Each has varying degrees of transit mobility and work in different ways. All are on the cheaper end for major cities—though depends on your idea of cheap. I’ve lived in philly and minneapolis without a car. Philly’s trains and trolleys get you most places you’d want to go if you live near a stop. There’s also a bus system that’s a little frustrating bc of traffic but the routes are pretty comprehensive. Some bike lanes but the drivers there aren’t super safe to bike around. Minneapolis is more spread out and there are two light-rail lines (i think? maybe there are more? I’ve been here for like a month), and it seems like most people i know who aren’t driving take the buses. There’s also an incredible amount of bike lanes and trails. Downside is winter probably. And i haven’t lived in baltimore but i’ve heard good things! It’s also more affordable than most cities and i can’t attest to the quality of the public transit but i know it’s there.

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as someone used to debhilitating heat for nine-to-ten months out of the year, i find the idea of cold places very appealing - but i also admit that i haven't really lived in a place that gets legit cold for long periods of time. how bad do the minneapolis winters get?
Sep 8, 2024
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dotmatrices Tbh this will be my first one but people have told me that it’s pretty long and freezy. And that quality winter clothing is a must. Theres a whole culture around it with people having saunas in their backyards and so many winter sports/activities. However w the climate warming and stuff people are also quick to say ‘its not as bad as it used to be’
Sep 8, 2024

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Philly’s public transportation is totally hated on and sometimes rightfully so, but you can get to a lot of necessary places taking the two lines and walking or biking
Sep 8, 2024
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It’s central to anywhere in America you want to be, but there’s so much going on here you’ll always have new things to do. Just as long of a commute to Manhattan as Brooklyn or Queens, but half the price. Cheap food, weird drinking laws, cuter than you’d expect by a lot. Where my Philadelphia heads at?
May 30, 2024
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If you don’t have a car I would try to live within walking distance to the metro if possible. It’s been awhile but I liked living there. It is a pretty small city but walkable and a lot to do. Also a short drive to some beautiful nature in both beach and mountains. 2 airports and not too far from Baltimore, Philly, NYC. Can take the train to those cities too. A lot of bands play there and there are some pretty cool venues like Black Cat, 9:30 club,etc. World class museums if you are into that. Pretty diverse food scene. Cons (for me) would be the humidity, traffic, hard to park places, cost of living and real estate are expensive, people dress very business casual and are very career oriented, a lot of political talk everywhere.
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