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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here and gosh you've all given such good advice and so much perspective. This is what I wanted so DH and I could really start thinking about it.

To those who say I should "let" my DH get a lesser job and move to the suburbs here, that wouldn't work for us. I don't really love the east coast culture at all (not judging, I just grew up at the beach in California - so I have a very different idea about what living on the coast means) and we only live here for my DHs job. All our family is Midwest, Texas, Arizona and Colorado. Also we make choices together, there is no "letting" each other do anything, but I think you knew that.  :wink:

My husband's hometown in Iowa is gorgeous, just enough Norman Rockwell, just enough modern amenities. I'd really miss being near an MLB team though and large concert (big draw) venues. Also I really like the four seasons here in DC. I guess there is no one "perfect" place to live.[/quote]

Maybe Chicago would be a good fit for you.  Two MLB teams to choose from, huge concert/music scene, all four seasons, and a short trip to Iowa.  You get everything a big city has to offer but with friendly people of varied backgrounds and less density than the East Coast (which means you can actually enjoy the amenities and not waste half of your day in traffic).  Lots of outdoor activities throughout the year, wide variety of neighborhoods and suburbs to choose from and better COL.   Not gonna lie, though, winter can be rough.  Unlike here, though, the streets get plowed and treated when it snows, so driving and getting around isn't a problem.  [/quote]

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