But as living costs surge, Hiep is joining a wave of workers rejecting the commercial hub for a quieter life back home – leaving city businesses struggling to fill their ranks. “I have stayed ...

The census data shows that between 1980 and 2020, nearly 80% of U.S. population growth among adults ages 25-44 was concentrated in metro areas that had a million-plus residents. Post-2020, on the ...

I wanted to live in a bigger but still affordable city, and I'm familiar with the area ... market Chicago is affordable compared to other big cities like LA, San Diego, the Bay Area, or New ...