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Mark Demeny
Ottawa

There’s no way I’d raise a family in Houston. It’s polluted, it’s hot and humid as hell, and people are stuck in their cars because you need the AC – and it’s a good thing too, because there are no sidewalks anywhere in the damned place. Everything is far apart, so Houston is ground zero for the ‘make your SUV your living room’ trend.

Sorry Houstonites, but it is #1 on the list of places I never, ever want to see again.

If you’re settled on the south, I’d take Kansas City or Austin over Houston.

Emily
12 places

I must point out that this isn’t entirely true, as I walk around constantly in Houston. On sidewalks. Even in August. I enjoy the heat, and every time I leave for some place less humid, my body just can’t take it.

Of course, I’d freeze to death in Ottawa. Different strokes for different folks I suppose. ;]