[djmips]

But then you'd have to live in Minneapolis?

[bluGill]

I grew up there. It is a good place to live: education is valued, lots of nice people, many good jobs.

The weather isn't the best in winter, but if you know how to put on a coat it isn't that bad.

[djmips]

Why don't you still live there?

[bluGill]

Got a job elsewhere a couple downturns back.

[jimbokun]

Which is maybe why rent in Seattle is so relatively expensive?

[recursive]

Instead of Seattle? What's the catch?