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From West to East. Where?

Chicago FTW because: It's cheaper than New York; we have alleys so all the trash isn't in the streets; fire ass dope; interesting/distinct neighborhoods and great architecture; Chicago accents and midwestern charm; cold weather for 9 months that makes you totally hardcore.
 
Johnny blue said:
It probably depends a lot on what you do for work. The job markets are still pretty tough in a lot of places. It's true that places like NYC are a lot more expensive but, depending on your job you could make more doing the same job there as well. I know people that live down south and make a lot less money than me but, because the cost of living is so much cheaper than here we live just about the same. Of course this isn't always the case but, definitely something to take into consideration.
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alexvolume2 said:
Chicago FTW because: It's cheaper than New York; we have alleys so all the trash isn't in the streets; fire ass dope; interesting/distinct neighborhoods and great architecture; Chicago accents and midwestern charm; cold weather for 9 months that makes you totally hardcore.
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Chicago may be cheaper, but as JB said places that cost more to live in usually have jobs that pay more. Having lived in NY all my life, I can say that I have been getting paid $10/hr since I have been in high school, and it is pretty easy to get a job that pays $15/hr even with little to no experience. If you are over 18 and getting paid less then $12/hr in NY, it's time to look for another job. So even though the cost of living is higher in NY, you get paid more in NY to do the same job as so someone else in another state who is getting paid less.
 
Tommyboy said:
Chicago may be cheaper, but as JB said places that cost more to live in usually have jobs that pay more. Having lived in NY all my life, I can say that I have been getting paid $10/hr since I have been in high school, and it is pretty easy to get a job that pays $15/hr even with little to no experience. If you are over 18 and getting paid less then $12/hr in NY, it's time to look for another job. So even though the cost of living is higher in NY, you get paid more in NY to do the same job as so someone else in another state who is getting paid less.
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Thats a good point. Something to keep in mind if for some reason my internet biz goes south. But for now it doesn't really matter if the city pays 5/hr or 50/hr I have an online business so regardless of where I live I get paid the same.

TB, have you ever been to NJ or Chicago? If so how would you compare?

And thanks everyone with your help, its definitely making it a lot easier.
 
I've only passed through NJ in my travels, and to get the cheaper gas there. I have been to Pennsylvania though, and I would consider moving there... In fact, I am strongly considering it. I wouldn't move to any of the major cities though. I haven't really been to Chicago either, other then to transfer flights. :\
 
Can you suggest any areas that are outside the city yet a close bus ride?
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Oak Park fits that bill. Nice, borders the city. I grew up in River Forest which is right next door.

I've lived in nyc and downtown Chicago. Its all the same noise and grime at that level. Nyc seemed a bit cramped to me and of course I might be biased because I grew up here but Chicago all the way. The people are so much better here, imo.
 
bagochina said:
Oak Park fits that bill. Nice, borders the city. I grew up in River Forest which is right next door.

I've lived in nyc and downtown Chicago. Its all the same noise and grime at that level. Nyc seemed a bit cramped to me and of course I might be biased because I grew up here but Chicago all the way. The people are so much better here, imo.
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Would I need a car in Chicago? That was a definite plus to NY. My license is suspended so I really don't want to go pay the court 5k then buy a car.
 
You dont need a car if you stay in NYC and NJ towns Close to NYC. Public transport ion is great over here, I can take a bus,Taxi,Train,Shuttle,Bus or damn limo if I want too...
 
Unbreakable said:
You dont need a car if you stay in NYC and NJ towns Close to NYC. Public transport ion is great over here, I can take a bus,Taxi,Train,Shuttle,Bus or damn limo if I want too...
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Yeah, thats why I was saying it was a plus to live in NYC. But I was asking about Chicago. Would you happen to know if you'd need a car living in the Chicago area?
 
^ You know that Texas is further west than Chicago, right? :)

NYC public transportation is pretty cool. I was recently telling people that haven't been there how you can start your night in one place, and by taking the subway and never even really going above ground, you can end up in a completely different part of the city, and then back again. Hell, I've traveled to the city and back without ever stepping foot outside (went to Madison Square Garden which is literally on top of Penn Station).
 
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