Is Ann Arbor a good place to live in 2026? (The Reality Check)
The short answer is yes—Ann Arbor remains the gold standard for anyone seeking a "Big City" economy with a "Small Town" soul. In 2026, the city has evolved beyond just being a college town; it is now a global hub for healthcare (Michigan Medicine) and high-level AI research (the new OpenAI/Oracle St
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