What is the benefit of growing up in the big(ish) city? I live in San Francisco with my husband and my almost one year old daughter. We love it here and in my gut I have a sense that growing up in a city must be a net positive (culture, diversity, "street smarts", etc). The problem is that even though we both have good jobs - we can't afford to buy a house here in which we would like to live. Before we totally give up on the city and start going to open houses in Oakland and Berkeley - I'd love to hear from people who are raising children in urban centers or grew up in a city and have thoughts on this issue. It seems like we would have to fight to raise our daughter here every step of the way (child care expenses, competitive kindergarten admissions, wacky school system) and pay a huge premium for the privilege. Is it worth it? I saw some information here but I know San Francisco is no New York. Alternatively - tell me your stories of the glory of east bay parenting.
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