Relocating to Chicago - Short term housing
Jul 10, 2016, 6:28 pm
#31
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I was with you until this one. 
I fill up with gas maybe 5 times a year, other than if I'm taking a road trip. Let's be conservative and say $200 in gas per year (normal gas guzzling sedan) excluding those road trips. I know people in the suburbs who spend that in a month because you have to drive EVERYWHERE!
Now, I do spend a little in public transportation, but for all the day to day stuff I can walk. Even with money spent on the L and an occasional cab, I guarantee I spend half as much as the typical suburbanite on transportation.
I fill up with gas maybe 5 times a year, other than if I'm taking a road trip. Let's be conservative and say $200 in gas per year (normal gas guzzling sedan) excluding those road trips. I know people in the suburbs who spend that in a month because you have to drive EVERYWHERE!
Now, I do spend a little in public transportation, but for all the day to day stuff I can walk. Even with money spent on the L and an occasional cab, I guarantee I spend half as much as the typical suburbanite on transportation.
Jul 10, 2016, 8:16 pm
#32
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You make a good point. I was just talking about the price per gallon. I personally don't have to drive much. If I had to commute downtown, I'd live walking distance from a Metra station.
Last edited by cubbie; Jul 10, 2016 at 8:23 pm
Jul 11, 2016, 3:57 pm
#33
Join Date: Nov 2013
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I just relocated to Chicago with my family about 2 weeks ago and public school selection was the #1 criteria we used when looking for a home. We settled on Coonley elementary (in the North Center neighborhood) as the best school for us, and since moving in we have heard nothing but positive things from the neighbors about the quality of the school. Blaine, Bell, Audubon, and Waters were all on our list as well. All of these schools are in the same general part of town, with Coonley and Blaine being our top 2 choices.
Hopefully this helps you narrow your research!
Hopefully this helps you narrow your research!
Jul 12, 2016, 11:09 am
#34
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I just relocated to Chicago with my family about 2 weeks ago and public school selection was the #1 criteria we used when looking for a home. We settled on Coonley elementary (in the North Center neighborhood) as the best school for us, and since moving in we have heard nothing but positive things from the neighbors about the quality of the school. Blaine, Bell, Audubon, and Waters were all on our list as well. All of these schools are in the same general part of town, with Coonley and Blaine being our top 2 choices.
Hopefully this helps you narrow your research!
Hopefully this helps you narrow your research!