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* Comfortable life
*Means of transportation
* Payment facilities
* Working facilities
Maria Claudia Pituello

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* Insecure life
* Air pollution
* Dirty city
Maria Claudia Pituello

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-Medical attention

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Having your workplace and school closer
You can have a variety of things to buy
There are more places to go; museums, parks and other attractions
Sometimes it's cheaper

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Insecurity
Sometimes it's more expensive
It's hard to having a relax moment in your house
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Life in the big city is face-paced, fun and exciting. There are countless job opportunities and activities to occupy your time. However, with the good, also comes the bad. After living a big city for eight years, I experienced both the advantages and disadvantages of big city life. For me, towards the end, the disadvantages were out weighing the advantages.

Jobs. Although, the big city has more job opportunities; there are also more people competing for a single job. This can make your job search frustrating. Oddly enough, you will see hundreds, if not thousands of jobs available each week, but you still might remain unemployed, especially when the economy is down. For example, you might be qualified for a job, but 10 other people who are applying for the position are slightly more qualified. Maybe they have more job experience or a master's degree and you just have a bachelor's.

Cost-of-Living
The cost-of-living is typically higher in big cities, and it can cost you an arm and a leg for a small apartment in a decent area of the city. However, it is possible to find a cheaper place to live (I did twice), but typically it is in the not so great part of the city.

People
Although, the diversity is a good thing, the amount of people can be a bit over-whelming if you are not accustom to it. There will always be crowds and always be people around. Some people enjoy this, while others prefer the peace and quiet of a small town.

Traffic
Traffic can be a nightmare in the big city. It can get so bad that it can turn you in to an evil person. If you hate driving in traffic, than the big city life is not for you.

Pollution
Pollution is a sad reality for big city life and one of the biggest disadvantages. It would always sadden me when I would drive into the city for work in the morning in the summer time and see huge cloud of smog hovering over the downtown skyline. Unfortunately, pollution may always be a problem in the big city despite the efforts made to reduce pollution such as the signs on the highway stating to not fill-up on gas or mow your yard until after 6:00 p.m.

Crime
There is always more crime in a big city, causing you second case your decision for living in a big city. You are much more likely to be a victim of a crime living in a big city than in a small town. However, I must say, after eight years of living in a big city, and in the not-so-great part of the town; I was never a victim of a crime other than some kid putting their gum on my car once.

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Life in the big city is face-paced, fun and exciting. There are countless job opportunities and activities to occupy your time. However, with the good, also comes the bad. After living a big city for eight years, I experienced both the advantages and disadvantages of big city life.

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* Cost of living
* Noise
* Lack of space
* Lack of parking

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Moving to a new home can be exciting, especially if you move somewhere that is very different from where you currently live. It can also be stressful moving to a new environment that you are not used to. One of the biggest changes you can make in your living situation is moving from a small town or suburb into a big city like Chicago.

Moving from Suburbs and Small Towns

Many people who have never lived in a big city but have had the desire eventually succumb to the allure of city life and find themselves living in a much more populated and concentrated area than they experienced in the suburbs.

While there are plenty of people that would love to move to the city, big city life is not for everyone. It is very different than life in the suburbs or a small town and moves at a much faster pace. Like with any location, living in a major city has its advantages and disadvantages that you must take into account before ultimately deciding to ditch the suburbs for the big city lights.

The following are the main advantages and disadvantages of living in a city that you should consider before moving, even if you have always wanted to live in a major city.

Disadvantages of Living in a City

People who routinely visit or work in a big city know that they can be a hassle. Major cities have more people, traffic, and neighborhoods that can make navigating through the city more difficult. The following are the main disadvantages of big city life:

Cost of Living

The higher cost of living is the first disadvantage that people typically think of when considering moving to a city. Major cities always have a higher cost of living than the surrounding suburbs, and cities like San Francisco and New York routinely have the highest costs of living in the U.S. Normal living expenses such as rent and utilities tend to be higher in big cities and you may have additional living expenses you wouldn't have in the suburbs such as parking permits and laundry. Food, drinks, tobacco products, and gasoline are also more expensive in major cities.

In general, the noise level in major cities is higher than in the suburbs. Cities have more people and more traffic that contribute to the noise, as well as trains and nearby airports with loud planes flying in and out. Special events such as concerts and ball games can also make a neighborhood louder and more congested. Downtown areas in some major cities like New York are loud and busy almost 24 hours a day. However, it is possible to find city neighborhoods that are almost as quiet as the suburbs. Chicago has plenty of neighborhoods throughout the city that are relatively quiet.

Lack of Space

Moving from the suburbs to the city almost always involves downsizing your living space. Most people in major cities live in apartments and in some cities, the apartments can be very small. It is also rare to have an outside space like a yard or patio. There are homes in major cities, some with decent sized yards, but they are much more expensive than in the suburbs. If you want to move to the city, you must accept that you will be living in an apartment building with neighbors on the other side of your walls.

