chicago

Doesn't offer any more than it's suburbs other then the gay neighborhoods, 4 star restaraunts, and couture. So unless you're rich, gay, or like traffic jams/lame public transportation, live outside chicago. Very clean for a big city. Almost no litter or vomit. Parking is almost non existant in some areas - prepare to spend 20+ dollars on a garage in some places. The over night rates are horrendous. The parking situation keeps Metra in business. However, Metra doesn't offer trains past midnight until five am so if you want to party in chicago but live 30 minutes away, prepare to pay out the nose. Second worst traffic in the country. During rush hour, 290 is a parking lot. Travel times will triple, if you're lucky. Even at 3 in the afternoon you will be stuck in traffic. Lights are located at every other block. If you can drive more than 15 seconds without stopping, that is extremly rare.