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Old 07-29-2013, 01:54 PM
 
Location: OC
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wow. Much obliged to you ladies and gentlemen. Move won't be till December and I haven't finalized a city just yet as I do ALOT of legwork beforehand.



I could start applying for jobs soon, but honestly, since I have the means, I would like to find one when I arrive. Lord help me on a Chicago move in December though.
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Old 07-29-2013, 02:14 PM
 
Location: Upper West Side, Manhattan, NYC
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Lord help me on a Chicago move in December though.
Those months are a crap shoot weather-wise if that's what you are referring to. December 1, 2012 it was 60 degrees. December 20, 2012 it was 50 degrees. On Christmas, it was 34. Sometimes it can be warmer than usual and sometimes it can be average. One of the snowier months but Chicago gets less snow than you might think (nowhere near a place like Buffalo). December averages 8-9 inches of snow total.
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Old 07-29-2013, 03:02 PM
 
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Those months are a crap shoot weather-wise if that's what you are referring to. December 1, 2012 it was 60 degrees. December 20, 2012 it was 50 degrees. On Christmas, it was 34. Sometimes it can be warmer than usual and sometimes it can be average. One of the snowier months but Chicago gets less snow than you might think (nowhere near a place like Buffalo). December averages 8-9 inches of snow total.
Actually, that doesn't sound bad at all.
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Old 07-29-2013, 03:24 PM
 
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Actually, that doesn't sound bad at all.
The average temperature in December is in the mid 30s and January is in the low 30s historically. Near the lake can be colder of course, but yeah. Boston actually gets more snow on average yearly than Chicago believe it or not.
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Old 07-30-2013, 04:25 PM
 
Location: New York
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Its really just the cold if im not mistaken.

The clouds can suck too but its sunnier than anywhere East of the Great Lakes.
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Old 07-30-2013, 05:09 PM
 
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If you aren't used to cloudy weather then it can definitely suck. If you are used to it then it's no big deal. My confession is that I grew up in Minnesota and actually love cloudy, snowy (but not heavy snow) days in the winter. Looking outside and seeing some beautiful trees and what not with snow on them can be real good. In the fall too, the weather is more "romantic" personally to me at a little colder weather but not when it's TOO cold.
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Old 07-30-2013, 05:20 PM
 
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I can do without winter but I have come to appreciate some cold, brisk sunny days. I love fall and summer. Spring is alright.
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Old 07-30-2013, 06:04 PM
 
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Check out Oak Park - right on the West edge of the city. It has some urban appeal despite leaving the city. You can get a 2 bedroom easily for that price, and good schools. You can jump on the expressway or the subway and be in the city quickly. Lots of good things for a 7 year old in Oak Park (parks, libraries, public swimming pools, day care options). And still some grown-up appeal of eateries, nearby Forest Park pubs, movie theater and dramatic theaters, Trader Joe's and Costco nearby etc... Convenient compromise.

Actually, the December move is a little rough... as many landlords don't have people to move in winter months. Just start looking early and even consider grabbing a place a month early if something pops up that works for you.
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