadelphia: history, food, transit and lower costs than NYC against the wage tax, traffic, crime and old homes.
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24 min read
Pros and Cons of Living in Phoenix
The real pros and cons of living in Phoenix: sunny winters, low income tax and chip jobs against extreme heat, water worries, haboobs and car-only life.
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25 min read
Pros and Cons of Living in San Antonio
The real pros and cons of living in San Antonio: low costs, no income tax, history and food against heat, floods, cedar fever, traffic and property taxes.
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24 min read
Pros and Cons of Living in San Diego
The real pros and cons of living in San Diego: sunshine, beaches, jobs and food against sky-high housing, power bills, wildfire risk and traffic.
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20 min read
Pros and Cons of Living in Atlanta
The real pros and cons of living in Atlanta: big jobs, the BeltLine, food and the world's busiest airport against traffic, heat, pollen and sprawl.
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21 min read
Pros and Cons of Living in Colorado Springs
The honest pros and cons of living in Colorado Springs: trails, Pikes Peak and falling crime against hail, wildfire, drought and rising costs.
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27 min read
Pros and Cons of Living in Fresno
The honest pros and cons of living in Fresno: cheaper California housing, national parks and fresh food against heat, smog, low wages and car dependence.
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20 min read
Pros and Cons of Living in Kansas City
The real pros and cons of living in Kansas City: low home prices, barbecue, jazz and a free streetcar against storms, crime, car trips and state-line taxes.
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20 min read
Pros and Cons of Living in Mesa, Arizona
The real pros and cons of living in Mesa, AZ: homes below Gilbert and Chandler, desert trails and spring training against heat, ozone, water and sprawl.
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22 min read
Pros and Cons of Living in Miami
The real pros and cons of living in Miami: beaches, no income tax, Latin culture and jobs against high rent, insurance costs, heat, hurricanes and floods.
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21 min read
Pros and Cons of Living in Omaha
The real pros and cons of living in Omaha: low costs, stable jobs, a top zoo and short commutes against high property taxes, storms and cold winters.
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20 min read
Pros and Cons of Living in Raleigh
The honest pros and cons of living in Raleigh: Triangle jobs, greenways, free museums and fair prices against sprawl, pollen, heat and a car-first city.
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24 min read
Pros and Cons of Living in Sacramento
The real pros and cons of living in Sacramento: lower costs than the Bay Area, rivers and Tahoe trips against summer heat, smoke, flood zones and traffic.
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