If you were setting up roots to raise a family, what city or metro area would you pick and why?

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Chicago. Same reasons as above + love lake Michigan, lots of internship and job opportunities, major airport, relatively affordable compared to other large cities like NYC & LA, the Midwest is easily accessible from both coasts if you have family in other states, good overall exposure to life without being isolated and brainwashed like all the Texas cities

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I like having 4 seasons, even if the winter does suck. The cold weather is really the only downside to Chicago. I don’t feel disconnected from everywhere else

DMV. Decent Muslim community. Large mosques. Good schooling system (Islamic and Private / Public). Diverse group of people. A lot of halal restaurants. Best falooda!

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I am in Toronto.

I like my life in the greater Toronto area in Canada. Mosques, halal food and much more is available everywhere. I prefer Canada (although current deep freeze is something I am not so fond of). We may not earn as much as the US for the same role, I like the community and culture. I have access to many mosques close to me and very multicultural. There are some great schools and universities in Toronto and nearby cities.

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Houston. Huge community, good support. Good halal options and plenty of mosques.

What is the demographic of the Muslims?

How is the reception by the non-Muslim community? I hear crazy shit going down near Dallas (Plano, Texas).

I am surprised no one mentioned Cali, Florida or Pacific North West.

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