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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The top two hospitals in the United States are in Cleveland and Rochester, MN. #3 is in Baltimore, #5 is in Michigan, #11 is in St. Louis, #12 is in Phoenix, #14 is in Philadelphia, #15 is in Pittsburgh, #17 is in Nashville, and #19 is in Durham.

Whoever said lower COL areas have crappy hospitals has no idea what they are talking about. [/quote]

Nice homes and good schools are hardly cheap in Phoenix, Philly, or Durham.

These are still real cities.  Not that much cheaper, especially if you want decent neighborhoods[/quote]

And if you're in a fairly niche field like finance, corporate law, or policy, you'll find a very limited number of opportunities in Phoenix and Durham. Those opportunities that you do find will pay significantly less than in higher COL areas, balancing out the entire purpose for the move.

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Summary argument DCUM is generally made up of the top 10% of folks in the country

If you are top 1% it makes sense to stay.  If you are in the top 90-99% you can make out much better in many other parts of the country without having to get a 1 million plus mortgage for decent housing schools and commute.[/quote]

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