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City or Suburbs? Make Your Case
Choosing whether to live in the city or the ’burbs is one of the most defining decisions a family can make, yet many of us choose based on preconceived notions and stereotypes. The suburbs have great schools, but no culture. The city has the edge on the arts and restaurants, but no green space and expensive housing. Right? Not so fast. We launched a full-scale investigation into family life in both places, unearthing evidence that might change what you think you know about “the other half.” We started by sitting down with these six families—three each from the city and suburbs—to debate their choices. Let the smackdown begin!
Guess whether these lush landscapes are in the ‘burbs or inside Chicago city limits.
Forget what you think you know. There are good indie restaurants in the ’burbs, and good chain restaurants in the city.
Ever hear of Ravinia? There’s more where that came from.
With the city’s sky-high sales tax, you’d think everything would be more expensive within city limits. But when we shopped for everyday grocery and household items, we found prices were literally all over the map
We explore Skokie, a suburb that feels like a city, and then flip the equation for Pullman, a Chicago neighborhood that feels like ’burb.
