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Originally Posted by Table 5
If you are rich, I have no idea why you wouldn't have a residence in NYC or LA. I think Seattle, Portland, and Minneapolis are great livable mid-sized city alternatives. Chicago is fantastic (but the crime there is a little nuts). I think San Francisco is overrated and overpriced these days (but no matter what, please don't call it San Fran).
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If I was 10-15 years younger, then those cities would be attractive. But, I think the charm in the US is in the little cities that aren't household names in Canada. There are all sorts of cool, little cities in the mid-Atlantic states that are great places to raise families. There are burgeoning food, culture, craft beverage scenes, etc in many of these cities, and New York is a cheap, non stop flight away. DC is an easy drive for a night or two for me to satisfy any big city needs. Great beach areas around here like the outer banks. The Blue Ridge mountains are incredibly scenic with all sorts of cool little towns, wineries, breweries, etc.
My kids are 3rd and 5th grade and so far my experience with public schools has been fantastic. Housing, property tax, etc are all very affordable.
We did pick our house based on the school district though, and that's something you definitely don't have to think as much about in Canada.