Seems that birth location has been a major factor for most. For me, birth location determines where `home` is. In America I think the midwest is as good as it gets. I do like the style and quality of life. Although, I doenjoy my irrational stereotypes of the south and how horrible it is! Currently, I am live in the burbs of Minneapolis. No dout an area that routinely leads the rankings of best places to live. I dislike the burbs. They are what America has become. A souless place devoid of character. As I walk out of Box Store A the only dfference between here and Fort Collins, Omaha, or Shrevport is the colors on the starter jackets. Box store A another Box store X...all in the name of progress. Losing Jims Barber shop and "the butcher shop" has taken a sense of place and community from us. Alright, that was a bit much.... If I had to chose I think I would pick Scandanavia or S.Korea/Japan. Safety/low crime, quality education, access to whatever you choose....that being said I am from Wisconsin and it will always be my home and my America.