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<p>I would love to see a thread on this. I agree that the unpretentious culture of the Midwest is a huge draw for many people. For me, it’s what made me leave the East Coast for Chicago; for my Midwestern born-and-raised kids, it’s what makes them less than impressed with some of the status-consciousness they have found on the coasts. Of course this is not everybody, but there is a palpable difference and I think the various LAC cultures reflect that.</p>