Unfortunate that NY makes it almost impossible to raise a family in the city. Unless your salary is absurd, you've got to go further and further out when kids come into play. Love the city, but considering Chicago as a plan B.

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Maybe you should have considered plan b in the first place if ya know what I mean 😉

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Come here to work. Go elsewhere to multiply.

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May want to try Philly as well. Cheaper even.

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Chicago is not remotely expensive compared to NYC or LA. Nice try LB.

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It's a lifelong goal to move to NYC. OP, Do you think it's worth the experience to live there even though it may not be for too long?

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Toronto is getting like that more and more each day 😢

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That's why suburbs exist.

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Chicago is expensive, clown! 🤡

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Good point my wife and I are tying to leave to Texas because we have a 6 month baby and raise a kid here is impossible. Between daycare and rent you are unable to eat out or take a nice vacation.

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Worth it LB1, with a long list of caveats.

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The suburbs aren't bad

Chicago is a good plan b 👍🏻 still has a big city feel. Better value, esp if you're trying to raise a family

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