Lack of Parking

The parking situation in a major city is a huge hassle compared to the suburbs. In the suburbs, people can park in their driveways or on their residential streets and most businesses have parking lots for their customers to use. In big cities, parking is not a guarantee. Some residential streets are permit parking only which means you need to buy a permit, and streets with free parking fill up fast. It is rare for an apartment to have a designated parking space, but there are apartments that do. It is also rare for businesses to have their own parking lots which means that you will most likely have to pay to park somewhere on the street, maybe even a couple blocks away from your destination.

Advantages of Living in a City

Even though city living has its inconveniences, it makes up for these inconveniences with all that is has to offer. Big cities are major cultural centers that have vibrant art and music scenes, a wider variety of food, more places of interest such as museums, events like ball games and concerts, and a diverse population with a shared experience of city living. The following are the main advantages of city life:

Meeting New People

You will meet new people anywhere you move, but the experience is different in a city because major cities draw all kinds of people to them from all over the world. There are also more people in a city which means you will be encountering new faces every day. Meeting and talking to new people who have had very different life experiences than yours can be refreshing and give you a new perspective.

Activities

If you have lived in the same town for 10 years or more, chances are that you know the town very well and have done about everything there is to do. If you spend 10 years living in a major city, you likely won't come close to experiencing everything the city has to offer. There is always something to do in a major city to keep people of all different interests from getting bored. Most cities have a lively nightlife, different types of food to try, shows of all types, museums, landmarks, parks, festivals, sports games, and much more. If you are a visual or performance artist or a musician, there are plenty of opportunities in big cities to become a part of the scene.

Public Transportation

The public transportation system in major cities is a good alternative to driving yourself and dealing with the traffic and parking situation. Cities have trains or subways, buses, and plenty of taxis and ride sharing drivers so you can get where you need to go. Many public transportation options such as the bus and train are very affordable and free you of the hassle of driving. It is possible to live without a car in most major cities.

The biggest events such as sporting events, concerts, festivals, and art openings happen in major cities. You can catch a concert or a baseball game without the long drives to and from the suburbs.

Shared Experience

One thing that can be very comforting in a big city with millions of people of different backgrounds is that everyone is sharing the same experience of living in the city. Big cities are more welcoming than many people believe and if you go to the same places and do the same activities, you will quickly meet new people who have similar interests and likely came to live in the city for the same reasons as you.

Move with Professional Movers

Living in a major city definitely has its drawbacks, but to some people, the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages of living in a city. If you are planning to move to Chicago or another major city, it is beneficial to hire professional movers to help out.

Mid-West Moving & Storage provides residential moving services and can help you make your move from the suburbs to an apartment or condo in the city. We are trusted Chicago based movers who have been providing professional moving services for over 35 years.
Give us a call at (888) 722-6683 to get a free quote for your move to the city.

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Pros and Cons of Living in the City | Mid-West Moving & Storage

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Moving to a new home can be exciting, especially if you move somewhere that is very different from where you currently live. It can also be stressful moving to a new environment that you are not used to.

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* Meeting new people
* Activities
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* Big events
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Moving to a new home can be exciting, especially if you move somewhere that is very different from where you currently live. It can also be stressful moving to a new environment that you are not used to. One of the biggest changes you can make in your living situation is moving from a small town or suburb into a big city like Chicago.

Moving from Suburbs and Small Towns

Many people who have never lived in a big city but have had the desire eventually succumb to the allure of city life and find themselves living in a much more populated and concentrated area than they experienced in the suburbs.

While there are plenty of people that would love to move to the city, big city life is not for everyone. It is very different than life in the suburbs or a small town and moves at a much faster pace. Like with any location, living in a major city has its advantages and disadvantages that you must take into account before ultimately deciding to ditch the suburbs for the big city lights.

The following are the main advantages and disadvantages of living in a city that you should consider before moving, even if you have always wanted to live in a major city.

Disadvantages of Living in a City

People who routinely visit or work in a big city know that they can be a hassle. Major cities have more people, traffic, and neighborhoods that can make navigating through the city more difficult. The following are the main disadvantages of big city life:

Cost of Living

The higher cost of living is the first disadvantage that people typically think of when considering moving to a city. Major cities always have a higher cost of living than the surrounding suburbs, and cities like San Francisco and New York routinely have the highest costs of living in the U.S. Normal living expenses such as rent and utilities tend to be higher in big cities and you may have additional living expenses you wouldn't have in the suburbs such as parking permits and laundry. Food, drinks, tobacco products, and gasoline are also more expensive in major cities.

