I Live in NYC. Things About the Midwest That Surprise Me When I Visit Home.

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  • I moved from Wisconsin to New York City over 10 years ago.
  • The Midwest still surprises me with its lower prices, larger stores, and emptier airports.
  • The Midwest's friendliness, passion for football, and strong accents also feel novel to me now.

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Since moving from Wisconsin to New York City 10 years ago, I don't get to travel back to visit friends and family as often as I'd like to.

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The longer I go without visiting the Midwest, the more novel it feels when I do return.

Here are 10 aspects of life in the Midwest that surprise me a decade after moving to New York.

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