That chart makes me a bit curious since I've heard that taxes in DEN can be as low as $100 a month. How can PITI be $1600 then?
Re: CLE... I find it funny that the modern school wasn't considered "mainstream" in your mind, while litvish is. Different viewpoints
Re: the Union community... I couldn't believe you listed Jewish school options as Passaic and Edison while totally ignoring Elizabeth! But then I realized you must be coming at it from a Yeshivish perspective, and then yes, Elizabeth is not an option. However, I think it's still worthwhile to include since not everyone in a community will fit the exact same mold. In terms of the Linden Kollel moving there - if that's true, it's such a shame. The Kollel built up Linden from it's ancient Orthodox community, and from what I've heard, the place recently took a turn and is not a growing Conservadox community. Sad to see all that growth fall to the point of moving the Kollel.