I moved to a small Midwestern city for a job. Although I miss my fast-paced life on the East Coast, I'm surprisingly happy.

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I moved from the Northeast to Lansing, Michigan, for a job. I'm surprised by how much I love it and how much I enjoy the slower pace of life.

Rachelle Legrand

I've spent years exploring Michigan. These 4 cities made me feel like I was in Europe.

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Savannah Born

Thousands of flights across the Midwest have been canceled as a snowstorm sweeps the region

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A general view shows hundreds of travelers navigating dense queues and crowded terminal walkways at O'Hare International Airport, in Chicago, Illinois, United States, on March 16, 2026.
Thousands of flights across the Midwest were canceled because of a snowstorm.

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I moved from Southern California to Michigan so I could afford to buy a home. Living here changed me in surprising ways.

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Kristi Valentini

These 10 states attracted more movers than they lost in 2025 — and one unexpected state came out on top

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Little Rock, Arkansas.
Little Rock, Arkansas.

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These midsize Midwestern cities were the hottest places to buy homes in 2025

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The sun sets on the Illinois State Capitol in downtown Springfield.
Springfield, Illinois, was the ninth most popular market for home buyers this year, according to a Zillow analysis.

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After living in NYC and Chicago, I moved to a midsize Midwestern city. It's been great for my wallet and lifestyle.

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Savannah Born

The 10 best and 10 worst US cities for living alone, ranked by how much a studio costs

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A view of Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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I've visited all 50 states solo, but there's one region I keep coming back to in the fall

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I think the Midwest is the best part of the US to visit in the fall.

Emily Hart

I moved from Wisconsin to New York City over a decade ago. Here are the biggest culture shocks that surprise me when I return to the Midwest.

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Talia Lakritz exploring Seven Bridges Trail in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Exploring Seven Bridges Trail in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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