Food and beverage scene comparable to any major US city. Maybe not as big, but just as good.

Ditto the music scene.

Easy to get around. Don't trash this unless you've tried navigating Chicago, SF, Seattle, NYC &c.

My house in the equivalent walkable neighborhood would cost 2-6 times as much in many other major US cities.

Most people aren't jagoffs.

Great universities.

Four seasons.

Cons? It gets cold. Boo-hoo. Airport isn't a hub, so flying can get pricey.