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What are the pros & cons of living in Waterloo?

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Waterloo is known to offer perfect blend of urban & natural living & strong emphasis on education. However, region has its fair share of pros & cons.
The pros & cons are mentioned below:

Pros	Cons
Thriving Tech Scence	Cold Winters
Excellent Education Infrastructure	Located far from Toronto
Balanced Lifestyle	Higher Costs of Living
Strong Job Market	Limited Nightlife
Quality Public Transit System	Potential for Congestion in transit during peak hours

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