Why the Great Divide Is Growing Between Affordable and Expensive U.S. Cities

Re:Why the Great Divide Is Growing Between Affordable and Ex... by rayiner on Sunday July 10, 2016 @06:55PM (#12067665)

> I am looking to move cities, but after factoring in an astronomical rise in housing cost, and a price of living adjustment that does come close to matching, I am having second thoughts. Why move to a city to do stuff, if once I get there I cannot afford to do anything.

There are a number of good, affordable cities. Baltimore is fantastic for how cheap it is.

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Re:Why the Great Divide Is Growing Between Affordable and Ex... by RhodesianHunter on Sunday July 10, 2016 @07:33PM (#12067801)

Yes, when 16% of available housing is abandoned things tend to get pretty cheap.

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Re:Why the Great Divide Is Growing Between Affordable and Ex... by scurvy on Sunday July 10, 2016 @10:25PM (#12068489)

Isn't the crime in Baltimore still pretty bad?

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Re:Why the Great Divide Is Growing Between Affordable and Ex... by rayiner on Monday July 11, 2016 @09:22AM (#12070831)

Like in most cities, crime is a block-by-block issue. Places like Fells Point or Bolton Hill are pretty safe. We lived at the edge of Bolton Hill for two years with a small child and loved it.

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Re:Why the Great Divide Is Growing Between Affordable and Ex... by scurvy on Wednesday July 13, 2016 @11:08AM (#12086724)

I have 4 friends who live in Baltimore, and they say it's the opposite of most big cities. In most big cities, there are a few blocks that are bad but most of the city is safe. They say it's the opposite in Baltimore -- most of it is dangerous and there are a few safe areas.

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