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[quote=Anonymous]I grew up in the Minneapolis 'burbs, lived in Ohio, Michigan, the UK, and now the NYC metro for the last 10 years. Moving to DC this fall.

Growing up in Minnesota is different from moving there as an adult; people are a tad insular and it can be hard to assimilate into the whole culture, which is so based on people growing up in the same area, attending the local schools, colleges, etc.

I would have told you the cuisine is boring, but I think in Minneapolis this has radically shifted and while i used to struggle to find unique dishes, the suburb where my mom lives now has 2 international grocery stores and a Hyderabad Biryani restaurant - so a lot has changed. Also, for what it's worth I live 20 minutes from NYC and most of the restaurants here are pretty 'meh', so I think it's largely unfair. Yes, there are a ton more chain places, especially the further you go out into the suburbs, but Minneapolis especially is kind of a hidden gem food /craft beer/etc scene if you know where to look.

Overall, if I had to summarize suburbs vs east coast, I'd say it's like playing the life game on easy mode vs. hard. Things are just easier in the Midwest; it's convenient, there's relatively little traffic, people are (often) more happy to chill in the same job/company for longer, there's less internal and external pressure to compete professionally. Salaries are decent and you can live a comfortable life and not have to worry much. Especially in MN where the winters last forever, you can have unique, interesting hobbies because your job doesn't eat into your personal time (my own experience).

It all depends on where you are in life and what you value. I miss the Midwest a lot (moreso during the milder months!) if not for the slower, leisurely pace of life. [/quote]

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