Some cities have a certain ‘cool’ factor — New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Austin. Drawn by the lure of interesting food and interesting music and interesting people, young people are moving to these spots in droves. But what if you can’t afford to relocate — or you can’t afford to pay the high rents once you get there? If you long for the excitement of life in another city but practical considerations are holding you back, here are five ways to learn to love life in the city you’re in right now.
