Milwaukee vs. Norman

[realdallassooner]

What's the better place to live?

(I know most will say Norman for obvious reasons.)

I've never been to Milwaukee before so I don't know about it.

Besides the Bucks and Brewers.

 

[El Jefe]

Thunder > Bucks
OK Weather > Milwaukee Weather
OK Women > Wisc. Women
Red Hawks < Brewers
Packers > Sooners (Barely )

I think it's official.

 

[StoopsBros]

http://www.bestplaces.net/city/defa...aukee_WI&ccity=Norman_OK&p=5553000&op=4052500

 

[bocabull]

Living in Scottsdale has given me the opportunity to meet a lot of people from Wisconsin.

They are really salt of the earth people. Just as nice as can be. Most people in Oklahoma are the same. Unfortunately there are a few in Oklahoma who have inherited that ignorant confidence Texans possess and that number has grown over the years.

 

[thebigabd]

Living in Scottsdale has given me the opportunity to meet a lot of people from Wisconsin.

They are really salt of the earth people. Just as nice as can be. Most people in Oklahoma are the same. Unfortunately there are a few in Oklahoma who have inherited that ignorant confidence Texans possess and that number has grown over the years.

I imagine that part of Arizona has people coming in from all over the country. Is that accurate?

We have the same thing in parts of Colorado. Most people I meet are not from CO.

 

[El Jefe]

Living in Scottsdale has given me the opportunity to meet a lot of people from Wisconsin.

They are really salt of the earth people. Just as nice as can be. Most people in Oklahoma are the same. Unfortunately there are a few in Oklahoma who have inherited that ignorant confidence Texans possess and that number has grown over the years.

Talk about generalization. I'm so tired of this Oklahoma vs. Texas debate. I've lived in both and there's almost zero difference on the whole. There are good and bad people in both groups.

 

[DenverSooner]

I have never lived in Milwakee but the Midwest is a descent place to live. The people are nice and have similar values. The biggest differences are likely going to be the cold winters, Wisconsin leans a little left politically (but nothing like the Northeast or Northwest) and religion is not as significant. In Oklahoma and Texas we lean right and religion is much more influential. This is not to say that people in Wisconsin are Godless. It is just different in that part of the country. I really think most people from Oklahoma could take a job in Wisconsin and adjust pretty quickly. The biggest negative would be the cold winters. I believe the cost of living is similar but I am certain about this.

 

[Shooterms]

Living in Scottsdale has given me the opportunity to meet a lot of people from Wisconsin.

They are really salt of the earth people. Just as nice as can be. Most people in Oklahoma are the same. Unfortunately there are a few in Oklahoma who have inherited that ignorant confidence Texans possess and that number has grown over the years.

 

[Tony]

They call water fountains "bubblers."

 

[Big Old Booger]

I have never lived in Milwakee but the Midwest is a descent place to live. The people are nice and have similar values. The biggest differences are likely going to be the cold winters, Wisconsin leans a little left politically (but nothing like the Northeast or Northwest) and religion is not as significant. In Oklahoma and Texas we lean right and religion is much more influential. This is not to say that people in Wisconsin are Godless. It is just different in that part of the country. I really think most people from Oklahoma could take a job in Wisconsin and adjust pretty quickly. The biggest negative would be the cold winters. I believe the cost of living is similar but I am certain about this.

this is almost spot-on.

I live in Kansas City but was born and raised in Oklahoma and lived there until I was 30. Going from the OKC climate to the KC climate was a lot of fun at first. More snow but the road crews clear the roads so it's like a normal day for most snow storms. 4 distinct seasons, which is great for fall and spring, but the cold winters get longer and longer every year. I hate summer, but I'm starting to hate the cold winters and Milwaukee is further north and on Lake Michigan, so it gets really cold there.

My cousin was born and raised in OK and he now lives in Milwaukee and has for 15 years or so. He loves the hunting and fishing there but hates the winters.

If Buzz is a golfer, he'd rather be in OK or Texas. If he's an outdoorsman, which I doubt since basketball season is during the deer season, then he probably prefers where he is, although OK is pretty good for fishing, just different type of fish.

 

[Escape Goat]

I have never lived in Milwakee but the Midwest is a descent place to live. The people are nice and have similar values. The biggest differences are likely going to be the cold winters, Wisconsin leans a little left politically (but nothing like the Northeast or Northwest) and religion is not as significant. In Oklahoma and Texas we lean right and religion is much more influential. This is not to say that people in Wisconsin are Godless. It is just different in that part of the country. I really think most people from Oklahoma could take a job in Wisconsin and adjust pretty quickly. The biggest negative would be the cold winters. I believe the cost of living is similar but I am certain about this.

