Anyone here moved from Chicago to ATX? Currently in Chicago and considering making the move. I love Chicago and the general vibe here, but it's impossible to buy a home in the city that isn't a condo with a crazy HOA. I've visited Austin as a tourist but never spent more than a long weekend.

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Chicago is FLAT AF so hiking is more "walking in wooded areas" outside the city proper. Lots of forest preserves in the outskirts (they're not accessible by CTA. You'd have to drive). You can definitely rent paddle boards at North Ave beach or along the chicago river. If you look at renting near Lincoln Park you'll be close to the water and public transportation into the loop. Feel free to chat me for specifics!!

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From Austin, lived in Wicker Park&Lakeview for a while, now back in Austin. Chicago is by far cheaper. But welcome!!

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You won’t have better luck here with housing.

The market exploded over the pandemic and house prices are skyrocketing.

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I agree with this. HOA aside, I’ve been looking at places in Chicago and they’re typically cheaper than Austin

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Austin is expensive-ish now.

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Got a job in town? That could affect the area you may want to move to. I work with several people who moved over from Chicago. They all seem to love the change.

Not yet. I'm doing the "apply to places while simultaneously stressing out over whether or not this is the right move for my life" thing.

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