history: I was pretty emotional leaving my hometown 10 years ago. We moved across country to a completely different area. A while back I moved from Chicago to Dallas_comma_ I was pretty sad to leave. It was my hometown!
current: Big change! both big cities though right? I've always wanted to see that shiny bean thing in chicago. 
next: Yes both are big cities! However Chicago feels less crowded honestly, the metroplex there is more spread out.