In general, the noise level in major cities is higher than in the suburbs. Cities have more people and more traffic that contribute to the noise, as well as trains and nearby airports with loud planes flying in and out. Special events such as concerts and ball games can also make a neighborhood louder and more congested. Downtown areas in some major cities like New York are loud and busy almost 24 hours a day. However, it is possible to find city neighborhoods that are almost as quiet as the suburbs. Chicago has plenty of neighborhoods throughout the city that are relatively quiet.

Lack of Space

Moving from the suburbs to the city almost always involves downsizing your living space. Most people in major cities live in apartments and in some cities, the apartments can be very small. It is also rare to have an outside space like a yard or patio. There are homes in major cities, some with decent sized yards, but they are much more expensive than in the suburbs. If you want to move to the city, you must accept that you will be living in an apartment building with neighbors on the other side of your walls.

Lack of Parking

The parking situation in a major city is a huge hassle compared to the suburbs. In the suburbs, people can park in their driveways or on their residential streets and most businesses have parking lots for their customers to use. In big cities, parking is not a guarantee. Some residential streets are permit parking only which means you need to buy a permit, and streets with free parking fill up fast. It is rare for an apartment to have a designated parking space, but there are apartments that do. It is also rare for businesses to have their own parking lots which means that you will most likely have to pay to park somewhere on the street, maybe even a couple blocks away from your destination.

Advantages of Living in a City

Even though city living has its inconveniences, it makes up for these inconveniences with all that is has to offer. Big cities are major cultural centers that have vibrant art and music scenes, a wider variety of food, more places of interest such as museums, events like ball games and concerts, and a diverse population with a shared experience of city living. The following are the main advantages of city life:

Meeting New People

You will meet new people anywhere you move, but the experience is different in a city because major cities draw all kinds of people to them from all over the world. There are also more people in a city which means you will be encountering new faces every day. Meeting and talking to new people who have had very different life experiences than yours can be refreshing and give you a new perspective.

Activities

If you have lived in the same town for 10 years or more, chances are that you know the town very well and have done about everything there is to do. If you spend 10 years living in a major city, you likely won't come close to experiencing everything the city has to offer. There is always something to do in a major city to keep people of all different interests from getting bored. Most cities have a lively nightlife, different types of food to try, shows of all types, museums, landmarks, parks, festivals, sports games, and much more. If you are a visual or performance artist or a musician, there are plenty of opportunities in big cities to become a part of the scene.

Public Transportation

The public transportation system in major cities is a good alternative to driving yourself and dealing with the traffic and parking situation. Cities have trains or subways, buses, and plenty of taxis and ride sharing drivers so you can get where you need to go. Many public transportation options such as the bus and train are very affordable and free you of the hassle of driving. It is possible to live without a car in most major cities.

The biggest events such as sporting events, concerts, festivals, and art openings happen in major cities. You can catch a concert or a baseball game without the long drives to and from the suburbs.

Shared Experience

One thing that can be very comforting in a big city with millions of people of different backgrounds is that everyone is sharing the same experience of living in the city. Big cities are more welcoming than many people believe and if you go to the same places and do the same activities, you will quickly meet new people who have similar interests and likely came to live in the city for the same reasons as you.

Move with Professional Movers

Living in a major city definitely has its drawbacks, but to some people, the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages of living in a city. If you are planning to move to Chicago or another major city, it is beneficial to hire professional movers to help out.

Mid-West Moving & Storage provides residential moving services and can help you make your move from the suburbs to an apartment or condo in the city. We are trusted Chicago based movers who have been providing professional moving services for over 35 years.
Give us a call at (888) 722-6683 to get a free quote for your move to the city.

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Moving to a new home can be exciting, especially if you move somewhere that is very different from where you currently live. It can also be stressful moving to a new environment that you are not used to.

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*the city offers a lot to do and visit :teathres, concerts, shopping centers, museums, etc.
*there are a lot of working places
*there are public transport
Sierra Georgina

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*the traffic is heavy
*is very difficult to get from a given place to another
*safety in the city, the crime is a big problem
Sierra Georgina

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+ services like train, bus.
+ Working opportunities.
+ A lot of hospitals
+ Market and supermarket

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+ a lot of built areas
+ Few green spaces
+ Smog
+ Contamination

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* Find good jobs
* See more international artist at concerts
* Know more interesting people

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* Feel stressed
* Travel a lot on buses
* Feel unsafety

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*More activities to do in free time.
*Public transportation.
*More services nearly.
*You can meet interesting people anywhere

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*Noise.
*Traffic.
*Stress.
*Dangerous.
*Expensive.

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*More job opportunities
*Public transportation
*More to do in general: nightlife, museums, city parks, events, restaurants, etc.

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*Higher crime
*Rents are often very high
* It´s noisy, crowded and chaotic

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#Safety. There is big crime
#The traffic is heavy
#Car's parks are always very full
#Stressful life.

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-too much people
-internet overthown
-everything is far
-the transport is expensive