Best Cities to Live In

Popular Affordable Cities:

• St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Memphis:
  • Affordable options for various lifestyles.
• Chicago:
  • Affordable for a big city with plenty of housing options.
• Lisbon:
  • Affordable with good English speakers.
• Mulhouse, France:
  • Cheap with good amenities and transportation.

Walkable Neighborhoods with Affordable Housing:

• Chicago, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, Baltimore, Newark:
  • Top options for affordable pre-war apartments.
• Charlotte:
  • Affordable with good amenities.

Other Affordable Options:

• Oklahoma City:
  • Underrated with affordable housing.
• Jacksonville, Charleston, Savannah:
  • Cheap beach towns with character.
• Medellin, Playa del Carmen:
  • Alternative options.

Major Cities:

• New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Portland, Boston/Cambridge, Washington DC:
  • Popular big city choices.
• Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Hanoi:
  • International options.

Mixed Reviews on San Diego:

• Mixed opinions on affordability and livability.

Naperville, IL:

• Naperville:
  • Good for families, bustling downtown, good schools.
  • Divisive opinions for young adults and single people.

Other Recommendations:

• Austin, Buenos Aires, Eau Claire, WI, Juneau, Alaska, Denver:
  • Personal favorites with unique features.

Enjoyable Experiences:

• Chicago:
  • Diverse offerings and four seasons.
• Philadelphia:
  • Perfect size and diverse neighborhood feel.

Other Points:

• Evanston:
  • Preferred over Naperville by some for various reasons.
• Cincinnati, Ohio:
  • Underrated with diverse offerings.
• Austin in the 1990s:
  • Desirable before tech culture growth.
• DC:
  • Clean, walkable, good transit, lots to do.
• Los Angeles:
  • Diverse and uniquely cultural.

Mixed Reviews on San Diego:

• Divisive opinions on affordability and livability.

Enjoyable Experiences:

• NYC, Milwaukee, New Orleans, St. Louis:
  • Positive experiences and unique aspects.

Divisive Opinions on San Diego:

• Varying opinions on affordability and livability.