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Originally Posted by 1overcosc
Ottawa is a middle class city. Very few people in Ottawa are rich-rich (like 250k+), or poor. Almost everybody is middle to upper middle class. These are the kind of the people who are wealthy enough to be financially comfortable but not wealthy enough to be classy or hedonistic. They're also the kind of people who are more focused on raising the kids, buying more nice stuff for your house, etc. rather than going out to party, and also the kind of people who like to play it safe.
These kind of people are also the type who are generally satisfied with their lives, which is why a lot of the people who live here don't have much issue with the city's boringness. Those who aren't in this demographic will obviously get restless & uncomfortable living in this city. But if you are one of those upper-middle class people I described above, Ottawa is heaven.
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Anyone have any statistics on income distribution in Ottawa vs. other Canadian cities?
I generally agree with you, though I think career choice has a lot to do with it as well. Ottawa is largely a government town, and many people are drawn to work for government because of the security and benefits. These people may be more comfortable being "boring".
That being said, I'm a transplanted Montrealer and I like Ottawa. One thing I do find different is the vibe on the street. I could walk around Montreal at most times in many different neighbourhoods and return refreshed and energized. In Ottawa, taking a walk can actually be depressing: the empty streets, the uninspired street-scape and architecture, the people (this may just be me, but I find Ottawans have very poor etiquette in public spaces. I don't think it is purposeful, but most people just seem oblivious to those around them and how to maneuver in crowds or on the bus).
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