Your complaints apply to the suburbs of everywhere (needing cars, home maintenance, no public transport, etc). I think you might be inflating your experience in Michigan's metropolitan areas with the entirety of the midwest, judging by 'extreme weather conditions'. My total gas/electric bill this month was $140, which is on the high end for me.
There are tons of places in the midwest where urban property is well within reach and public transport is available, obviating the need for two vehicles, much less two expensive vehicles. No one in the midwest sees the 'brain drain'? It is talked about constantly.
There are tons of places in the midwest where urban property is well within reach and public transport is available, obviating the need for two vehicles, much less two expensive vehicles. No one in the midwest sees the 'brain drain'? It is talked about constantly.