Listen, every American city, including Kansas City, has a plethora of positive attributes.  Even the cities with the worst reputations in the nation, like Detroit, offer unique, fun and worthwhile activities and experiences.

That being said, determining whether Kansas City, the BBQ capital of the US, is a city that you’d really enjoy living in requires knowing its positives and negatives.

Learn about the pros and cons of Kansas City.

Many cities have their best months. In Chicago, it’s September. In Phoenix, it’s March. In Memphis, it’s May, and the city celebrates with music, art and food events spread throughout the city over the entire month. Unfortunately, this is not enough to make most Tennesseans think that Memphis out-cultures either Nashville or Knoxville.

Learn more about the pros and cons of Memphis, TN.

The Big Easy is back, offering residents an other-worldly array of architecture, jazz and oysters. However, it’s still recovering from Hurricane Katrina in some areas, and in summer months, the air can be wetter than the nearby Gulf of Mexico.

Learn more about the pros and cons of New Orleans, LA.

Ready to move to Chicago?!  Well, fill yourself in on the pros and cons of Chicago before you head out there.  For example, did you know that Chicago has one of the best food scenes… in the world?  That’s right.  But it also gets colder than the metal buckle of a seat belt in a car that has been left outside in single digit temperatures over night. Don’t know that feeling? You will…

But never fear, because even on the coldest days, there are things to do in the Windy City. The best thing to do in Chicago is explore the city’s museums and galleries, then unwind with a deep-dish pizza pie in the cozy, brick basement of Pizzaria Due.

Learn more about the pros and cons of Chicago.

Did you know that Milwaukee, yes, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has the best array of summer festivals in the United States? Sure, it’s a fairly subjective topic, but there’s no denying that the city has dozens of festivals, from music to ethnic food. However, the city is also widely regarded as the most segregated in the US.

Learn more about the pros and cons of Milwaukee, WI.

So, you’re moving to Pittsburgh, huh?  Well, there’s a lot you should know before you start packing to move there.  For example, did you know that Pittsburgh has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation?  That’s right.  But it’s also one of the worst cities for smog, so think about veering away from its high-pollutant factories.

Learn more about the pros and cons of Pittsburgh.

You know that feeling when you’re at the beach, but it’s too cold to go in the water?

That’s kind of what Columbus is like. It’s a stellar city with a burgeoning tech sector and plenty to see, do and taste. However, its weather is atrocious, blanketing its residents with weeks up weeks of cloud cover in the winter months.

Learn more about the pros and cons of Columbus, OH.

Every city has its benefits, whether it’s low rent, great weather and fun attractions.  Just the same, every city has its negatives.  Even the greatest cities require sacrifices on the part of their residents.

Miami is no different.  It is a bustling American metropolis filled with the good, the bad and the ugly.  Here are just a couple examples:

Pros

Miles of soft, sunny beaches

Delicious cuisines from the Caribbean and beyond

Cons

Hot, humid summers

Struggling housing market

Learn about some more of Miami’s pros and cons.

Thinking about moving to Virginia Beach or nearby Norfork? Well, there’s good reason to, especially if you’re from up north. Virginia Beach has a tremendous climate that’s tempered by the Atlantic. It rarely gets very cold, and beachy days arrive often. That being said, beyond the beach, some residents grumble that the city lacks in arts and entertainment.

Learn more about the pros and cons of Virginia Beach, VA.