Having lived in Calgary (5 years), Vancouver (3.5 years), and Dallas (4 years), I can say that each of them has much to offer and at least one significant issue that makes me want to move away.
Calgary's cold.
Vancouver's price.
Dallas's crime.
And in each case the major downside has a major upside as well.
Calgary's cold results in awesome winter sports (like pond hockey!)
Vancouver's price is because it is such a temperate climate and there is so much to do.
Dallas's crime is because it is a huge American city - very metropolitan.
It all comes down to what you value in life, what your job is, and what you enjoy doing with your free time. I couldn't do my current job in Calgary. I could do it in Vancouver, but my standard of living wouldn't be as high. I love to play hockey though, and I could do it for free in Dallas. Here I pay $600 a season - about $20 a game.
It's all about balance.
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Oilers give up a pick and a player to take on 5.5 mil."
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