Evaluate the offers, both are same level companies. I am more inclined towards New York because of great city life and less harsh weather but want to save some money as well. Please state your reasons if possible, I've never been to Chicago and I am new to US. Current TC 160k
The weather is not much different imo, they both have harsh winters. The quality of life and cost of living can be comparable based on the neighborhoods you pick in both places. So you may as well go for the one with more TC assuming wlb and all other major factors are also comparable.
New york would be less harsh? I am preferring new york also for experience of living in such a diverse city, not sure about the diversity in Chicago
I didn’t think one is less harsh in terms of weather but I have been advised that Chicago is in fact harsher. As for diversity, it again depends on the neighborhood you pick. For all major cities, the diversity applies - it just depends.
What level and company