From what I've read and heard, this is paramount in Buzz's life.

 

[Section31]

I have an ex-bro-in-law from Wisconsin. He's a pretty good dude, but does have a bit of "yankee" in him. Was pretty old-fashioned (women cook, clean, have babies, etc), but a pretty good guy. When my sis married him they lived here in OK, but shortly after that his dad became terminally ill so they moved to WI. It was the worst experience of my sister's life. She's a pretty bubbly, outgoing gal, but quickly became depressed. The long winter's and lack of friendliness (this is her talking...not me) wore on her. She ended up seeing a shrink for a period of time. Once his dad passed away, they moved back and she is now back to "normal"...

That's my only experience with the comparison, but needless to say, you have to be ready for the change, IMO.

 

[Big Old Booger]

I have an ex-bro-in-law from Wisconsin. He's a pretty good dude, but does have a bit of "yankee" in him. Was pretty old-fashioned (women cook, clean, have babies, etc), but a pretty good guy. When my sis married him they lived here in OK, but shortly after that his dad became terminally ill so they moved to WI. It was the worst experience of my sister's life. She's a pretty bubbly, outgoing gal, but quickly became depressed. The long winter's and lack of friendliness (this is her talking...not me) wore on her. She ended up seeing a shrink for a period of time. Once his dad passed away, they moved back and she is now back to "normal"...

That's my only experience with the comparison, but needless to say, you have to be ready for the change, IMO.

This is true. My wife struggles with depression, so the winters here in KC are pretty bad for her. Last year, we went over 30 days without the temp getting above freezing, and most of those days were overcast. It was brutal for my wife, but she's learned to cope with it.

Milwaukee is even worse because it's further north and by the lake. It would be tough to deal with when you are used to sunny OK.

 

[campbest]

Besides going to college there for a bit, I personally think Norman sucks. Can see the draw of raising a family there, but I am not in that demographic yet.

 

[Section31]

Besides going to college there for a bit, I personally think Norman sucks. Can see the draw of raising a family there, but I am not in that demographic yet.

We've had friends in for games over the years from Cali (they began coming back in the early 90s when they were in their mid-20s); they are a pretty fast-paced couple that enjoys cocktailing and partying...they LOVE Norman. Love the night life, love the appearance of the city, love just about everything about it.

Again, it's all about perspective I guess...

 

[Big Old Booger]

Besides going to college there for a bit, I personally think Norman sucks. Can see the draw of raising a family there, but I am not in that demographic yet.

But you like Lawrence? Are you sure you aren't a jayhawker?

 

[campbest]

But you like Lawrence? Are you sure you aren't a jayhawker?

I like Lawrence to party in, but that's about it. Think it's a better college town than Norman (sans football games). Campus Corner doesn't hold a candle to Mass Street. Just have no desire to live there or Norman for that matter in my mid-20's.

Not a big Oklahoma guy in general, but that's just my preference.

 

[trueou]

I could not survive much further north of Norman. I can barely handle the short days of winter. It is not the cold so much as the lack of sunshine. Oklahoma has around 270 sunny days a year. I would probably shoot myself if I had to live in Seattle.

 

[campbest]

We've had friends in for games over the years from Cali (they began coming back in the early 90s when they were in their mid-20s); they are a pretty fast-paced couple that enjoys cocktailing and partying...they LOVE Norman. Love the night life, love the appearance of the city, love just about everything about it.

Again, it's all about perspective I guess...

This. Grew up in the mountains, so a place like Norman just doesn't float my boat. I'm also not in the raising kids demographic, so my view is skewed. In 15 years that may change, but right now I hate going back there to visit my parents, very boring.

 

[Section31]

This. Grew up in the mountains, so a place like Norman just doesn't float my boat. I'm also not in the raising kids demographic, so my view is skewed. In 15 years that may change, but right now I hate going back there to visit my parents, very boring.

That's fair enough.

Here's the way I look at it. Living in OK, I get all the benefits of being in a "small town" atmosphere, friendly people, beautiful women (before I was married) and a slower pace. With the low cost of living here, I can have a really nice house plus "toys" and STILL afford to travel to any "more exciting" places I want.

In the end, I am raising a family and couldn't think of a better place to do that.