I moved from Florida to the Midwest. I was skeptical, but my new home has the perfect mix of city life and suburban charm.

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I moved from Florida to Shaker Heights, Ohio.

Yelena Alpert

I ordered the same meal at Freddy's and Culver's. Both offered value, but only one Midwest favorite dominated every category.

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After comparing burgers, fries, and concretes at Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers and Culver's, I found a winning chain.

Savannah Born

We took a multi-gen trip to the 'Water Park Capital of the World'. It worked for our family, but I wouldn't go back.

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My multigenerational group of family members, ranging from preschoolers to septuagenarians, had a good time on our trip to Wisconsin Dells, but I wouldn't go back.

Blythe Chadim

I ordered burgers at Culver's, Freddy's, and Sonic. The best was also the cheapest.

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Three wrapped burgers from Culver's, Freddy's, and Sonic.
I picked up cheeseburgers from three popular chains in the Midwest: Freddy's, Culver's, and Sonic.

Meredith Schneider

The 15 best cities to live in 2026 all have one thing in common: they're cheaper

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Maybe this suburb is affordable…

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The 10 hottest neighborhoods of 2026 are an hour outside the big city

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Redfin's hottest neighborhoods list for 2026 favors Midwestern suburbs.

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You now need a six-figure salary to buy a home in most of the US. Here are the 10 most and 10 least expensive cities to buy one.

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In the most expensive cities in the country, you need to make over $250,000 to live comfortably.

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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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