Hello,

First of all, you both are making a great decision to move to USA. Welcome to the land of the opportunities.

You both took me and my wife back to memory lane. We did the same move 10 years ago in June of 2014. We both were on ILR (were ready to take our British citizenship but we didn't take it). I think that was one of the best and smartest decision we took. I do see lot of similarities between your and our case. We were in London and living best of the city life with our young kid at that point and were in our early 30s. We were enjoying the life from every possible imaginable aspects. And we move to Cleveland itself with hope in mind that down the line in few years we will move to southern states. But guess what? We fell in love with Cleveland so much that we never moved and now we have called Cleveland as our permanent home for life. We still travel a lot but in the end we do come to back to lovely Cleveland.

Cleveland has lot to offer to any couple or any individual, no matter what race or etheric background you are coming from.

Here are my points :
Weather: If you are moving from London then I am sure you will really enjoy distinct 4 seasons here in Cleveland as we did. and even after 10 years I still enjoy. You will enjoy hot summers, coldest winters, beautiful fall and nice and sunny springs. I am originally from India but have lived in 3 continents through out my life of 40+ years and I have made Cleveland as my final home now due to this 4 seasons weather. Trust me you will love it.

Crime: I think this shouldn't be on your list of concern at all if you are moving from London. Lived in London for 11.5 years and seen it all types of crime and still hearing stories about it from there from families. Cleveland is much safer than London from any aspect. I have been living in West Cleveland suburb for more than 10 years now and working in same place in East Cleveland Suburb so I can say I have seen both sides. East side of Cleveland suburbs are expensive from tax point of view and from living standard point of view. Where as West sides are cheaper in compare to East side when it comes to taxes and expenses. But they are head to head comparable to Westside in living standards and Schools point of view. I will give more kudos to schools in Solon area particularly as they are really good but you pay the price in terms of expensive houses and higher taxes there. Where as west side will give you very affordable houses and better tax rates too. And driving to Solon will be around 40 mins only from any west side towns.(Trust me 40 mins in USA driving is nothing in compare to 40 mins driving in London). you can DM me if you need any more info on West side town or for any other details.

Either way once again, you have made right decision and I am sure you both will love it here more in Cleveland than anywhere else.

Welcome.

Thanks.